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 Jack in the Box 8135
Business Name Jack in the Box 8135
Address 9703 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80229-2163
Phone 303-920-1214

Inspection Details
07/06/2022 Inspection, Routine
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 tomatoes in the sandwich making line (69°F) were more than 41°F. Corrective action: The tomatoes were discarded (see voluntary condemnation).
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) The back door to the establishment was open during the inspection.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (P) A shut off valve was located downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker in the mop sink. Corrective action: The person in charge was educated on proper backflow design standards.
09/08/2021 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P) An employee at the front kitchen hand washing sink and an employee at the hand washing sink in the ware washing area were observed washing their hands for less than 20 seconds. Corrective action: proper hand washing procedures were discussed with the person in charge.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (P) The concentration of sanitizer in the 3-compartment sink was less than 150 ppm quaternary ammonium, as specified on the sanitizer bottle instructions. Corrective action: the person in charge re-filled the 3-compartment sink with the correct concentration of sanitizer as well as agreed to get the sink's chemical tower serviced.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Clean metal pans at the ware washing station were stacked together while still wet, preventing them from properly air drying.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) A leak was observed coming from the faucet of the service sink.
04/09/2020 Inspection, Education
01/06/2020 Inspection, Routine
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Clear squeeze bottles of butter located next to the grill line were not labeled as to their contents.
40 - Good Retail Practices
Personal cleanliness
Inspector Comments: 2-303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry (C) Two employees were observed wearing wrist bracelets while preparing food.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) The scoop in the ice machine was stored with the handle touching the ice.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) Caulking was peeling off in the vent area of the grill.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (P) The red hose at the mop sink was not provided a proper back flow prevention device. Corrective Action: Inspector discussed how to properly prevent back flow by using a hose bib atmospheric vacuum breaker.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C) There were two lights at the grill that were not working correctly.
01/04/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C): The hand sinks in the kitchen and in the restrooms did not have signs telling employees to wash their hands.
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): Sliced yellow and white cheeses were 45-49°F in the cold well. Corrected by placing less product in container and discarding product above temperature.
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): Multiple portioned foods in the walk-in refrigerator held for more than 24 hours were not date-marked, including chicken teriyaki, ham, potato peppers, and turkey. Corrected by placing discard dates on these items.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C): The single-service lid tray at the customer soda machine was soiled with soda syrup.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-302.11 Toilet Tissue, Availability (Pf): Toilet paper was not available at the second women's restroom toilet stall.
01/17/2018 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of diced green chilies in the can storage area was stored with other wholesome cans. Dented cans must be stored in a designated morgue area separated from wholesome foods. The can was moved to the office by the manager.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee on the grill line was observed putting on a pair of gloves without first washing their hands. Employees must wash hands prior to putting on gloves and between changing gloves. Discussed importance of proper handwashing/glove usage with manager to review with staff.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cover to the tankless water heater was not secure. Several door gaskets on the reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers throughout the facility were torn. The caulking on the ventilation hood was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several interiors of the reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers throughout the facility were soiled with food debris. The interior of the microwave was soiled with food debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The faucet on the mopsink was leaking.
05/19/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of black beans in the can storage area was stored with other wholesome cans.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Several unapproved employee beverages were stored in preparation areas throughout the kitchen. Employee food was stored near the sandwich preparation line.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Single service containers of half and half near the front counter and drive-thru window were 54-58°F. Sliced tomatoes were 50°F on the sandwich preparation line without properly use of time as a public health control.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A spray nozzle under pressure was located downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mopsink faucet.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The produce storage shelves in the walk-in cooler were rusted.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interiors of the microwaves were soiled with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the walk-in cooler was not functioning.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: A personal cell phone was stored on the sandwich preparation line.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: A gap greater than 1/4" was observed between the floor and the back door.

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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