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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 New China City
Business Name New China City
Address 10300 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80010-5018
Phone 303-341-0888

Inspection Details
10/01/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/26/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: A certified food protection manager was not associated to this facility.(Core)
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: Employee food and beverages were stored along the cook line in the kitchen, in the walk in refrigerator, on the food preparation sink, and in the walk in freezer at this facility.(Core)
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed washing their hands in the three compartment sink. An employee did not wash their hands upon returning to the kitchen after using the employee kitchen restroom. Corrective action: education and handouts on proper hand washing were provided.(Priority foundation)
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Several pans were stored in and around the hand sink next to the three compartment sink. The front hand sink was not accessible due to several items blocking it. Corrective action: the items were moved to approved locations.(Priority foundation) Proper hand washing signage was not present at the facility hand washing sinks.(Core)
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: Several dented cans intended for use were present on a storage rack in the back kitchen. Corrective action: cans were moved to approved location.(Priority)
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: Raw shrimp was stored above cooked rice in the walk in refrigerator. Raw beef was stored above lettuce in the walk in refrigerator. Raw chicken was stored over raw shrimp in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective action: all items were moved to an approved location.(Priority)
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The blade on the table mounted can open was soiled with food debris. Corrective action: education on proper cleaning methods was provided.(Priority foundation)
20 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector Comments: No rapid cooling procedures were in place for cooked vegetables cooling at room temperature on the three compartment sink in the kitchen. Corrective action: education and a handout on rapid cooling were provided.(Priority foundation)
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Liquid eggs in the cook line cold top refrigerator measured 49° F. Cooked chicken in the walk in refrigerator measured between 46° - 48° F. Cooked rice in the walk in refrigerator measured 45° F. Raw beef in the walk in refrigerator measured 44° F. Raw chicken in the walk in refrigerator measured 46° F. Raw shrimp in the walk in refrigerator measured 46° F. (Priority)
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: A date marking system was not in place at this facility for refrigerated, ready-to-eat foods held longer than 24 hours once opened or prepared to be used or discarded within 7 days. Corrective action: education and handouts on proper date marking were provided.(Priority foundation)
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: Soap was stored next to clean dishes on the three compartment sink. Corrective action: item was moved to an approved location.(Priority)
31 - Good Retail Practices
Water & ice from approved source
Inspector Comments:
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: Cooked noodles in the walk in refrigerator were cooled covered and in too deep of containers. Corrective action: education and a hand out on proper cooling methods were provided.(Priority foundation)
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: Pest droppings were present in the back kitchen and mop sink area; and no active pest control methods were in place at the facility. Excessive flies were present throughout the kitchen; and no active pest control methods were in place at the facility. Corrective action: education and a handout on retail food pest control methods were provided.(Priority foundation)
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: In-use utensils at the rice hot holding table were stored in standing water at room temperature.(Core)
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: Excessive grease was on the cook line vent hood.(Core) The racks in the walk in refrigerator were rusted.(Core) A raw wood board soiled and moldy was present on the three compartment sink.(Core) Raw chicken was stored directly in cardboard boxes in the walk in refrigerator.(Core)
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: Excessive grease was present on the cook line vent hood.(Core)
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: A spray nozzle was present downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink. Corrective action: spray nozzle was removed.(Priority)
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: A covered receptacle was not present in the kitchen employee restroom.(Core) The door on the kitchen employee restroom was not self-closing.(Core)
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The floor of the walk in refrigerator was cracked and rusted.(Core) The coving around the outside of the walk in refrigerator was chipped away and rusted.(Core) The fan shields in the walk in refrigerator were rusted.(Core) The floor under all kitchen equipment was soiled with excess food debris.(Core)
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: A light bulb in the cook line vent hood was not functioning.(Core) A light bulb in the walk in refrigerator was not functioning.(Core)
10/25/2018 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of bamboo shoots were stored with wholesome cans on the back dry storage shelves. Corrective action: the dented can was removed from the shelf and placed into a morgue area to return for credit by the person in charge.
