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 Haraf Foods Market
Business Name Haraf Foods Market
Address 10774 Belle Creek Blvd
Commerce City, CO 80640-7555
Phone 303-286-7600

Inspection Details
06/19/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) The front hand sink was blocked by boxes. Corrective action: The hand sink was made accessible. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) The front hand sink and restroom hand sink did not have signs that told employees to wash their hands.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C) The restroom door was not self-closing.
06/21/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Several moldy green peppers in the produce area were stored with other wholesome foods.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not readily available at the coffee/hot foods area handsink.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the cabinets in the coffee/hot foods area were soiled with debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the restroom handsink was soiled with debris. The caulking on the mopsink was soiled with debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling by the walk-in cooler fan guards was soiled with dust.
06/02/2015 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Produce was stored in non-food grade plastic containers in the produce display cooler.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light was not functioning in the two-door reach-in freezer.
07/10/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/09/2014 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Mold was present on the celery for sale in the produce cooler.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A food probe thermometer reading 0°F - 220°F was not available.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: Produce containers were not washed, rinsed, and sanitized on a weekly basis.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: The handsink was blocked by boxes thus rendering it inaccessible by the 3-compartment sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap and paper towels were not available at the handsink next to the 3-compartment sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were used to line the avocado container in the produce cooler.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the cabinets and 2x4s within were not sealed or painted.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The top edge of the cabinet doors were dirty.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Containers were cracked that were used to hold produce in the produce cooler.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mopsink faucet was leaking when the hot water was turned on. The handsink counter and base were dirty in the restroom.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The lights were not functioning in the 2-door glass freezer.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: Boxes were stacked in an unorganized manner, thus covering the 3-compartment sink and handsink in the ware washing room. The area to the right of the walk-in cooler door was kept in an unorganized manner. Items stored in the cabinets were not organized.
06/13/2013 Inspection, Routine
06/18/2012 Inspection, Routine
07/15/2011 Inspection, Routine
08/19/2010 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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