Health Inspection Information

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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 Hamburger Stand 646
Business Name Hamburger Stand 646
Address 938 S Havana St
Aurora, CO 80012-3004
Phone 303-344-1306

Inspection Details
07/26/2022 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) -The facility did not have a certified food protection manager. Corrective action: Provided the certified food protection manager handout to the person in charge.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf) -The food contact surface of the ice deflector shield in the ice machine near the mop sink was soiled. Corrective action: Discussed proper cleaning frequencies of food contact surfaces with the person in charge.
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) -The following items measured greater than 41°F in the one door cold top reach-in refrigerator to the left of the vent hood above the fryers: shredded american cheese (45°F), sliced american cheese (41°F), and sliced mozzarella cheese (54°F). Corrective action: The above food product was put on ice, and the lids were put on. Discussed proper cold holding temperatures and techniques with the person in charge. -The following items measured greater than 41°F in the two door cold top reach-in refrigerator to the left of the vent hood above the grill: sliced tomatoes (52°F-54°F), and sliced american cheese (51°F). Corrective action: The above food product was put on ice, and the lids were put on.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C) -An ambient air thermometer was not present in the two door cold top reach-in refrigerator to the left of the vent hood above the grill.
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) -The door gasket was torn on the two door cold top reach-in refrigerator to the left of the vent hood above the grill.
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 fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator were soiled.
03/31/2020 Inspection, Education
04/05/2019 Inspection, Routine
09 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector Comments: 3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (P) An employee was observed handling ready to eat hot dogs with bare hands. Corrective Action: Inspector educated employees on proper methods of handling ready to eat foods.
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 washing sink by the drive thru window was used to dump soda. Corrective Action: Inspector educated management on proper usage of hand washing sinks.
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) The chili in the hot holding unit measured between 51-89°F. Corrective Action: The manager reheated chili in the oven to 165°F before placing in the hot holding unit to be held at 135°F.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Swiss cheese was 61°F in the cold top refrigerator. Corrective Action: The manager placed the cheese in the walk in refrigerator to cool the cheese slices down to 41°F.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) A sanitizer bucket was stored on the floor.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Several containers where stacked wet.
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) Single use containers were stored with their food contact surfaces exposed.
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) The cold top door gasket was torn.
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 door gasket in the reach in refrigerator below the fryer was soiled.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: 5-501.114 Using Drain Plugs (C) The dumpster was missing a drain plug.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-501.14 Cleaning Ventilation Systems, Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C) The walk in refrigerator fan was dusty.
03/27/2018 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A pitcher was observed in the basin of the hand sink next to the food preparation sink. The pitcher was removed from the hand sink. Corrected on-site. Employees were observed washing their hands at the food preparation sink. Discussed hand washing at the hand sink. Corrected on-site.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling ready to eat cheese with their bare hands at the cold top refrigerator by the cook line grill. Employee was notified of the issue, proceeded to wash their hands and put on gloves. Corrected on-site.
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Two hamburger patties were 44°F after cooling for an unknown amount of time in the cook line cold top refrigerator. Burger patties were discarded. Corrected on-site.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided to the hand sink by the front cash register. Paper towels were placed at the hand sink. Corrected on-site.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A package of cooked sausages was observed thawing at room temperature on the shelf beneath the hot dog rolling unit.
04/10/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A cup was inappropriately stored in the basin of the drive-thru handsink. Corrected on-site.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee on the cook line was observed handling a ready-to-eat tortilla with their bare hands. Corrected on-site.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: A container of chlorine sanitizer stored adjacent to the fryer had a residual that exceeded 200 ppm on the test strip. Corrected on-site.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Paint was chipped on the small shelf at the drive-thru handsink. The caulking above the fryers was torn.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A refrigerator thermometer was not provided for the cook line, cold-top, refrigerator.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Quaternary ammonia sanitizer test strips were not available in the establishment.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: An excessive amount of ice was observed in the cook line, hamburger freezer.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the cook line handsink was torn.
04/13/2016 Inspection, Critical Item
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: A hot dog on the cook line warming rack was 109° F. Corrected on-site.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Tartar sauce (62° F) and ranch dressing (63° F), both labeled for refrigeration, were stored in metal containers on top of ice underneath the ice cream machine (not sufficient amount of ice contact). Raw, pooled eggs were 72° F in a metal container at the grill. Sliced, American cheese was 45° F in a metal container stored next to the grill. Corrected on-site.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not readily available in the womens' restroom. Corrected on-site.
01/20/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/13/2016 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Multiple employees on the cook line failed to wash their hands before donning new pairs of gloves. Two employees on the cook line failed to wash their hands for a full twenty seconds.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee on the cook line was observed touching ready-to-eat buns with their bare hands.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not readily available in the womens' restroom. Corrected on-site.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A container of bleach stored underneath the three-compartment sink was unlabeled as to its contents.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: An employee stated that a container of unapproved, floral-scented bleach was used for warewashing purposes. Corrected on-site.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Numerous unapproved, domestic-use food containers were used throughout the establishment for food storage.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the preparation sink was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Dust was observed inside the cook line, hot dog, reach-in refrigerator.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The spray arm of the dish machine was soiled with grime. Hard water stains were observed on the faucet of the three-compartment sink.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Several wiping cloths were stored out of contact with sanitizer at the warewashing area.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop was stored in contact with ice at the drive-thru ice bin.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The cook line handsink was leaking. The faucet handles of the mop sink were in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor of the outdoor storage area was soiled. The air outtake vent above the warewashing area was not firmly attached. Several ceiling tiles above the warewashing area were stained. The walls around the mop sink were stained with grime. The floor drain underneath the drive-thru soda fountain was soiled with grime.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light was not operational above the preparation sink.
07/08/2015 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved, open-top, employee beverage was observed next to the coffee maker in the grilling area. Corrected on-site.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Hash browns in the warming tray were 107-127°F after being stored there for less than four hours. Corrected on-site.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sliced cheese was 58°F in a container in front of the cook line grill. Sliced ham (47°F), cut tomatoes (51°F) and cooked chorizo (69°F) were stored in the cold-top refrigerator on the cook line for less than four hours. Cooked chorizo was 56°F on the preparation table across from the three-compartment sink. Corrected on-site.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves of the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with food debris. An excessive amount of ice build-up was observed on a pipe in the walk-in freezer.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor of the outside storage building was soiled with dust. The floor drain beneath the ice cream station was excessively soiled.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light shield was moved above the hot holding line.
04/20/2015 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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