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 VFW Post 7945
Business Name VFW Post 7945
Address 10217 Quivas St
Thornton, CO 80260-6352
Phone 303-438-6700

Inspection Details
06/18/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/23/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
52 - Good Retail Practices
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector Comments: 5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (P) The 3-compartment sink in the kitchen was directly connected to the sanitary sewer.
05/17/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
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) Steaks were 57°F and pumpkin pie 70°F in the kitchen.
52 - Good Retail Practices
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector Comments: 5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (P) The 3-compartment sink in the kitchen was directly connected to the sanitary sewer line.
05/08/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
52 - Good Retail Practices
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector Comments: 5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (P) The 3-compartment sink in the kitchen was directly connected to the sanitary sewer line.
05/01/2019 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 hand sink at the entrance of the bar was used as a dumpsink as evidenced by ice in the basin. Corrective Action: Discussed hand sink use with the person in charge. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Hand sinks at the bar and kitchen were not equipped with signs that remind staff to wash their hands.
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 sanitizer at the dish surface at the dish machine measured below 50ppm chlorine residual.
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) Refried beans in the bar walk-in refrigerator were not date marked with the day they were prepared. Corrective Action: A date marking guidance document was provided via email to the manager.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) Chafing fuel in the walk-in refrigerator was stored next to coffee. 7-208.11 Storage-First Aid Supplies (P) The first aid kit at the bar was stored over tortilla chips and a soda bag.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Tortillas chip bags and soda bags were stored on the floor by the bar pizza freezer.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Several wire rack shelves in the walk-in refrigerator were covered with a rust-like substance.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The interior of the microwave at the bar was soiled with food debris. Heavy ice accumulation was observed in the pizza freezer at the bar. The interior of the 3-door refrigerator at the bar was soiled with grime. The interior of the 2-door reach-in refrigerator across from the back door at the bar was soiled with grime.
52 - Good Retail Practices
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector Comments: 5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (P) The 3-compartment sink in the kitchen was directly connected to the sanitary sewer line.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) Floor tiles under the condenser in the walk-in refrigerator were in disrepair.
04/09/2018 Inspection, Routine
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: Dishes at the 3-compartment sink were not submerged in quaternary ammonium sanitizer for at least 1 minute. Staff were educated as to the proper sanitizing time.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Foil was observed lining the racks in the 3-door refrigerator at the bar. A blender approved for household use only was present at the bar.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Test strips for quaternary ammonium were not available.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The soda gun nozzles at the bar were both soiled with a slime mold-like substance.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the walk-in refrigerator was not shielded.
04/27/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/25/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Whiskey at the bar was observed as adulterated with insects.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed using a hand sink at the south end of the bar as a dump sink.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer at the dish machine was below 50ppm chlorine residual at the dish surface.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cutting boards in the kitchen were observed as scored.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Mixers and crockpots intended for household use only were observed in the kitchen. A shelf in the kitchen across from the hand sink was made of raw wood and was not smooth and easily cleanable.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Ice accumulation was observed reach-in pizza freezer by the bar walk-in refrigerator. A slime mold-like substance was observed in the soda holster in the middle of the bar. The fan guards in the kitchen walk-in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A hole was observed in the wall behind the water heater.
05/06/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/28/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Evidence of mice was observed in a cabinet across from the crockpot storage closet as seen by feces on the shelves.
04/19/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A bottle of scotch was adulterated by insects.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dishwasher did not reach a residual surface sanitizing concentration for chlorine of at least 50ppm.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The ice bin at the west end of the bar was directly connected to the sanitary sewer.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Evidence of mice was observed in a cabinet across from the crockpot cabinet as seen by feces on the shelves.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non-commercial grade blenders and crockpots were observed throughout the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The paint on the shelves in the cabinets across from the three compartment sink had chipped paint.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Ice accumulation was observed in the reach in freezer in the front kitchen by the grill line.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Slime mold was observed in the east bar hose holster
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Re-use of single service articles was observed in the kitchen area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mop sink basin was soiled with grime.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The base trim by the mop sink was missing and the corner bead was exposed.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the walk in refrigerator was non functional.
04/06/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/27/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Fruit flies were found in fruit drink puree making it unwholesome.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed filling up an unapproved employee beverage container for later use, with soft drink dispensing unit.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Ants were observed in the soft drink dispenser holster.
03/18/2015 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Approved source
Inspector Comments: Home style canned green beans and minced garlic were observed in the bar walk-in cooler.
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: An unwholesome container of chili with a moldy layer on top was observed in the bar walk-in cooler.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: The staff was observed draining alcohol down the hand sink in the bar area.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed drinking from an unapproved container in the bar area.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the hand sink in the rear of the kitchen near the back door.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Fruit flies were observed in three alcohol bottles behind the bar.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Cream and milk in walk-in cooler in kitchen area were stored well past their use-by date.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Shelving in the cabinets along the bar area were not smooth and easily cleanable. Paint was chipping on wood storage shelves in utensil storage closet of the kitchen area.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Can opener blade on preparation table in the kitchen area was soiled with food debris. The interior of the reach in freezer behind the bar area was heavily covered in ice. The interior of the ice machine behind the bar area had a moldy slime residue.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Shelving in food preparation area was rusty and soiled with food debris. The fan guards of the walk-in cooler of the bar area were soiled.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink of the men's restroom was leaking from the faucet.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Floors, walls, and ceilings throughout the facility were not in clean state.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Lighting fixtures above the ice machine were not shielded.
03/26/2014 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A container of sour cream was stored in the walk in cooler that had spoiled and not in wholesome condition.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not available at the hand sink in the kitchen area.
07c - Critical
Pest Control: Animals prohibited
Inspector Comments: A dog that was not a service animal was observed in the bar area upon inspection.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Two bottles of lighter fluid were stored on top of the reach in freezer behind the bar.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The drawers, cabinets and shelving in the dry storage area was in disrepair.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The top of reach in coolers and freezers in the bar and kitchen areas were soiled.
03/12/2013 Inspection, Routine
09/17/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/10/2012 Inspection, Routine
09/29/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
05/02/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/25/2011 Inspection, Routine
05/07/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/04/2010 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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