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 Union American Bistro
Business Name Union American Bistro
Address 3 Wilcox St
Castle Rock, CO 80104-3300
Phone 303-688-8159

Inspection Details
03/31/2022 Inspection, Routine
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) Two employee beverages were stored above clean dishes on the storage rack next to the walk in refrigerator. Corrective action: The person in charge moved/discarded the employee beverages to prevent contamination.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) The hand washing sink in the deli area of the kitchen was not immediately accessible upon inspection. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the trash can that was blocking the hand washing sink immediately.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) Two chemical spray bottles were not labeled as to their contents in the ware washing area. Corrective action: The person in charge labeled the chemical spray bottles as to their contents immediately.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Food was stored on the floor of the walk in refrigerator.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The floor underneath the hand washing sink and stand mixer at the end of the cook line was soiled.
04/21/2021 Inspection, Routine
04/14/2021 Inspection, Education
03/11/2020 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) - An employee was observed donning gloves before first washing their hands on the cook line. Corrective action: The employee was educated on proper hand washing.
09 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector Comments: 3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (P) - An employee was observed handling ready-to-eat foods with their bare hands in the front food preparation area. Corrective action: The employee was educated on glove use.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) - Raw chicken was stored above raw ground beef in the cold-top reach-in refrigerator across from the oven on the cook line. Corrective action: An employee re-arranged the food product appropriately.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) - The following food product measured greater than 41°F in the cold-top reach-in refrigerator near the hand sink in the front food preparation area: Cheesecake (50°F), mozzarella cheese (54°F), and covjito cheese (55°F). - Hard boiled eggs (50°F) measured greater than 41°F in the cold-top refrigeration unit near the service window in the front service area. Corrective action: Correct immediately.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-203.12 Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy (Pf) - A functioning thermometer was not present in the cold-top reach-in refrigerators in the front food preparation area.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) - Numerous containers of food were stored on the floor in the walk-in refrigerator.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) - Wiping cloth buckets were stored on the floor near the cook line and near the dessert preparation area.
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 shelf below the preparation table in the ware washing area was rusted.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) - The dish trays for the dish machine were soiled.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) - The coving throughout the kitchen and front food preparation area was soiled. - The caulking on the hand sink in the ware washing area was soiled. - The floor below the soda dispenser in the wait station area was soiled.
03/29/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/21/2019 Inspection, Routine
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) An employee beverage was stored on the food preparation table across from the dish washing machine.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Hand washing signs were not present at the hand washing sinks throughout the facility.
14 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector Comments: 3-402.12 Records, Creation, & Retention (Pf) The facility did not have records stating the salmon they serve had parasite destruction. Correct immediately.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk in refrigerator. Discussed proper food storage levels with the manager.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: 3-501.13 Thawing (C) Chicken was improperly thawing in a container of water in the two compartment sink.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Containers of sauce were not labeled as to their contents on the cook line and in the bar area.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) The ceiling vents were rusty in the dish washing area. The paint was chipping on the ceiling above the rack to the left of the walk in refrigerator. The shelf was rusty underneath the slicer in the dish washing area. The rack was rusty to the left of the walk in refrigerator. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) The door gasket was torn on the two door cold top reach in refrigerator across from the fryers on the cook line. The door gasket was torn on the single door reach in freezer in the pastry area.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) Sanitizer test strips for sanitizer buckets were not readily available at the time of inspection. Correct immediately.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The rack was soiled across from the oven in the deli area. The rack was soiled in the dry storage area in front of the cook line.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) Cold water was not provided at the mop sink.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The wall was dusty to the right of the ice machine. The wall was soiled underneath the three compartment sink in the dish washing area. The floor was soiled underneath the three compartment sink in the bar area. The floor drain was soiled in the bar area. 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) The ceiling tile was missing above the sell table on the server side in the front of the kitchen. The base coving was missing underneath the pre rinse side of the dish washing machine.
12/22/2017 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards on the sautee station and on the broil station were scored.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The ventilation hood panels were soiled.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor drains in the bar, and below the soda station were soiled. The wall above the mop sink was soiled. The wall below the three compartment sink was soiled.
11/10/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/28/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of black beans was stored with wholesome cans on the rack by the entrance to the warewashing area.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Spinach in an ice bath in the deli was 50°F.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the east faucet on the three compartment sink.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: A stand mixer was located in front of the pastry hand sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board on the sauté cold top, reach in refrigerator was severely scored. The cutting board in pastry was severely scored.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets were torn on the reach in freezer in the deli and sauté.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Knives were stored between the tops on the cold top, reach in refrigerator across from the fryers. The butter scoop by the soup station was stored in standing water. A scoop without a handle was stored in the bean flour.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the pastry area was draining slowly.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall behind the pre-wash sink was soiled. The floor coving below the three compartment sink was soiled.
08/27/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/12/2015 Inspection, Routine
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: Ahi tuna tartar was present on the happy hour menu without an approved consumer advisory.
03d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Required cooking temperature
Inspector Comments: Chicken and pork was being par-cooked without an approved written procedure.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Calamari was 48°F in the cooks' line reach-in refrigerator. Buttermilk dressing was 48°F in the salad cold top.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shutoff was present downstream from an atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Meats were thawing in the three compartment sink in standing water.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the reach-in freezer and the cooks' line reach-in refrigerator were torn. The caulking along the dish machine drain board was in disrepair. A lower storage shelf in the ware washing area was rusty.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The table top cutting board blade was soiled.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The ware washing hand sink was not sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor drain below the dish machine was soiled.
01/30/2015 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shutoff was present downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A bulk bin of loose flour by the preparation sink was not labeled as to its contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board on the cold top, reach in refrigerator on the cook's line was severely scored.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking behind the pre-wash sink was moldy. The door gasket on the reach in freezer in the deli area was torn.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Several dishes above the clean side drainboard on the dish machine were stacked wet.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking behind the hand sink in the ware washing area was cracked.
02/21/2014 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A domestic grade container was used to store walnuts in the back preparation area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the cook line cold top refrigerator was torn.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Coffee filters were stored uncovered and unprotected on top of the coffee brewers.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A separate hot and cold water supply was not provided for the chemical tower installed at the mopsink. The handsink in the front preparation area drained slowly. A dual check valve was not installed on the coffee and tea brewing machines.
03/08/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/27/2013 Inspection, Routine
02/29/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/15/2012 Inspection, Routine
02/15/2011 Inspection, Routine
11/23/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/05/2010 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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