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 Dairy Queen 33
Business Name Dairy Queen 33
Address 5800 E 64th Ave
Commerce City, CO 80022-3315
Phone 303-289-1650

Inspection Details
06/11/2021 Inspection, Routine
09 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed touching ready-to-eat blizzard (ice cream) with her bare hands. Corrective Action: The inspector educated the person in charge to use a barrier, such as gloves or utensils, when working with ready to eat foods.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: An open package of confetti icing, an open container of brownie batter base, and an open can of whipped cream were date marked with discard dates past 7 days. Corrective Action: The inspector educated the person in charge about appropriate date marking procedures. The person in charge discarded the confetti icing and brownie batter base (see voluntary condemnation).
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The base coving underneath the 3-compartment sink was in disrepair.
08/08/2018 Inspection, Routine
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Containers were stacked wet on the shelve above the three compartment sink.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The outside trash receptacle was left open.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light in the dry storage room was not shielded.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The restroom did not have a closed trash receptacle for the disposal of feminine products.
08/08/2016 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A door gasket on the soft serve machine reach in cooler door was torn. Several painted wood shelves at the front counter were chipped.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the dry storage area above single service items was no shatterproof or shielded.
09/01/2015 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the establishment. The water temperature to all fixtures in the establishment was 71°F. Corrected on 9/1/15.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Spider webs were present on the wall corner behind the white four-door freezer. Corrected on site.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: One of the plastic food containers on the utensil storage shelf was severely cracked.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A non-cleanable shelf liner was present on the service line shelf above the waffle iron. The rubber handles on the service line reach-in freezer were chipped and worn, and were not smooth and easily cleanable.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the service line sandwich cold top refrigerator were soiled with food debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Spider webs were present on the wall corner behind the white four-door freezer.
09/29/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The paint was chipped on the front counter shelving.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Food debris was present in the drawer below the shake machine at the front counter.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The faucets were loose on the preparation and 3-compartment sinks.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The paint was peeling above the 3-compartment sink.
09/17/2013 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The paint on the shelves throughout the facility was chipped.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The top of the ice machine was soiled with dust. The drain pipes below the handsink were soiled with debris. The fan guard in the walk-in cooler was soiled with dust.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The back of the ice machine was soiled with debris. Holes were present in the ceiling of the facility. The ceiling was water damaged. The three compartment sink was was stained.
09/18/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/12/2012 Inspection, Routine
09/12/2011 Inspection, Routine
09/09/2010 Inspection, Critical Item
04/06/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/01/2010 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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