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 Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill 1006
Business Name Garbanzo Mediterranean Grill 1006
Address 630 S Colorado Blvd
Denver, CO 80246-1503
Phone 303-757-5900

Inspection Details
04/29/2019 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 unapproved employee beverage was stored on top of the chest freezer. The beverage was discarded.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) An employee was observed going from dirty to clean dishes without washing their hands. Education was provided regarding proper hand washing.
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) Feta cheese (60°F) and diced tomatoes (43-48°F) were left out while they were not being actively prepped. Both items were moved back into the walk-in refrigerator and education was provided regarding temperature monitoring during prep.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) A bag of granulated sugar was stored directly on the floor near the employee locker.
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 cold holding drawer on the cook's line, the upright reach-in refrigerator and upright reach-in freezer were torn.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) The prep area hand sink was slow to drain.
03/28/2018 Inspection, Routine
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The bottom of the tall reach in refrigerator was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Door gaskets on the preparation line were soiled with food debris. The fan guards on the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with dust. The door gasket on the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with black mold.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall behind the prep sink was soiled with food residue.
03/28/2017 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee on the cook line was observed changing gloves without washing their hands in between. An employee in the back preparation area was observed donning gloves without first washing their hands.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Cooked vegetables and rice were 95-110°F in the cook line steam table.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sliced cheddar cheese was 47°F in the cold-top next to the kitchen entrance.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Door gaskets on refrigerators were ripped throughout the facility. The preparation sink and three compartment sink were not adequately sealed to the wall.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with black mold.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Small holes were present in the wall behind the three compartment sink.
03/10/2016 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Employees in the front preparation area were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. An employee in the dish area was observed handling dirty dishes, then clean dishes without first washing their hands.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Door gaskets throughout the facility were ripped and in poor repair.
03/11/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Two dented cans of chili sauce were stored among wholesome cans in the walk-in refrigeator.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee on the cook line was observed changing gloves without washing their hands in between.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut-off valve was present downstream of the screw on atmospheric vacuum breaker on the spigot next tot he mop sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Bulk containers of spices were unlabeled above the back preparation table.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the three compartment sink was soiled with black mold. The preparation sink was not adequately sealed to the wall. The door gaskets on the standing three door reach-in refrigerator were ripped and in poor repair.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop without a handle was observed in the bulk containers in the back kitchen area.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Small holes were observed in the wall above the dish area hand sink.
09/15/2014 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Three dented cans of pickled cucumbers were stored with wholesome cans on the kitchen can rack.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed changing gloves without first washing their hands.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Ice was present in the basin of the front service area hand sink.
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 located next to the three compartment sink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle of glass cleaner located on the employee items table below the beverage rack was not labeled as to its contents.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Multiple bulk containers of spices located throughout the facility were not labeled as to their contents.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan vents located in the walk in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs that were located on the side of the cart next to the cook top were stored hanging at knee level.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: A single service scoop that did not contain a handle was stored in the bulk spice container.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the walls above the can opener preparation table and above the center kitchen hand sink.
09/13/2013 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the hand sink located next to the three compartment sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the preparation sink was cracked. The door gaskets on the back kitchen cold top refrigerator were torn.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the three compartment sink was in poor repair.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan covers in the walk in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the back kitchen hand sink was cracked.
10/09/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/01/2012 Inspection, Routine
07/24/2012 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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