Health Inspection Information

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  • Critical, Major, or Foodborne Illness Risk Factor Violations: These violations are more likely than other violations to contribute to illness or injury. Inspectors work with operators to make sure that these violations are corrected whenever feasible before they leave the establishment. A re-inspection may be scheduled to verify compliance.
  • Non-Critical, Minor or Good Retail Practice Violations: These violations are not directly related to the cause of illness or injury, but if uncorrected, could negatively affect the operation of the facility, such as maintenance and cleanliness.

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


Facility Details
Program Food
Facility Name Caitlins
Business Name Caitlins
Address 4379 E Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80246-3007
Phone 303-798-6600

Inspection Details
04/06/2021 Inspection, Education
03/08/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf) - A written procedure for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrhea was not available at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Print a copy of the procedure provided by the inspector.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) - Handwashing sinks were not supplied with a sticker stating "Employees Must Wash Hands". Corrective Action: Apply appropriate stickers or placards to hand sinks.
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - The gravy (130°F), red chili sauce (130°F), and hollandaise sauce (125°F) failed to measure at least 135°F in the steam table across from the grill line. Corrective Action: Facility to increase temperature of the steam table and ensure that food measures 135°F or above by routinely taking food temperatures.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) - The clean drain board on the left side of the dish machine was no longer sealed to the wall. 4-202.11 Food-Contact Surfaces-Cleanability (Pf) - The interior door of the reach-in freezer located in the dry storage room across from the kitchen was in disrepair.
11/05/2018 Inspection, Education
10/31/2018 Inspection, Critical Item
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw eggs were stored over ready to eat meats (bacon, cubbed ham). Raw bacon was stored over cut produce (tomatoes, onions, mushrooms) in the walk-in refrigerator. Egg whites were stored over avocados in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw ground beef was stored above bottles of juice.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed cracking eggs and then handling other ready to eat foods without changing gloves.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee coffee cup was observed on a grill that was turned off.
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Green chile with a date mark of 10/30 measured 52°F in the walk-in.
03b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly heat foods to 165°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Hollandaise sauce (101°F) double panned on the cooks line steam table failed to reach a minimum of 135°F and did not have a Time as A Public Health Control system in place.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments:
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Pancake batter with eggs (63°F) on the preparation surface of the cold top refrigerator measured above 41°F. Egg wash and cheese (46°F) in the cooks line cold top refrigerator measure 46°F. Lettuce (47°F) in the cooks line cold top refrigerator measured.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray air freshener was stored above table salt, pepper, and sugar packets on a cart near one of the back doors.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: Chemical sanitizer on the cooks line measured greater than 500ppm quaternary ammonia.
04/30/2018 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Bleu cheese dressing in the sliding cooler on the wait line appeared unwholesome. Corrective Action: Bleu cheese dressing was voluntarily discarded.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Hollandaise sauce stored on the steam table at the cook line was 111°F. Corrective Action: Hollandaise sauce was immediately moved to the stove top to reheat to 165°F.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A container of cubed ham in the lower portion of the cold top refrigerator on the cook line was 55°F. Corrective Action: Ham was voluntarily discarded.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine did not reach at least 50ppm chlorine sanitizing concentration at the beginning of inspection. Corrective Action: The manager switched out the lines and primed the dish machine. Dish machine re-tested at 200ppm chlorine.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A chemical bottle was observed stored on the preparation table next to the hot syrup. Corrective Action: The chemical bottle was moved to the chemical storage area.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical bottle hanging on the shelf at the chemical storage was observed with no label as to its contents. Corrective Action: Label chemical bottle with it's common name of product.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Spray bottles filled with vegetable oil stored on the preparation surface next to the steam well had no labels.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The vent was missing on the two door reach in freezer on the cook line. Gaskets were torn on multiple units throughout the facility.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The three compartment sink was not secured to the the wall.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The condenser in the walk in cooler was soiled.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The drain board and dirty dish area at the dish machine was not secured to the wall.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Multiple wet wiping cloths were observed stored on preparation surfaces in the facility.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs were observed stored on the handle of the oven.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the hand sinks throughout the facility was in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A hole was observed on the wall next to the door leading to the restrooms and above the three compartment sink.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: A coat was stored on a ladder above salt and pepper shakers at the employee exit.
05/11/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/20/2017 Inspection, Routine
