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 Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1593
Business Name Olive Garden Italian Restaurant 1593
Address 1151 E 120th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233-5712
Phone 303-450-9528

Inspection Details
06/14/2022 Inspection, Routine
10/18/2021 Inspection, Routine
29 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Compliance with variance / specialized process / HACCP
Inspector Comments: One bag of minestrone and one bag of five cheese (reduced oxygen packaged, cook-chilled products) in the walk-in refrigerator were not labeled with the product name and date packaged. Corrective action: These bags were properly labeled.
04/02/2021 Inspection, Education
11/19/2019 Inspection, Routine
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-203.12 Temperature Measuring Devices, Ambient Air and Water-Accuracy (Pf) The thermometer in the hot holding case by the breadstick oven was measuring 90°F in a hot holding case where the food measured 145°F. Corrective Action: A new thermometer was placed into the unit. 4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C) A 1-door reach-in refrigerator at the grill line was not equipped with a thermometer.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Tongs at the cook line were stored in standing water that measured 121°F.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C) Single-service trays in the dry storage room were stored with their food contact surfaces upright and uncovered. Saveadays and single-service trays at the vegetable preparation area were stored with their food-contact surfaces upright and uncovered.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) The dirty drainboard of the dish machine was not fully sealed to the wall. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) The interior of the broiler and interior of the 1-door hot holding case at the grill line were rusted.
06/11/2019 Inspection, Routine
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-304.15(A) Gloves, Use Limitation (P) An employee with gloved hands was cleaning a counter with sanitizer and then went to cutting chicken with the same gloved hands. Corrective Action: Glove usage was discussed with the manager and they instructed the employee to wash their hands.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C) The thermometer at the 1-door hot holding device across from the fryer was non-functional.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Tongs were stored off the handles at the breadstick station and were not protected from contamination.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Large plastic food containers by the kettle were stacked and nested wet.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) The mop sink caulking around the wall was in disrepair.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: 5-501.113 Covering Receptacles (C) The exterior trash receptacle lids were open.
02/13/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/07/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) An employee in the kitchen wiped his hands on his apron on two occasions and didn't wash his hands afterward. Handwashing was discussed with the staff member.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) The men's and women's customer restroom hand sinks did not have signs that told employees to wash their hands.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-304.15(A) Gloves, Use Limitation (P): An employee was observed to have emptied and filled a sanitizer bucket, disperse clean wiping cloths, clean some table tops, and move to prepare foods at the salad station while wearing the same gloves. Glove hygiene practices were discussed.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf): A knife in the holding rack on the grill line was soiled with tomato sauce. Tongs soiled with food debris and food residue was stored with clean tongs in the back kitchen by the food preparation sink. A knife at the knife rack by the food preparation table was soiled with food debris. The blade to the table mounted can opener by the kettles was soiled with food residue. The interior of the ice machine was soiled with a slime mold-like substance.
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): Cut kale in an ice bath by the kettles was 56°F. The kale was used before action could be taken. Cut lettuce in a bag at the salad reach-in refrigerator was 44°F.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf): Whole milk and half and half in the bar two-door reach-in refrigerator were not date-marked. Half and half in the one-door refrigerators in the wait staff stations were not date-marked. The half and half products were date marked at the end of the inspection
29 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Compliance with variance / specialized process / HACCP
Inspector Comments: 3-502.12 Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria (Pf): Cold holding records for cook-chill products were not maintained for at least 6 months. Cooked beef packed using reduced oxygen packaging methods was not labeled with the time and date that it was prepared and did not have a HACCP plan to control for bacterial growth and was held for more than 48 hours.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-204-112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C): The 1 door refrigerators located in the front wait staff station was not equipped with a thermometer.
40 - Good Retail Practices
Personal cleanliness
Inspector Comments: 2-303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry (C): Multiple staff engaged in food preparation were wearing bracelets.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C): Wiping cloths in the kitchen around the kettles were not stored in sanitizer when not in use. Sanitizer buckets in the kitchen were not stored at least 6" off the floor.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C): Large plastic containers by the kettles were stacked.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C): The handles of knives stored in the rack by the vegetable food preparation sink were melted and not smooth and easily cleanable. 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C): The hand sink to the right of the food preparation sink by the employee break room did not have a full seal to the splash guard. The dirty drain board of the dish machine was not sealed to the wall.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C): The caulking to the mens left toilet in the customer restroom was in disrepair.
10/26/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/22/2018 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Pasta, short rib, and bell peppers in the six-drawer refrigerator under the stove at the grill line were adulterated by a liquid runoff from the cold well above the stoves.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee in the kitchen was observed donning a glove without washing their hands before working with food. An employee at the dish machine was observed handling dirty dishes then clean dishes without washing their hands in between. An employee soiled their hands by filling a sanitizer bucket at the mop sink then went back to the grill line to prepare food without washing their hands in between.
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Spaghetti was 50°F and rigatoni was 46°F in the walk-in refrigerator after cooling for more than 6 hours.
