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  • 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 Fat Boys Bar and Grill
Business Name Fat Boys Bar and Grill
Address 10660 E Alameda Ave
Aurora, CO 80012-1016
Phone 303-344-1905

Inspection Details
01/04/2022 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf): The hand sink at the bar area was not supplied with soap. Corrective Action: The soap was replaced by the manager. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C): Multiple hand sinks throughout the facility did not have a sign reminding 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): Multiple foods in the small reach-in refrigerator across from the grill and the walk-in refrigerator were stored above 41°F (43-45°F) for less than four hours. Corrective Action: All refrigerators were adjusted to read 41°F or below during the inspection.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals (P): Multiple sanitizer spray bottles used throughout the kitchen measured above 400 parts per million quaternary ammonium residual. Corrective Action: The sanitizer was diluted by the employees.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C): The ice scoop at the bar was stored with the handle touching the ice.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C): Metal containers at the dish area were stacked and nested while still wet.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C): The door to the employee restroom in the kitchen did not self- close.
03/31/2020 Inspection, Education
06/25/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Hand washing signs were not available at the hand sinks used by employees in the kitchen, bar and restroom.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer buckets located on the cook line had a concentration below 50-200 ppm chlorine residual. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Inspector had an employee remix the sanitizer buckets to the correct concentration.
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Cooked baked potatoes wrapped in foil were 122°F stored at room temperature on top of the kitchen convection oven. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Inspector educated employees on proper hot holding techniques and had an employee move the baked potatoes to the grill for proper hot holding.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Whipped butter stored in the front kitchen reach in refrigerator was 47°F. The ambient temperature of the reach in refrigerator was 46-47°F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Inspector had the facility move the whipped butter to another refrigerator and had an employee adjust the reach in refrigerator temperature to hold below 41°F.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: An unlabeled spray bottle of glass cleaner was stored in the bar area. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Inspector had the facility relabeled the spray bottle as to its contents.
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: Bagged chicken wings that were cooling in the cook line cold top refrigerator and the walk in beer refrigerator were between 45-60°F. CORRECTIVE ACTION: Inspector had the facility move the chicken wings to the freezer to cool down rapidly and discussed proper cooling methods which included cooling the chicken wings down to 41°F before bagging.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: Sanitizer buckets in the kitchen were stored directly on the floor.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: Utensils were stored in buckets of sanitizer solution on the floor on the grill line. Tongs were stored on the rim of the cook line trash cans.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the kitchen hand sink was cracked. The door gasket on the bar center door refrigerator was torn.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: A hole was present in the celling on the cook line.
05/18/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/15/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw fish was stored above ready to eat limes in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective action: Manager moved the fish to an approved location.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The following items were measured above 41°F in the salad cold top: cut lettuce (45°F), shredded cheese (46°F). Cook line cold top: cut lettuce (50°F), cooked chicken (50°F). Corrective action: Manager rapidly cooled the items.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish washing machine measured less than 50ppm chlorine residual on the final rinse cycle. Corrective action: Follow up required.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The bar hand sink did not have soap and paper towels. Corrective action: Manager provided soap and paper towels.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle located in the bar area was unlabeled as to its contents. Corrective action: Manager labeled the bottle.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Wiping cloths not in use were stored outside of a sanitizing solution in the bar area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink by the rear exit was not sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Base coving throughout the facility was in disrepair. Holes were observed in the wall by the back cook line area. Holes were observed in the ceiling throughout the facility.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments:
05/02/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A bottle of whiskey at the bar was adulterated with a fruit fly. Corrected on-site.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee in the ware washing area was observed handling soiled dishes and proceeded to handle clean dishes without removing their gloves and washing their hands. Corrected on-site.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved, open-top, employee beverage was observed on the shelf above the preparation sink. Corrected on-site.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not readily available at the employee restroom handsink. Corrected on-site.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: A fly strip with a significant amount of flies upon it was observed above the ware washing area. Corrected on-site.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Cooked chicken was left to cool in a thick, plastic container in the keg walk-in refrigerator. Cooked potatoes were left to cool while wrapped in aluminum foil, out of temperature control on top of the preparation area oven.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A spatula stored in the preparation area drawer was worn.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A door gasket was torn in the cook line, reach-in freezer. Two door gaskets were torn in the cook line, cold-top refrigerator. A door gasket was torn in the keg walk-in refrigerator. Cardboard was used to line shelves in the keg walk-in refrigerator. Scoops with no handles were observed in containers of sugar, flour, and salt across from the walk-in refrigerator.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door and door frame of the employee restroom was soiled. The fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator were dusty.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the dish machine was soiled. The top of the dish machine was soiled with debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Two knives were stored in a crevice between the wall and a piece of metal pipe to the left of the preparation area table.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: A single-use, plastic container of mayonnaise was reused to store flour on a shelf across from the walk-in refrigerator.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The preparation area handsink was not firmly attached to the wall. The caulking at the ware washing area handsink was torn. A dump sink was not provided for the bar.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several holes were observed in the wall behind the preparation area handsink. Several holes were observed in the wall behind the preparation area fryers. A hole was observed in the ceiling above the cook line. The floor tiles adjacent to the dish machine were cracked. The paint on the wall adjacent to the dish shelves was chipped.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The door of the employee restroom was not self-closing.