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Shredded chicken (123-126°F) was below 135°F in the cook line steam table.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sliced cheese, chicken salad, ground beef, and cut melon ranged from 44-47°F in the reach-in refrigerator beneath the cook line cold-top.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not provided at the dish area hand sink.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Facility lacks a preparation sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Door gaskets were ripped throughout the cook line. The three compartment sink and dish sprayer sink were not adequately sealed to the wall.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The cook line hand sink and the wait station hand sink were not sealed to the wall. A leak was observed from the ceiling of the mop sink closet.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Small holes were present behind the three compartment sink. The wall around the water heater was in poor repair.
04/18/2016 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed dumping and filling a sanitizer bucket in the cook line hand sink.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Beans (117) were below 135° F in the crock pot in the dining area.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: Quaternary ammonium sanitizer measured greater than 400 ppm at the cook line.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: The facility lacks a food preparation sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking behind the dish sprayer was soiled with black mold.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The three compartment sink was not sealed to the wall. The dish machine drainboard was not sealed to the wall.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the wait station hand sink and cook line hand sink was split.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments:
10/20/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat food items in the walk-in refrigerator.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Food debris was observed in the basin of the cook line hand sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the wait station hand sink.
08/03/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/22/2015 Inspection, Routine
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A consumer advisory containing a reminder and disclosure in the same location was not provided on the menu.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee on the cook line was observed donning gloves without first washing their hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Unapproved employee twist-top beverages were observed in the back kitchen preparation area.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cut melon (46), Sausage patties (48), Diced ham (46), and shredded cheese (45) were above 41°F in the cook line cold-top.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer bucket in the ware washing area measured greater than 400 ppm quaternary ammonium.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Squire bottles of water and oil were unlabeled on the cook line.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the reach-in refrigerator beneath the cook line cold-top was ripped. The wooden shelves in wait station area were chipped and in poor repair. The dish drain board next to the dish machine was not adequately sealed to the wall. The back preparation table was not adequately sealed to the wall. The caulking behind the dish sprayer was soiled with mold.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The cook line hand sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Small holes were observed in the wall behind the dish sprayer.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The lights above the cook line and in the walk-in refrigerator were not functioning.
12/03/2014 Inspection, Critical Item
07/02/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/13/2014 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Tuna salad (46°F) and pooled eggs (46°F) were stored above 41°F in the cook line cold top refrigerator.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The final sanitization rinse of the kitchen dish machine had a concentration of less than 50 ppm.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Several chemical spray bottles located on the chemical rack were unlabeled as to their contents.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Oil spray bottles located on the cook line were unlabeled as to their contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Food items were stored on the floor in the walk in refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets located on the cook line cold top refrigerator were torn. Tin foil was observed lining the catch pan on the broiler. The caulking on the dish machine and three compartment sink was torn.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored at knee level on the handle of the kitchen oven.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the kitchen hand sinks was torn.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the wall above the dirty drain board.
03/04/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/27/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A consumer advisory was not present on the menu for items that can be served undercooked.
07/05/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A bucket of red chili that was cooling in the walk in refrigerator for more than six hours was 52°F.
06/27/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
04/24/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/22/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/10/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/28/2013 Inspection, Routine
10/09/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/26/2012 Inspection, Critical Item
03/09/2012 Inspection, Routine
01/05/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/07/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/02/2011 Inspection, Routine
06/21/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
04/06/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/23/2011 Inspection, Routine
01/20/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/30/2010 Inspection, Critical Item
11/08/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/22/2010 Inspection, Routine

Please Note: Tri-County converted to a new database in July 2013. Any inspections listed prior to July 2013 only display the date and type of inspection, but not the inspector comments because of the database conversion. For inspection reports prior to July 2013 please submit a written request to EHInspections@tchd.org.


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