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 Ghana International Market LLC
Business Name Ghana International Market LLC
Address 495 Havana St
Aurora, CO 80010-4318
Phone 303-360-7200

Inspection Details
04/21/2020 Inspection, Education
07/24/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/15/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
11 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector Comments: Several food items being sold were not from approved sources.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: Employee food items were being stored in customer accessible refrigerators.
07/08/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/01/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The back kitchen hand sink was blocked by a box and a stool. Corrective action: items were moved to an approved location.(Priority foundation)
11 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector Comments: Unlabeled baked goods and kendokono were being sold from an unapproved source.(Priority)
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: An approved chemical sanitizer was unavailable at this facility.(Priority)
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: Repackaged dry goods, meat, and fish were not properly labeled throughout the facility. Corrective action: written labeling instructions were provided.(Priority foundation)
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The metal lining and floor of the walk in refrigerator entrance was broken and cracked.(Core)
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: Sanitizer test strips were unavailable at the facility.(Priority foundation)
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Per the owner, mop water was being disposed of outside of the back of the building. Corrective action: the utility sink was identified and education on proper disposal of mop water was provided.(Priority foundation) Unnecessary harborage, litter, and utility items were present throughout the back storage area and around the three compartment sink.(Core)
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: Several employee food items were stored with customer accessible refrigerated products.(Core)
04/23/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/16/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/06/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/27/2018 Inspection, Education
03/20/2018 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Approved source
Inspector Comments: Approximately 14 bags of baked sweet breads were being sold to consumers from an unknown source in the front store display cases. Ten, ready to eat packaged meals were being sold to consumers from an unknown source in the front sliding two door refrigerator. Corrected during inspection by discarding (see voluntary condemnation agreement).
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Numerous dented cans were stored with wholesome cans on the front store shelves. Corrected during inspection by placing the dented cans in a morgue area across from the office. A moldy tomato was stored with wholesome tomatoes in the front produce display case. Corrected during inspection by discarding (see voluntary condemnation agreement).
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A case of raw shelled eggs measured 56°F across from the walk in freezer. Corrected during inspection by discarding (see voluntary condemnation agreement).
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A food probe thermometer capable of measuring between 0°F - 220°F was not available upon request. Re-inspection needed.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Hand soap was not available at the hand sink adjacent to the three compartment ware washing sink. Re-inspection needed.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: A container of Hot Shot bed bug and flea pesticide used for interior pest control was observed beneath the utility sink. Re-inspection needed.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Various bottles of chemicals were stored above individual bottles of ginger juice on the shelves leading into the back storage room. Re-inspection needed.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Chemical sanitizer test strips were not available at the facility upon request.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking located at the hand sink adjacent to the three compartment ware washing sink was torn and in disrepair. The drain pipe located beneath the ware washing hand sink was severely leaking.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster was missing a plug upon inspection.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A hole in the ceiling was observed in the dry storage room adjacent to the restroom. The ceiling vent and surrounding ceiling tiles were soiled with dust in the restroom. The ceiling throughout the front store area was in disrepair.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Two light bulbs located above the three compartment ware washing sink were non-functional. Two light bulbs located above the back food preparation area were non-functional.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The toilet paper located in the restroom was not stored on a permanently mounted dispenser. The door to the restroom was not self-closing.
03/30/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/21/2016 Inspection, Routine
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A probe food thermometer was not readily available in the establishment.
05d - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Sewage disposal
Inspector Comments: The floor drain underneath the preparation area handsink and three-compartment sink was not draining.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap and paper towels were not readily available at the ware washing area handsink. Corrected on-site.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: A live cockroach was observed on the left drainboard at the three-compartment sink. Corrected on-site.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was unlabeled as to its contents on the left drainboard of the three-compartment sink. Corrected on-site.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the ware washing area handsink was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves on the left customer aisle were dusty. The bathroom door was stained.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The basin of the restroom handsink was cracked. The wooden cabinet underneath the ware washing area handsink was cracked.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A leak was observed from the ceiling adjacent to the walk-in freezer. Several holes were observed in the restroom walls. Several holes were observed in the wall across from the three-compartment sink. The light switch in the restroom was soiled. Paint was chipped on the ceiling above the customer aisles. A hole was observed in the ceiling above the storage closet.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light was not operational above the walk-in freezer entrance.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The restroom door was not self-closing.
