Health Inspection Information

The inspection history for the business you selected is displayed below. Each inspection may have zero or more violations. A health inspection report is a "snapshot" of the day and time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment could have more or fewer violations than noted here. Inspections are based on regulations to eliminate risk factors for illness or injury. Every violation is coded indicating the degree of risk in causing an illness or injury.

  • 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 Panaderia Azteca
Business Name Panaderia Azteca
Address 234 E Bridge St
Brighton, CO 80601-2037
Phone 303-654-9834

Inspection Details
03/30/2020 Inspection, Education
06/05/2018 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Food items were stored in non-commercial plastic grocery bags.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cardboard was observed lining the surface of the bakery table located next to the three compartment sink.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights located throughout the facility were unshielded.
07/20/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of pumpkin pie in the can storage area was stored with other wholesome cans.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed washing their hands in the 3-compartment sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not readily available at the kitchen handsink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Potentially hazardous foods were stored in a domestic refrigerator in the kitchen.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Ice build-up was observed in the ice cream reach-in freezer.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Food throughout the facility was stored in reused single use buckets.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the kitchen handsink was soiled with mold.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights throughout the facility were not functioning.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: Toilet paper was not located on a dispenser in the employee restroom.
07/31/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/22/2015 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Milk was 49°F in the customer display reach-in cooler.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Rodent droppings were observed near the basement stairs.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle under the 3-compartment sink was unlabeled as to its contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A domestic reach-in cooler was used to hold customer food.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the 3-compartment sink was soiled with mold. The cardboard lining the preparation table near the 3-compartment sink was not smooth and easily cleanable.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Ice build-up was present in the white reach-in freezer.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The top of the oven was soiled with dust.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor edges throughout the facility were soiled with debris. A floor tile in the employee restroom was missing.
08/13/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/07/2014 Inspection, Routine
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Rodent droppings were observed by the water heater.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the 3-compartment sink was soiled with mold. The door gaskets on the white customer reach-in cooler were torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the microwave was soiled with food debris. Ice build-up was present in the ice cream reach-in freezer
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The top of the oven was soiled with dust and debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The base coving in the restroom was torn. The floor edges throughout the kitchen were soiled with debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the kitchen was not functioning.
08/02/2013 Inspection, Routine
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer solution in a spray bottle had a concentration greater than 200 ppm chlorine residual.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cardboard was used to line the food preparation table. Tables constructed of porous wood were stored in the sliding glass door cooler.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves below the food preparation table were constructed of porous wood that was not smooth and easily cleanable. The table used to hold the dough cutting machine was not smooth and easily cleanable. The oven mitts near the oven were burnt and not smooth and easily cleanable. The exterior of the oven was not smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pallets were stored in the food preparation area. The exterior of the display cooler was not smooth and easily cleanable.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service plastic containers were being reused as scoops in the food preparation area.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor tile was chipped in the restroom. The floor coving was not secure in the employee restroom. The floor was worn in the entire kitchen area. Porous wood was mounted on the wall directly above the three-compartment sink. The wall corners throughout the kitchen were chipped making them not smooth and easily cleanable.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Insufficient lighting was not supplied to the kitchen area. The light in the sliding glass door cooler was not functioning.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: Outer openings were present around the back door.
09/06/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/31/2012 Inspection, Routine
09/20/2011 Inspection, Routine
10/25/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/13/2010 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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