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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 Kentucky Fried Chicken
Business Name Kentucky Fried Chicken
Address 14411 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80011-5721
Phone 303-341-4830

Inspection Details
05/04/2022 Inspection, Routine
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (P) The sanitizer concentration in the 3 compartment sink measured less than 150ppm residual quaternary ammonium. Corrective action: Sanitizer was added to the solution so the concentration read 150-400ppm
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) The sanitizer buckets near the drive thru and near the hot holding station measured less than 150ppm residual quaternary ammonium.
04/23/2021 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed filling a pitcher in the back kitchen hand sink (Priority foundation). Corrective Action: The manager educated the employee about where to fill the pitcher and proper use of a hand sink.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored at waist level on the make line in a manner that does not protect them from contamination (Core).
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The kitchen hand sink by the door was not sealed to the all with caulking (Core).
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: A shut-off valve was located downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker (back flow device) on the mop sink faucet. The kitchen hand sink by the by the door was draining onto the ground from gaps in the piping. The floor drain for the back kitchen hand sink was plugged causing water to drain onto the floor of the kitchen (Priority). Corrective Action: A hose bib atmospheric vacuum breaker was installed below the shut off valve. The leak on the hand sink was repaired. The floor drain was properly draining.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Floor tiles throughout the kitchen were chipped or had low grout between them causing water to pool (Core).
02/04/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: An employee rinsed a scrub pad in the back kitchen hand sink. The back kitchen hand sink was not equipped with a sign reminding employees to wash their hands when they return to work. Corrective Action: Discussed hand sink use with the employee. 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C)
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: Buckets of sanitizer solution throughout the kitchen had concentrations less than 200ppm quaternary ammonia. 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C)
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored in a bucket of sanitizer solution that was below 200ppm quaternary ammonia in the kitchen. Tongs were stored on the side of the fryer in a manner that does not protect them from contamination. 4-903.11(C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the reach-in refrigerator on the make line was soiled with food debris. The fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with dust. 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C)
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: The water on the mop sink in the kitchen was unable to be turned off. 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: Trash cans were not present at the kitchen hand sinks. 5-501.16 Storage Areas, Rooms and Receptacles, Capacity and Availability (C)
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Grout was low between the floor tiles allowing water to pool between the tiles. The kitchen ceiling was soiled with food debris. The ceiling panel in the walk-in refrigerator was misaligned making it not smooth and easily cleanable. Basecoving tiles were not in place in the dry storage area. The ceiling in the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with dust. The wall behind the warewashing area was soiled with a yellow substance. The caulking around the kitchen mop sink was moldy. The hot water heater door was soiled with debris. An absorbent mat was used below the toilet in the men's restroom. 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C)
01/25/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/18/2018 Inspection, Routine
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: An employee failed to rinse and place a dish for the full one minute in the sanitizer at the three-compartment sink during manual ware washing. Discussed proper ware washing with employee and manager. Corrected on-site.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Cold water was not available at the hand sink in the mens restroom. Discussed making sure hot and cold water is available at all sinks in the facility with manager.
05d - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Sewage disposal
Inspector Comments: The floor drain at the hand sink by the walk-in refrigerator was clogged allowing for sewage water to be disposed of onto the cook line floor. Notified manager, manager stated that they were to have solution repaired.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the food preparation table by the ovens was in disrepair. The caulking of the mop sink was in disrepair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Clean food containers stored on the storage rack by the microwaves were soiled with debris.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids were open.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Floor coving tiles at the drive thru station were cracked. Holes were observed in the wall above the food preparation table and in the wall above the three-compartment sink. The door across from the three-compartment sink was damaged. Floor coving tiles beneath the storage rack across from the three-compartment sink were damaged. Floor coving tiles beneath the storage rack across from the back door of the facility were damaged. Cracked floor tiles were observed beneath the cook line breading station. The floor drain at the cook line was soiled with food debris. Ceiling tiles above the walk-in refrigerator were damaged or missing.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: Unused fryers and other equipment were observed at the cook line storage rack and by the back door to the facility.
02/03/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/25/2017 Inspection, Routine
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Mashed potatoes were 109°F on the hot hold unit behind the register. Mac and cheese was 105°F in the hot hold box by the cook line fryers.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot and cold water was not provided to the hand sink by the walk-in refrigerator and at the hand sink by the kitchen entrance.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the drive thru hand sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the mop sink and three-compartment sink was damaged. A scoop with no handle was present in the bulk container of filter powder. The interior of the standing reach in refrigerator by the hot box was soiled.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Chemical test strips were not available on site to test sanitizer concentrations.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The exterior of the reach in freezer along the cook line was soiled.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling throughout the facility was soiled with debris. The walls and floors around the three-compartment sink and preparation tables were heavily soiled with debris. The floor of the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with food and debris. The wall coving beneath the dry storage shelves was damaged. The floor beneath the hot water heater was heavily soiled with debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Lights above the cook line were not shielded.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The back door to the facility was left open.
01/27/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/15/2016 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored on the preparation table by the three-compartment sink.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Mashed potatoes were 111°F in the microwave. Mashed potatoes were 86°F in the hot hold box above the hot hold table. Mashed potatoes were 125°-129°F in the hot hold table and not indicated with a time on the time color cards.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Boxes were stored directly on the ground in the walk-in freezer.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A scoop with no handle was present in a container of flower by the breading station.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the three-compartment sink was damaged.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: The thermometer at the walk in refrigerator and walk in freezer were not operating.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the microwave by the preparation table was soiled with food debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Water was running at the mop sink. The pipe beneath the sanitizer compartment of the three-compartment sink was leaking.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids were open.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Ceiling tiles were missing throughout the kitchen. The floor coving next to the deep fryer was damaged. The floor drain cover was missing by the breading station. The floor coving outside of the walk-in freezer was damaged. The floor in the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with food debris. The wall behind the mixer and oven was heavily soiled with food debris. Holes were present in the wall behind the oven and mixer. The wall beneath the three-compartment sink was soiled with debris. The floor coving at the mop sink was heavily damaged.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light above the front counter was not shielded.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: An employee hat was stored on the storage rack by customer items near the breading station.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: There were gaps around the back door when it was closed.
01/06/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A packet of moldy chicken cutlet was stored with other wholesome foods in the reach-in refrigerator by the 3-compartment sink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved open-top employee beverage was on the chicken breading work station.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: The drive-thru hand sink was blocked of access by boxes.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The drive-thru hand sink had no paper towels available.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The mixer station was severely soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The drive-thru station soda fountain back splash panel was severely soiled with syrup splatter. The walk-in freezer had frost built-up on the condenser piping.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Multiple boxes of single use food containers were stored not 6" above ground.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ventilation hood panel above the fryer station was severely dusty. Multiple floor tiles were missing throughout the facility. Multiple ceiling tiles were missing throughout the facility. Multiple ceiling tiles and light covers were severely greasy and dusty. The floor in the water heater closet was severely soiled with food debris.
01/29/2014 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed taking trash out, then prepare food without washing hands in between.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The 3-compartment sink caulking was torn.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling above the preparation area is moderately dusty. The floor outside the walk-in freezer is moderately chipped.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The lights above the dish room did not have proper shielding.
02/12/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/31/2013 Inspection, Routine
02/07/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/24/2012 Inspection, Routine
07/25/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/07/2011 Inspection, Routine
12/21/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/08/2010 Inspection, Critical Item
10/13/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/06/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/29/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/16/2010 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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