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 Early Bird Restaurant
Business Name Early Bird Restaurant
Address 11940 Bradburn Blvd
Westminster, CO 80031-5086
Phone 303-817-6798

Inspection Details
06/15/2022 Inspection, Routine
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: A tray of raw sliced bacon was stored above cinnamon rolls and cookies in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective action: the person in charge relocated the tray of raw bacon to the bottom shelf of the cooling rack.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: A container of blue cheese crumbles measured 49° F for longer than 4 hours in the cook line cold top refrigerator. Corrective action: the container of blue cheese crumbles was discarded (see voluntary condemnation).
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: A tray of whole, cooked chickens did not have their proper date marking label in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective action: discussed proper date marking requirements with the person in charge.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: Multiple bulk containers of various white powders were not labeled with their common name on the shelf located across from the walk- in refrigerator.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: A gap greater than 1/4 inch was observed at the back exterior door.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: A sanitizer bucket was stored on the ground on the left side of the cook line food preparation area. The sanitizer bucket located beneath the espresso machine measured less than 150 parts per million quaternary ammonium residual at the time of inspection. The sanitizer bucket located at the front service station measured less than 150 parts per million quaternary ammonium residual at the time of inspection.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: The scoop handle located in the ice machine was in direct contact with customer ice.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Multiple pairs of in-use tongs were stored on the cook line oven door handle thus not protecting them from contamination.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: An employee cellphone was stored on the cook line cold top cutting board at the time of inspection.
01/10/2022 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P) An employee at the three-compartment sink cleaned her hands on a common towel. 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) An employee at the three-compartment sink did not wash her hands in between handling soiled dishes then clean dishes on two occasions. 2-301.15 Where to Wash (Pf) An employee cleaned her hands in the three-compartment sink rather than at the hand sink. Corrective action: The inspector had the employee wash her hands at the hand sink and asked the person in charge to monitor hand washing procedures.
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 dish machine sanitizer concentration was approximately 10 ppm chlorine (acceptable range 50-200 ppm). Corrective action: The dish machine sanitizer was primed to achieve a 100 ppm concentration. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P) The person in charge stated that the large grill line cutting boards were cleaned once per day rather than at least every 4 hours (they were only sanitized every 4 hours). Corrective action: The inspector educated the person in charge to clean food-contact surfaces with soapy water, rinse, then sanitize at least once every 4 hours during use with time/temperature control for safety foods.
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) Yogurt parfait and green juice in the front refrigerator were 42°F (greater than 41°F). Corrective action: The inspector asked the person in charge to monitor the refrigerator temperature to be at or below 41°F.
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) Chipotle sauce in the walk-in refrigerator was marked with a date (12/30) that exceeded 7 days since preparation and was not discarded. Corrective action: The inspector educated the person in charge on date marking procedures.
24 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Inspector Comments: 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (P) Coleslaw (50°F) on top of the left cold-top refrigerator and cooked shishito peppers (114°F) on the shelf above the cold-top refrigerators on a four-hour time as a public health control plan were not marked with a discard time. 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (Pf) Written procedures for time as a public health control were not prepared in advance for cooked potatoes, coleslaw and shishito peppers. Corrective action: The person in charge crafted a time as a public health control plan at the end of the inspection to govern the above foods, and discard times were placed on the above foods.
29 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Compliance with variance / specialized process / HACCP
Inspector Comments: 3-502.11 Variance Requirement (Pf) The Early Bird Restaurant at the Greenwood Village, CO location under the same business entity did not obtain a variance from the regulatory authority before using acidification procedures to package hot sauce for sale and consumption at the Westminster, CO location. 8-201.13 When a HACCP Plan is Required (C) 8-201.14 Contents of a HACCP Plan (Pf) The Early Bird Restaurant at the Greenwood Village, CO location under the same business entity did not submit to the regulatory authority for approval a HACCP plan as required by a variance (see above), containing all the required information specified under 8-201.14 of the Colorado Retail Food Establishment Rules and Regulations. Corrective action: The operator was instructed to comply with the above items. The inspector will conduct a proper inspection for the Greenwood Village, CO location to assess the hot sauce bottling.
32 - Good Retail Practices
Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector Comments: 8-103.11 Documentation of Proposed Variance and Justification (Pf) The Early Bird Restaurant at the Greenwood Village, CO location under the same business entity did not provide appropriate documentation justifying the above proposed variance (see violation #29), including a statement of the proposed variance of the Code requirement citing relevant Code section numbers, an analysis of the rationale for how the potential public health hazards addressed by the relevant Code sections will be alternatively addressed by the proposal, and a HACCP plan. Corrective action: The inspector informed the person in charge to submit appropriate documentation.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Several sanitizer buckets throughout the kitchen were stored on the floor. A wet wiping cloth was stored on the cold-top refrigerator cutting board rather than in the sanitizer solution.
11/08/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed cracking eggs and then proceeding onto other tasks without first washing their hands. Corrective Action: Discussed importance of proper handwashing with manager to review with employees.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Handwashing signs notifying employees to wash their hands were not located in the restrooms. Corrective Action: Provided handwashing signs to facility.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The dish machine failed to produce a concentration of 50-200 ppm chlorine residual during the final sanitizing rinse. Corrective Action: An employee primed the dish machine to produce a proper concentration.
