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 Yogurt Yum
Business Name Yogurt Yum
Address 3969 E 120th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233-1657
Phone 970-581-5878

Inspection Details
04/15/2022 Inspection, Routine
02/24/2020 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/19/2020 Inspection, Routine
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) Chlorine test strips were not available.
03/02/2018 Inspection, Routine
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Chlorine sanitizer test strips were not provided.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The concentration of wiping cloth solution in the sanitizer basin of the three-compartment sink was less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: Toilet paper in the men's restroom was not stored in the dispenser.
04/04/2016 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee beverage with a twist top was stored at the service counter near customer syrups.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee stated that bare hands are used to cut and prepare ready-to-eat strawberries.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves in the walk-in refrigerator were rusted.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Boxes of toilet paper and paper towels in the dry storage room were stored on the floor. A box of single-service lids near the preparation sink were stored on the floor.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: A lid of the outside garbage container was open.
03/25/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of chocolate syrup was stored with other wholesome foods in the walk-in cooler.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A container of YoCream was stored on the prep sink at 58°F for less than 4 hours.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Personal medication was found in the walk-in cooler, stored above customer food. A bottle of bleach was stored on sanitized side of 3 compartment sink, next to clean dishes.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: The standing single door reach in cooler in front customer area was not provided with a thermometer.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service items were stored on the floor next to the prep sink in kitchen area.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The lighting fixture above the prep sink in the back kitchen area did not function.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Sealed employee food was stored above sealed customer food in the single door reach in cooler near prep sink in the back kitchen area.
03/21/2014 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A spray nozzle under continual pressure was located downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the fill hose to the right of the three compartment sink.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A bottle of personal medication was stored next to and above customer food items in the walk in cooler.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the two door reach in cooler was soiled with sticky residue.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Several single service containers were being reused in the facility.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Inadequate light (less than 10 foot candles) was provided to the walk in cooler.
04/01/2013 Inspection, Routine
05/02/2012 Inspection, Routine
02/29/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/17/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/10/2012 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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