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 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1250
Business Name Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1250
Address 2390 S Havana St
Aurora, CO 80014-1610
Phone 303-745-9945

Inspection Details
03/22/2022 Inspection, Routine
12/20/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Food debris was observed in the basin of the hand sink at the expo line and per the person in charge the sink was sometimes used for dumping. (Priority Foundation) Corrective Action: education provided about proper hand sink use.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: Multiple knives were observed with dried food residue and stored with clean knives. (Priority Foundation) Corrective Action: the soiled knives were cleaned.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: A can of Sterno fluid was stored next to food items on a shelf at the expo line. (Priority) Corrective Action: the can was moved to an approved location. Several boxes of Sterno fluid were stored above cook-chill cooling bins. (Priority) Corrective Action: education was provided on chemical storage.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: A hand sink at the expo line and a hand sink at the bread making station did not have splash guards to prevent contamination of the lettuce station and the bread preparation table. (Core)
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: Multiple wiping cloths throughout the facility were damp and stored out of sanitizer solution. (Core)
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: Multiple in-use tongs were stored at knee level on the cook line. (Core)
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet near the steam tables and the food preparation sink. (Core)
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: Multiple single-use items were stored on the floor in the front storage closet. (Core)
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: Several door gaskets throughout the facility were torn. (Core) The ambient air thermometer on the hot holding unit at the cook line was broken. (Core)
12/05/2018 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cooked tomatoes, garlic in oil, and cooked pepper mix were measured at 50-54°F on the main preparation line ice bath. Corrective action: Manager rapidly cooled the items.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gasket to the walk in beer refrigerator was torn.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the three compartment sink was moldy.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The caulking in the dish pit area was moldy.
12/12/2017 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board on the cook line was in disrepair.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A spray nozzle was installed downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker near the tilt skillet in the preparation area.
12/20/2016 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the cold top refrigerator near the pizza oven was torn.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink at the bar was draining slowly.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The vents in the ceiling above the kitchen entrance from the bar were soiled with dust.
12/08/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Two dented cans were stored with wholesome cans on the can storage rack.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the hand sink near the soup preparation area was cracking and pulling from the wall.
12/09/2014 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored above customer food in the reach-in refrigerator located in the green server station.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: In the pull out drawer refrigerator below the flat top grill on the cook line steak was 48°F. Spinach stored in a bin near the hot water bath was 63°F.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several cutting boards in the preparation area were deeply grooved and in need of resurfacing.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket around the cold drawer refrigerator under the flat top grill was torn and not adequately sealing.
01/03/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/20/2013 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Two dented cans of meat sauce were stored with wholesome cans on the can rack.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed not washing their hands before changing gloves.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Two unapproved employee beverages were stored under a shelf next to the sauce preparation station.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Chopped kale was not in preparation and stored on the counter at 65°F. Blue cheese crumbles stored in a chill box were 48°F and shredded mozzarella was 45°F.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: The ice at the server station was left uncovered while not in use.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The caulking around the three compartment sink was moldy.
12/18/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/21/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/12/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
09/22/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/13/2011 Inspection, Routine
09/16/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/08/2010 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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