03b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly heat foods to 165°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Mushroom cream sauce (77°F) in the grill line steam table was not rapidly reheated to 165°F prior to being placed in the hot food storage unit.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cut tomatoes in the three-drawer refrigerator at the salad preparation line were 50-52°F. Angel hair pasta in the grill line six-drawer refrigerator was 47°F.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: A knife used for cutting tomatoes at the vegetable preparation sink was not being cleaned and sanitized at least every four hours during continuous use, as evidenced by the following: an employee used the knife to cut tomatoes, rinsed it at the food preparation sink, then stored it with clean knives at the knife holster, and the person in charge stated that the knives get cleaned and sanitized at the dish machine at least once a week. Corrected by educating person in charge to clean and sanitize utensils and food-contact surfaces of equipment at least every four hours during continuous use.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: The bar ice bin was not covered.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cutting boards at the three-compartment sink and at the grill line were stained.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket to the top right drawer of the six-drawer refrigerator at the stoves was torn. The door gasket to the top drawer of the two-drawer refrigerator under the grill was torn. The hand sprayer drain board at the dish machine was not fully sealed to the wall.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: The thermometer in the three-drawer refrigerator at the salad preparation line measured 10°F and the internal temperature of the unit was approximately 53°F.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A soiled knife was observed in the knife holster at the grill line.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the bar two-door mixed-drinks reach-in refrigerator was soiled with food liquid.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The bar soda gun holster did not have a drain line.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A hole was observed in the base cove under the dry pastas in the dry storage room. The floor under the bar ice bin was soiled with slime mold.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: One light bulb in the grill line ventilation hood was not functioning. Several lights above the grill line hand sink were not functioning. The light in the utensil storage shed did not function.
12/07/2017 Inspection, Education
11/14/2017 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sundried tomato sauce was 54°F and lobster alfredo sauce was 58°F in the line cold-well. Grated parmesan cheese was 45°F, macaroni and cheese was 49°F, and chopped tomatoes were 48°F in an ice bath on the line.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: An employee at the bar stated that dishes were sanitized for less than 2 minutes as indicated by the manufacturer label.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the west side warewashing area hand sink. The temperature of hot water from both faucets at the kitchen three-compartment sink (95-97°F) was less than 110°F.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: The bulk white powder containers by the food preparation table near the employee break room were not labeled as to their contents.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The reach-in refrigerator at the wait staff station by the To Go area had rusted shelving.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The north side computer equipment and wires above the line were soiled with dust. The top interior of the ice machine had a pink slime mold-like substance.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The kitchen three-compartment sink drain line was leaking onto the floor. The splash guard at the wait station hand sink by the To Go area was not fully sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor drains in the dry storage area were soiled with grime. A gap was observed in the ceiling tiles above the north side ice machine.
11/30/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/22/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Bottles of Southern Comfort and Courvoisier liquor at the bar were adulterated with fruit flies; these were voluntarily condemned.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee at the south hand sink near the ice machine washed their hands for less than 20 seconds.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Two wiping cloths were stored in the basin of the hand sink near the warewashing area.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided at the two single-compartment food preparation sinks.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Frozen calimari in the north west food preparation sink were thawing while sealed inside the packaging.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards above the three-compartment sink were scored.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The walk-in freezer door gasket was torn. The walk-in refrigerator door gasket did not fully seal to the floor.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: Cold water from the faucet did not reach the sanitizing basin of the bar three-compartment sink.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: The two three-drawer reach-in refrigerators at the grill line were not provided with conspicuous thermometers within the units.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Chlorine sanitizer test strips were not provided at the bar.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards above the three-compartment sink were stained. The blade of the west food preparation area table-mounted can opener was soiled with food residue.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets in the two three-drawer reach-in refrigerators at the grill line were soiled with food debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean dishes above the southwest food preparation sink were stacked wet and nested.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: A wiping cloth was not stored in sanitizing solution at the cold-top refrigerator across from the pizza oven.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the employee rest room hand sink was torn and soiled with grime.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Cracked floor tiles were observed at the floor drain below the sauce making ventilation hood. Multiple holes in the wall were observed at the dish machine and dish machine rinse sprayer.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The north walk-in refrigerator light shield was cracked.
12/09/2015 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A plate was stored in the waitstation handsink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available for handwashing at the sink near the warewashing area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the salad preparation sink was moldy. The caulking in the ventilation hood was torn.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: The thermometer in the waitstation reach in cooler was broken. The thermometer on the pasta cooler drawers on the grill line was broken.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The exterior of several grill line coolers were soiled with debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Several containers were stacked wet on the main preparation table in the kitchen.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Several sanitizer buckets in the kitchen container concentrations of less than 200ppm quaternary ammonia residual.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The soda gun drain line at the bar was not connected to a drain. The caulking on the employee restroom handsink was torn. The handsink drain line in the warewashing area was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor under the main grill line equipment was soiled with food debris. Several light shields throughout the kitchen were soiled with debris.
12/04/2014 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee at the warewashing station was observed putting on a new pair of disposable gloves without washing their hands first.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: The handsink near the pizza ovens was being used as a dumpsink as evident of ice in the basin.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves in the salad reach in cooler were rusted.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelf in the chemical storage closet was chipped.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cook line order computer monitor was soiled with dust.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Several containers above the three compartment sink were stacked wet.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The tongs in the bread stick area were not stored in a manner to prevent contamination.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on both warewashing area handsinks was torn.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling vent above the warewashing area handsink was soiled with dust.
12/05/2013 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot and cold water was not readily available at the 3-compartment sink.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: Several large food containers were stored in front of the grill line handsink making it inaccessible for handwashing.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The storage shelf above the salad preparation area reach-in cooler was rusted. The door gaskets on several grill line cold hold drawers were torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The blade on the table mounted can opener was soiled with food debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the ware washing area handsink was torn.
12/18/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/20/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
07/19/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/12/2011 Inspection, Routine
11/29/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/04/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/26/2010 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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