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Cooked sausages were 115°F on the steam table unit. Corrective Action: The unit was adjusted and lids added to properly hold food at 135°F and above. Fried garbanzo beans were 99°F on the hot holding shelf above the grill line. Corrective Action: The product was moved directly under a heat lamp to hold at 135°F and above.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Salsa was 48°F in an ice bath on the grill line. Corrective Action: Additional ice was added up to the level of the food to properly hold at 41°F and below.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: Several items requiring date marking throughout the facility were not properly labeled. Corrective Action: Provided handout to facility on date marking requirements.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle near the dish machine was unlabeled as to its contents. Corrective Action: The bottle was properly labeled.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: Several bulk food containers were not labeled as to their contents.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer bucket at the preparation area contained a concentration less than 100 ppm quaternary ammonia.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Tongs hanging off the oven handle door were not stored in a manner that protects them from contamination.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the walk-in cooler was torn.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The storage rack above the waffle iron was soiled with food debris.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: A spray nozzle under pressure was located downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mopsink faucet. Corrective Action: The spray nozzle was removed.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: Several lights on the grill line were not shielded
10/09/2018 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee at the cook line was observed changing gloves without washing hands. Corrective Action: Proper hand wash policy was discussed with employee.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed filling water pitchers at the ware wash area hand sink. Corrective Action: Proper use of hand wash sink was discussed with facility management.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Multiple torn spatulas were observed at the cook line.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Duct tape was used to hold baseboards along the exterior of the walk-in refrigerator. The floor throughout the kitchen area were not smooth and easily cleanable.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Multiple lights were not properly shielded above the main cook line area. A light was out above the main cook line area.
11/15/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/14/2017 Inspection, Critical Item
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The final sanitization rinse of the dish machine was less than 50ppm chlorine residual.
06/29/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/27/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Ice and used towels were observed in the basin of multiple hand sinks throughout the facility.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Two unapproved employee beverage containers were stored above the rear preparation area.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Cooked sausages (105°F) were less than 135°F at the cook line.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Yoghurt (46°F) and cooked potatoes (59°F) were above 41°F at the cook line.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hand sinks at the cook line had no hot running water.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The sprayer at the three compartment sink was hanging below the flood rim.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was not properly labeled as to its content in the ware washing area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Multiple refrigeration door gaskets were torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Multiple refrigeration unit door gaskets were soiled with food debris. Caulking along hand sinks at the cook line were stained.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A spatula was stored in 85°F standing water at the waffle station.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Caulking to the preparation sink was in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Floors were not smooth and easily cleanable at multiple spots throughout the rear preparation and ware washing areas.
08/05/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/08/2016 Inspection, Routine
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: Proper consumer advisory was not provided for menu items served potentially undercooked.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A pan was observed in the basin of the cook line hand sink. An employee was observed dumping into the cook line hand sink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee beverages were stored next to water glasses under the wait station.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Whipped butter (69-72°F) were above 41°F at the drinks station.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The wood preparation table at the cook line was not smooth and easily cleanable.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Towels were used to line surfaces above the cook line.
07/29/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/24/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot and cold water were not provided to the hand sink to the left of the three compartment sink.
05/01/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/28/2015 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw meats were stored next to multiple ready to eat lunch meats in the walk-in cooler.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Employees involved in food preparation were observed not washing their hands between glove changes and not washing their hands after cracking eggs and switching tasks.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee on the grill line was observed wiping their hands and customer plates with a common towel.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee on the grill line was observed re-arranging customer food on a plate, and placing bacon on a customer plate using bare hand contact.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the grill line hand sink.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut off y-valve was located downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker and a hose with a spray nozzle was connected to the shut off valve allowing the AVB to be left under continual pressure without the necessary back flow prevention device (hose bib).
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Several detergent tablets marked as corrosive were stored next to clean utensils on the shelf below the oven.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Granola containers to the left of the steam table were non-NSF material.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Caulking on the three compartment sink was moldy. A door gasket on the one door reach-in freezer was torn. The door gasket on the walk-in refrigerator was torn. The paper towel dispenser on the hand sink to the left of the grill line was broken.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The racks above the preparation sink were soiled with food residue. The shelf above the grill line hand sink was soiled with grease.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet and nested on drying racks throughout.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Several food items were stored in re-used single service containers throughout the kitchen.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Caulking on the warewashing hand sink was moldy. The coffee machine to the right of the steam table was drained into a bucket on the floor.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling above the preparation line were soiled with food residue.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light was not functioning above the three compartment sink.
06/24/2014 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Eggs, Ham, and fresh cut Tomatoes were 44°F in the grill line three door reach in cooler.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The racks in the three door grill line reach in cooler were chipped.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the three compartment sink was moldy. The racks in the walk in cooler were chipped.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the single door reach in freezer was soiled with food residue.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the grill line three door reach in cooler were soiled with food debris.
11/13/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/29/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/25/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/22/2013 Inspection, Routine
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A consumer advisory for undercooked foods (eggs) was not available.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee at the grill line was observed changing gloves without first washing their hands.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Various shredded cheeses were 46-51°F, chopped ham was 52°F, and sliced meats were 48-51°F in the grill line reach-in cooler (the cooler had an ambient temperature of 46°F).
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine failed to produce 50-200 ppm chlorine residual during the final sanitizing rinse.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot and cold water was not available at the right faucet on the 3-compartment sink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle under the front counter was unlabeled as to its contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The storage racks in the grill line reach-in cooler were chipped.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the standing reach-in freezer was torn.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the 3-compartment sink was soiled with mold.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the standing reach-in freezer was soiled with food debris. The interior of the grill line reach-in cooler was soiled with food debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the mopsink was soiled with mold.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor in the dry storage area was soiled with food debris. The floor in the walk-in cooler was soiled with food debris.
11/27/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/20/2012 Inspection, Routine
08/27/2012 Inspection, First Operational

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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