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 Egg The
Business Name Egg The
Address 8800 S Colorado Blvd
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-3930
Phone 720-270-6382

Inspection Details
04/15/2022 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) -Raw chicken (45°F) stored in the reach-in refrigerated drawers below the flat top grill on the cook line measured greater than 41°F. Corrective action: The person in charge placed the container of raw chicken on ice. Discussed proper cold holding temperatures and techniques with the person in charge.
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) -A gallon of milk stored in the walk-in refrigerator was not properly date marked. Corrective action: Discussed proper date marking techniques with the person in charge.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) -A wiping cloth on the counter to the right of the flat top grill on the cook line was not stored in the sanitizer solution between uses.
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 exterior of the fryer on the cook line was soiled. -The exterior of the ice machine to the left of the cook line was soiled. -The shelf above the cold holding unit next to the coffee machine in the kitchen was soiled.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) -The floor throughout the kitchen was soiled. -The caulking on the three compartment sink was soiled.
06/09/2021 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The restaurant did not have a certified food protection manager. Corrective action: Provided the certified food protection manager certification handout at the time of inspection.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) Soap was not provided at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Corrective action: Discussed always having soap available at all hand sinks with the person in charge. The person in charge did not have additional soap on-site to replace it. Employees were instructed to use the other hand sink until the soap is replaced.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) A sanitizer wiping cloth was stored outside of the sanitizer bucket in the preparation sink area.
03/24/2020 Inspection, Education
03/12/2020 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The restaurant did not have a certified food protection manager. Corrective action: The owner took the test on Monday 3/9/2020 and is waiting to hear back on the results.
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 cycle of the dish machine did not produce 50ppm of chlorine residual at the time of inspection. Corrective action: Discussed setting up the three compartment sink for manual cleaning. The person in charge called Autochlor and a maintenance person arrived on-site at the time of inspection. The dish machine was serviced and retested between 50-200ppm chlorine residual.
25 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf) Chicken dishes that are fully cooked should not be marked under the consumer advisory. Corrective action: Discussed proper asterisk use on the consumer advisory with the person in charge.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Sanitizer wiping cloths were stored outside of the sanitizer bucket on the preparation sink and preparation table.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) The hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink was slow to drain.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors (C) The door to the women's restroom was not self closing.
10/03/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The restaurant did not have a certified food protection manager. Corrective action: Provided the certified food protection certification hand out at the time of inspection.
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf) The facility did not have a procedure to clean up vomit and diarrheal events. Corrective action: Provided the cleanup procedures for vomit and diarrheal events handout.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) An employee was observed not washing their hands with soap in between clean and dirty dishes. Corrective action: Discussed hand washing policy with the person in charge.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Signs reminding employees to wash their hands were not present at the hand sink next to the three compartment sink or the hand sink in the wait station area. Corrective action: Inspector provided signs.
20 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector Comments: 3-501.14 Cooling (P) Green chile (51°F) was improperly cooled in the walk in refrigerator for more than six hours. Corrective action: The person in charge discarded the green chile.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) The seal behind the three compartment sink was missing in parts. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Cardboard was used to line the shelf above the cook line.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (P) A hose was directly connected to the mop sink faucet without a proper back flow prevention device. Corrective action: The person in charge disconnected the hose.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors (C) The door was not self closing on the women's restroom.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The wall behind the preparation sink was soiled.
10/10/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw shell eggs were stored above ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Raw chicken was stored over ready to eat foods in the walk-in cooler. Corrective action: Foods were moved to the bottom shelf and education was provided on storage by cook temperature order.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish washing machine tested at less than 50ppm chlorine solution. Corrective action: The manager refilled solution in the machine and the sanitizer tested at 50ppm chlorine.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Sauce squeeze bottles were not properly labeled as to their contents.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking was in disrepair on the preparation sink. The door gaskets were torn on the two door reach-in freezer.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves were soiled above the preparation sink. The shelves were soiled underneath the steam table. The shelves were soiled in the walk-in refrigerator.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The caulking was soiled on the three compartment sink.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Wet wiping cloths were stored outside of sanitizer buckets on the cook line and on the small preparation table to the left of the walk-in refrigerator.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored unprotected from contamination on the stove top door handle.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were observed in the wall behind the hand sink to the right of the soda machine. The wall behind the hot holding machine was soiled with food splash.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light above the preparation sink was not functional.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: A pair of keys were stored next to consumer items above the cold top refrigerator.
10/09/2017 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not readily accessible at the hand sink in the server exposition area.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Several chemical spray bottles were not labeled as to their contents in the mop sink and chemical storage room.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Several squirt bottles containing consumer food were not labeled as to their contents throughout the kitchen area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gasket was torn on the cold top refrigerator door across from the stove in the cook line area.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored not protected from contamination on the oven handle across from the cold top refrigerator in the cook line area.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Coffee filters were stored not protected from contamination on table with the coffee maker in the sever exposition area.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were observed in the wall behind the three compartment sink in the ware wash area.
06/30/2017 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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