03/26/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/16/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the left faucet of the 3-compartment sink. Hot water was not provided to the bathroom handsink.
03/04/2015 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided at the left faucet of the 3-compartment sink. Hot water was not provided to the bathroom handsink.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Dead cockroaches were observed beneath the prep area handsink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Various domestic, non food-grade plastic containers were observed throughout the establishment.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator were warped and misshapen. The handsink in the back prep area had a cabinet made of porous wood beneath it, making it no longer easily cleanable.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A hole was observed in the basin of the restroom handsink.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor of the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with debris. Several holes were observed in the walls of the water heater closet. The floor in the bathroom was cracked.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: An adequate amount of light was not provided to the interior of the walk-in refrigerator.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: A gap larger than 1/4" was observed beneath the door adjacent to the 3-compartment sink.
01/20/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/17/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/13/2014 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Approved source
Inspector Comments: The source of the fish (fly and stock), lamb, tilapia, peanut butter, donuts and muffins could not be verified.
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: One can of beans with tomato sauce was severly dented and stored with wholesome cans. Three cans of beans with tomato sauce were stored on the customer self past the expiration date (05/2013).
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not available at the hand sink and the 3-compartment sink.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: A fork and spoon were stored in the basin of the hand sink next to the 3-compartment sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not available at the hand sink next to the 3-compartment sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non-commercial grade equipment was being used to store seafood and meat in the customer reach-in freezer on the sales floor. The gaskets on the reach-in service freezer were torn. The door handle was missing from the reach-in freezer on the sales floor.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: No test strips were available to test concentration of sanitizer.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Several items (car tires, big screen television in the customer restroom, bicycles and clothing) were stored throughout the facility that were not related to the function of the facility.
11/04/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/22/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Approved source
Inspector Comments: The source of the peanut butter and cod fish could not be verified.
01d - Critical
Food Source: HACCP plan
Inspector Comments: An approved HACCP plan for the vacuum packaging machine was not available.
02f - Critical
Personnel: Demonstration of knowledge
Inspector Comments: The person in charge of the facility was not able to demonstrate basic food safety knowledge.
10/07/2013 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Approved source
Inspector Comments: The source of the facility's kenke, peanut butter, and sheto could not be determined.
01d - Critical
Food Source: HACCP plan
Inspector Comments: The facility was vacuum packaging foods without an approved HACCP plan.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: The kitchen hand washing sink was used for purposes other than hand washing as evidenced by a fork stored in the basin.
02f - Critical
Personnel: Demonstration of knowledge
Inspector Comments: The person-in-charge failed to demonstrated adequate knowledge of temperature control of potentially hazardous foods and safe food sources.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Potentially hazardous sheto stored on the shelves in the customer area were 65°F.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A food probe thermometer reading 0°F to 220°F was not provided.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: Sanitizer solution (or the means to make it) was not provided.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water of the required temperature (100°F for handsinks and 110°F for three compartment sinks) was not available. Hot water was not available at the left basin of the three compartment sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the restroom hand washing sink. Neither soap nor paper towels were available at the kitchen hand washing sink.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Numerous flies were present in the facility.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: Two cans of spray pesticide not labeled for use in a retail food establishment were stored in the customer area.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Packaged foods stored throughout the facility were not properly labeled.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Food was stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: An internal ambient temperature thermometer was not present in the small beverage refrigerator.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The restroom hand washing sink was broken. The three compartment sink drain was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor in the walk-in freezer was soiled with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Unshielded lights were present above the three compartment sink.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: Numerous unused articles were present throughout the facility.
10/07/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/01/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/26/2012 Inspection, Routine
07/23/2012 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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