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 Jabaneros Mexican Grill
Business Name Jabaneros Mexican Grill
Address 5584 S Parker Rd
Aurora, CO 80015-1111
Phone 303-400-0235

Inspection Details
03/25/2020 Inspection, Education
07/17/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: A certified food protection manager was not associated to this facility. (Core)
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: Raw beef was stored above raw fries
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: A container of salsa was 50°F in the cook line cold top refrigerator for longer than four hours. Corrective Action: The salsa was voluntarily discarded. See voluntary condemnation. (Priority)
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: Several items requiring date marking were not date marked with a preparation or discard date. Items included: cooked meats, rice, beans, salsa, cut lettuce and cut tomatoes. Corrective Action: Education and handout were provided. (Priority Foundation)
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: A sanitizer bucket was stored on the kitchen floor. (Core)
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the cook line cold top refrigerator and the reach in freezer were torn. (Core)
06/28/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw bacon and raw sausage were stored above cooked tamales in the reach-in refrigerator. Corrective Action: An employee rearranged items for proper storage.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed removing gloves and put on clean loves without first washing their hands. Corrective Action: Discussed hand washing with the employee.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: The interior of the margarita blender was soiled with food debris and was not washed, rinsed, and sanitized within 4 hours of use. Corrective Action: Discussed cleaning and sanitizing procedures with an employee.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The hose sprayer on the three-compartment sink hung below the flood rim. Corrective Action: An employee cut the hose so it hung above the flood rim.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was stored next to napkins in the back of the kitchen. A container of soap was stored on top of soda syrup boxes. Corrective Action: The chemical spray bottle and container of soap were moved to the chemical storage area away from food.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: The chili extract bottle was unlabeled as to its contents. A flour container under the preparation table was unlabeled as to its contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A domestic cooler was used to store unwrapped food and is not approved for use as a food contact surface. A stick wrapped in foil was used to handle food and was not easily cleanable. Domestic Tupperware were used in the facility to store food. A domestic crockpot and blender were present in the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cart under the soda boxes was constructed with carpet, which is not smooth and easily cleanable. The cart under the soda boxes was lined with cardboard. The chemical shelf in the kitchen was lined with cardboard. The door gaskets on the reach-in freezer were torn. Cardboard was used under the legs of the table mounted mixer.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Chlorine test strips were not available at the facility.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelf where the pressure cooker was stored was soiled with food debris. Ice was present on the door inside the reach-in freezer. Mold was present on the handle of the ice dispenser on the soda machine. The soda dispenser counter was soiled with food debris. The interior of the microwave was soiled with food debris. The shelf below the microwave was soiled with grease. The fan shields in the reach-in refrigerator were soiled with dust. The vent hood was soiled with dust and grease. The door gaskets on the cold-top refrigerator were soiled with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A service spoon was stored in 90°F water.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single use spoons were stored with their food contact surface exposed on the table by the register.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single use food containers were reused to store other food items.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The top of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink faucet was not in place. The preparation sink was not sealed to the wall with caulking. The drain board on the wash side of the three-compartment sink was not equipped with a scupper tray and a directly drained garbage disposal was connected to the drain board. The basin of the mop sink was soiled with food debris. The hand sink next to the grill was slow to drain. The caulking on the hand sink next to the grill was torn.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor under the shelves near the soda syrup boxes was soiled with food debris and dirt. Holes were present in a wall in the men’s restroom. The floor under the microwave was soiled with food debris. The wall behind the preparation table across from the three-compartment sink was soiled with food debris. The floor around the mop sink was soiled with grime. The wall behind the stoves was soiled with food debris. The wall behind the margarita blender was soiled with food debris. Dust was present on the ceiling outside of the vent hood. The floor under the shelves by the register was soiled with food debris. The wall behind the steam table was soiled with food debris.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: Toilet paper was not in a dispenser in the men’s and women’s restrooms. The men’s restroom toilet was not caulked to the floor. The floor drain for the preparation sink was soiled with food debris.
09/01/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A container was stored on top of the hand sink in the preparation area.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A bottle of degreaser was stored above clean utensils and single service items near the cash register.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non-commercial containers were used to store foods.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cardboard was used below a leg on the mixer at the back preparation table. The caulking at the preparation sink was in disrepair. The door gaskets on the reach-in freezer and cold top refrigerator were torn. The caulking at the top of the ventilation hood was in disrepair.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The exterior of a container labeled "onions" on the back preparation table was heavily soiled.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service containers were re-used.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the hand sinks and toilets in the restrooms was in disrepair. The mop sink faucet was in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were observed in the walls of the men's restroom. The floor drain below the soda machine was heavily soiled.
09/08/2016 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non commercial plastic containers were used to store foods in the reach-in refrigerator.
09/15/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored near clean utensils at the front cash register.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle on the back storage rack was mislabeled as to its contents.
04/21/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/08/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: In the reach-in refrigerator green chile was 66°F and refried beans were 46°F after cooling for more than six hours.
03/25/2015 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw eggs were stored above ready to eat food in the reach-in refrigerator.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Employees at the cook line were observed donning gloves without hashing hands.
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Refried beans were 47°F after cooling for more than 6 hours in the reach-in refrigerator.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle stored at the back storage rack was not labeled.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Oven mits stored on top of the microwave were torn. A non commercial grade blender and slow cooker were observed on the mixer table. Several non commercial grade containers were used to store food in the various refrigeration units throughout the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Door gaskets in the cold-top refrigerator at the cook line and in the freezer at the back storage area were torn.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: The chlorine test strips available at the dish washing area were not operational.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the freezer at the back storage area was soiled with food debris.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single use containers were being reused to store food in the reach-in refrigerator.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink next to the three compartment sink was draining slow. The backflow device at the mop sink faucet (AVB) was missing the cap and leaking when the water was turned on.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall adjacent to the hot holding unit at the cook line was soiled with food debris.
03/11/2014 Inspection, Routine
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Dry ingredients under the preparation table in the back were not labeled as to their contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A non-commercial domestic crock pot was being used to cook soup on top of the front steam table. Non-commercial domestic tupperware was present in the facility.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: A bucket of sanitizer water contained less than 50-200 ppm chlorine residual.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service sour cream containers were being reused to store customer food.
03/27/2013 Inspection, Routine
01/22/2013 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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