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 Saddle Rock Grill
Business Name Saddle Rock Grill
Address 21705 E Arapahoe Rd
Aurora, CO 80016-2008
Phone 303-699-3930

Inspection Details
10/08/2021 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A food protection manager certificate was not available for review at the time of inspection.
14 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector Comments: 3-203.12 Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (Pf) Shellstock tags were not labeled with the date in which the last shellstock was sold or served. Corrected through education.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) Testing devices or sanitizer strips were not available at the time of inspection to test the concentration of the sanitizing solution. Corrected through education.
03/16/2020 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A food protection manager certificate was not available for review at the time of inspection.
14 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector Comments: 3-203.12 Shellstock, Maintaining Identification (Pf) Shellstock tags were not adequately labeled with the date in which the last shellstock was sold or served. Corrective action: education was provided on proper labeling of shellstock tags.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Green chili stored in the walk-in refrigerator with the intent to be held at or below 41°F exceeded the discard date noted on the container. Corrective action: five gallon of chili was discarded.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (P) A wye valve was observed on the preparation sink near the dry storage area, without a backflow prevention device. Corrective action: Staff removed the wye valve.
03/05/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) The hand sinks did not have signs posted reminding employees to wash their hands. Stickers were provided for the sinks.
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) A dented can was stored among wholesome cans in the dry storage area. The dented can was separated from the wholesome cans.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat items in the upright reach-in refrigerator. The operator moved the eggs below the ready to eat items.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P) An employee stated that cutting boards were not washed, rinsed and sanitized every four hours. Education was provided regarding proper cleaning frequency.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) An expired jug of heavy cream was present in the walk-in refrigerator. The heavy cream was discarded. 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Items in the reach-in refrigerators were not properly date marked. The operator labeled the appropriate items and education was provided regarding proper date marking procedures.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) The gaskets on the reach-in refrigerators were torn.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The ceiling above the warewashing area was soiled with dust. 6-201.13 Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed (C) The coving beneath the dirty side of the dish machine was in poor repair.
03/08/2018 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored on the shelf above the deli cold top in the kitchen. Corrective action: the operator moved the beverage to an appropriate location.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets on the reach-in refrigerators in the kitchen were torn.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored hanging from the door of the oven.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The coving and wall behind the dish machine were in poor repair.
03/16/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/15/2017 Inspection, Routine
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine failed to reach a minimum of 50ppm chlorine residual.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Two containers of gravy in the two door refrigerator next to the walk-in refrigerator were covered with lids and had a food product depth greater than 2" while cooling.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop without a handle was stored in bulk storage container beneath the preparation sink.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service containers of mayonnaise were being reused to store bulk dry foods.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall near the back door had holes and the wall on the cooks line was in disrepair.
09/13/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/02/2016 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Prime rib was stored above an open container of hash browns and lettuce in the two door reach-in refrigerator.
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: The consumer advisory provided on the menu did not include both a disclosure stating that asterisked items can be served raw or undercooked, or may contain raw or undercooked ingredients and a reminder stating that consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodbourne illness.
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Re-hydrated hash browns in a deep, covered container were 76°F in the two door reach-in refrigerator after 2 hours had passed.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Hash browns were held at 109°F on a shelf above the flat top grill.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A two way shut off valve was located downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the preparation sink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Chemical spray bottles located beneath the three compartment sink were not labeled as to their contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Water from the condenser unit in the walk-in refrigerator was observed dripping onto produce.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the reach-in refrigerator to the right of the grill was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Bulk storage bins used to store packaged breads were soiled with food debris.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The wiping cloth bucket in the bar area beneath the hand sink was less than 50ppm chlorine residual.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Plates stored on a shelf above the steam table were stored with their food contact surface faced upwards and were not protected from contamination.
09/21/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
04/07/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A disclosure statement was not available on the menu.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the back kitchen hand sink.
02/13/2015 Inspection, Routine
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A disclosure statement was not available on the menu under the consumer advisory stating " these items can be served raw or undercooked".
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored above and next to customer food items on the dry storage shelf.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Tomato sauce (96°F) and hash browns (109°F) located in the hot holding unit were held below 135°F.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Various items located in the reach in refrigerator next to the walk in refrigerator were between 46-51°F (see voluntary condemnation). The ambient temperature of the reach in refrigerator was 51°F.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the back kitchen hand sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets located on the cook line cold top refrigerators, the walk in freezer, and the bar cold top refrigerator were torn. Tin foil was observed lining the stove catch pans and fryer side.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The far right soda gun holster was soiled with slime mold.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop located in the bulk pinto bean bin was not equipped with a handle. Tongs were stored at knee level on the stove handle. Boxes of pitchers were stored on the floor next to the ice machine in the kitchen.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: A single service scoop located in the cold top refrigerator tomato sauce container was not equipped with a handle.
04/02/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/06/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A consumer advisory was not provided on the menu for raw or undercooked item (new menus should be ready by the beginning of April).
01/17/2014 Inspection, Routine
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A consumer advisory was not provided on the menu for consuming raw or undercooked items.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Two unapproved open-top employee beverages were observed above food items at the west end of the cook line.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A pan of steak fajitas (45°F) was above 41°F in the walk-in refrigerator.
05d - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Sewage disposal
Inspector Comments: An employee stated that mop water was dumped outside or in the pre-wash dish sink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: An unlabeled chemical spray bottle was observed beneath the three compartment sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A squirt bottle of oil was unlabeled at the cook line next to the grill.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Chips were left uncovered above the cold-top at the west end of the cook line.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Foil was used to line the shelves at the west end of the cook line. The door gasket on the refrigerator beneath the cook line cold-top was ripped and in poor repair.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the pre-wash dish sink was soiled with black mold.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the refrigerator beneath the cook line cold-top was soiled with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs were observed hanging at knee height from the range oven handle.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A tile was misplaced above the ice machine. Small holes were observed in the wall by the preparation sink.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light was uncovered in the walk-in freezer.
02/08/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/31/2013 Inspection, Routine
02/22/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/26/2012 Inspection, Routine
08/09/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/29/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
01/25/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/18/2011 Inspection, Routine
07/09/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/30/2010 Inspection, Routine
01/15/2010 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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