04/14/2016 Inspection, Routine
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The chlorine sanitizing dish machine had a chlorine residual that failed to meet or exceed 50 ppm after the final rinse. Corrected on-site.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not readily available at the bar handsink. Corrected on-site.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: The ice bins at the bar where uncovered when not in use.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cook line cutting board was grooved. Four spatulas in the drawer of the preparation table adjacent to the cook line were chipped.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The panel cover for the kitchen ice machine was missing. A door gasket was torn in the cook line cold drawers. A door gasket was torn in the cook line reach-in freezer. Two door gaskets were torn in the wait station, three-door, reach-in refrigerator.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator were dusty. The caulking at the dish machine was soiled with grime. The handles of the cook line handsink were soiled.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The top of the dish machine was soiled with food debris. Clean, metal drop pans were stored and nested while wet on shelves in the preparation area.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Scoops without handles were stored in containers of sugar, seasoned salt, flour and corn meal in the dry storage area. A scoop without a handle was observed in a container of sugar in the preparation area.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single-use, plastic, food containers were reused throughout the kitchen to store chicken, pork, sugar, and various other foods.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A dump sink was not present at the bar. The handsink adjacent to the ware washing area had a leak.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The lids of the dumpster were open when not in use.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The coving behind the kitchen ice machine was torn. Several holes were observed in the wall by the dish machine. Several holes were observed in the wall behind the preparation area slicer. A ceiling tile was moved above the cook line. Paint was chipped on the cook line ceiling. The wall behind the soda lines in the breakroom was soiled.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: An unshielded, glass light bulb was observed in the cook line reach-in freezer.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The door of the employee restroom was not self-closing.
10/13/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: One dented can of raspberry preserves was stored with dented cans on the dry food shelves. Corrected on-site.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Two cooked potatoes (118-125°F) were stored out of temperature control on top of the warming oven. Corrected on-site.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Numerous live flies were observed in the kitchen and in the back preparation areas. Corrected on-site.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: Several fly strips in the back preparation areas and adjacent to the wait station had significant numbers of flies present. Corrected on-site.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw steak was observed thawing in a container of cold water on a shelf above the preparation sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the three-compartment sink was in disrepair. The caulking at the preparation sink was worn. Paint was chipped on several shelves adjacent to the cook line entrance. A significant amount of ice build-up was observed on the fan guards of the walk-in freezer. The door gasket on the standing, cook line reach-in freezer was torn. A door gasket was torn on the condiment reach-in refrigerator.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Grease was observed beneath the flat-top grill on the cook line. The caulking at the dish machine was soiled with grime.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the handsink adjacent to the ice machine was in disrepair. The caulking at the preparation area handsink was torn. The three-compartment sink faucet had a continuous leak when in-use. The faucet of the three-compartment sink was loose. The faucet on the preparation sink was loose.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The lids of the dumpster were open when not in use.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall coving adjacent to the ice machine was torn away from the wall. The wall was torn adjacent to the entrance of the dish machine area. Several holes were observed in the wall across from the three-compartment sink. The wall coving in the water heater room was in disrepair. The light switch and its wall in the employee restroom were soiled. The ventilation grate on the ceiling of the employee restroom was soiled. The wall to the left of the handsink in the back women's restroom was in disrepair.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights were not operational in the back women's restroom.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the base of the employee restroom toilet was soiled.
11/06/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/24/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Raw fillets (50°F), shredded lettuce (46°F), sliced tomatoes (52°F), cole slaw (47°F), shredded cheese (50°F), and hard boiled eggs (47°F) were above 41°F on the north and south cold top. Raw beef patties (46°F), raw chicken (46°F), sliced cheese (49°F), and raw steaks (48°F) were above 41°F in the cold drawers under the grill on the cook line.
09/26/2014 Inspection, Critical Item
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed using the hand sink next to the back door to wet a towel.
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A 4-quart tub of dirty rice was 68°F in the walk-in refrigerator after cooling for more than 6 hours.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Guacamole (47°F) and hard boiled eggs (48°F) were above 41°F in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw fish fillets (50°F), shredded lettuce (46°F), sliced tomatoes (52°F), cole slaw (47°F), shredded cheese (50°F), and hard boiled eggs (47°F) were above 41°F on the north and south cold top. Raw beef patties (46°F), raw chicken (46°F), sliced cheese (49°F), and raw steaks (48°F) were above 41°F in the cold drawers under the grill on the cook line.
03/27/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/17/2014 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw chicken was stored over raw fish in the walk-in refrigerator.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed changing gloves without first washing hands on the cook line.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored on the cook line cold top cutting board where customer food is prepared.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available in the employee restroom.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Dry food containers were not labeled as to its contents on the rack in the dry storage area.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non-commercial containers were used to store cooked fries and was in poor repair.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the 3-compartment sink was dirty.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The soda dispenser covers at the bar were soiled with debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet in the warewashing area.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The oven mitts used to handle customer food were in poor repair. Metal utensils were stored in standing water in a bucket on the cook line.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The lights over the preparation area were not covered.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: The vent covers on the ceiling on the cook line were soiled with dust.
10/14/2013 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Approved source
Inspector Comments: Oyster shell tags were not marked with an empty date and were not stored in chronological order.
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A consumer advisory was not provided for oysters served raw, undercooked eggs, steak, or hamburgers.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling dirty dishes and then clean dishes without first washing their hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was observed stored above the clean dish area of the dish washing area.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sausage and sliced turkey were stored at 45°F in cold hold drawers under the cook line. Raw chicken was stored at 50°F in a bucket under the two compartment sink. Dressings (ranch, bleu cheese, 1,000 island) were at 46°F in the salad station cold top and reach in refrigerators.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Numerous flies were observed in the kitchen.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: Chemicals were stored above dressing/sauce containers in the chemical storage closet.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Household use only pesticide spray was stored at the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Wood was around the drain under the ware washing area.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Lemons were stored in reused sour cream containers.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Floor tiles were missing in front of the beverage station.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the kitchen was not in operation.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored on the bottom shelf of the front reach in refrigerator.
09/25/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/18/2012 Inspection, Routine
09/26/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/19/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
05/26/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/18/2011 Inspection, Routine
12/20/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/13/2010 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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