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: A bowl of raw chicken was stored above a case of broccoli in the walk in refrigerator. Multiple containers of raw chicken were stored above two containers of cooked, ready to eat chicken in the walk in refrigerator. Corrective action: person in charge rearranged the walk in refrigerator so that all ready to eat foods and produce were located above raw animal foods.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored above the bulk flour bin on the shelves across from the food preparation area. Corrected action: person in charge discarded the employee beverage.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A sprayer head was connected to a hose down stream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker located on the mop sink faucet. Corrective action: person in charge removed the the sprayer head from the end of the hose.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Multiple buckets of soy sauce and various other sauces were stored on the ground both inside and outside of the walk in refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Aluminum foil was observed lining the bottom of the two door reach in refrigerator across from the cook line. A torn door gasket was observed at the two door reach in refrigerator across from the cook line.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cook line ventilation hoods were soiled with grease and food debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Stainless steel containers were stacked when wet on the shelf above the three compartment ware washing sink.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop handle was in contact with flour in the bulk bin located on the shelves in the food preparation area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking located at the restroom hand sink was torn and in disrepair. Both faucets located at the three compartment ware washing sink were leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floors and walls located behind the cook line were heavily soiled with grease and food debris. The wall above the three compartment ware washing sink was soiled with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb above the cook line was non-functional. Multiple light bulbs were non-functional in the food preparation area. A light bulb located in the walk in refrigerator was non-functional. Multiple light bulbs located at the front counter area were non-functional.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The employee restroom trash can does not have a lid despite women using the facility. The employee restroom door was not self closing.
10/10/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Four large dented cans were stored with wholesome cans on the back dry storage shelves across from the water heater closet.
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: A container of raw chicken was stored above a container of cooked tempura chicken in the walk in refrigerator. A container of raw chicken was stored above a case of ready to eat cabbage in the walk in refrigerator. A container of raw intact steak was stored above a case of ready to eat green bell peppers in the walk in refrigerator. A bowl of raw shrimp was stored above a bucket of chopped ready to eat onions in the walk in refrigerator.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A sprayer head was attached to a hose downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: The concentration of chlorine bleach sanitizer in the wiping cloth bucket located beneath the triple sink measured greater than 200 ppm (parts per million) chlorine residual.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A case of raw shelled eggs were stored on the ground of the walk in refrigerator. Numerous buckets of sauces and chili pastes were stored on the ground of the walk in refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed on the left door of the two door reach in refrigerator across from the cook line. A scoop without a handle was observed in the bulk rice bin on the shelves adjacent to the food preparation sink.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The right side of the ventilation hoods were heavily soiled with grease and debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean stainless steel containers located on the shelf above the triple sink were observed being stacked wet.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A continuous use plastic spoon was stored in standing water measuring 68°F in a container located in between the white and brown rice steamers adjacent to the cook line.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Numerous rolls of disposable paper towels used for drying hands after hand washing though out the facility were being stored in the employee restroom.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: A single use soy sauce bucket was observed being reused as a bulk salt bin on the shelves adjacent to the food preparation sink. Multiple single use soy sauce buckets were observed being reused to store chili paste and various sauces in the walk in refrigerator.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The left faucet located at the triple sink was leaking. The right faucet located at the triple sink was leaking.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lid was observed open upon inspection.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor behind the fryer banks were heavily soiled with grease and food debris. The wall behind the triple sink was soiled with a mold like residue. The wall beneath the triple sink was heavily soiled with debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb located beneath the ventilation hood was non functional. A light bulb located in the walk in refrigerator was non functional.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The employee bathroom door is not self closing.
10/18/2016 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw chicken was inappropriately stored above ready-to-eat bean sprouts. Corrected on-site.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Hot and sour soup (113-118°F) were not stored at 135°F or higher in the cook line steam table. Corrected on-site.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cut napa cabbage (45°F) was stored out of temperature control next to the cook line cold-top refrigerator. Garlic and oil (66°F) was stored above 41°F on the cook line cart. Corrected on-site.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A hose with an attached spray nozzle was connected to the mop sink faucet with allowed the integral atmospheric vacuum breaker to be left under continuous pressure. Corrected on-site.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A cutting board stored on the large preparation table was grooved and discolored. The cutting board on the cook line, cold-top refrigerator was grooved and discolored. Several plastic, bulk food containers (not labeled for food storage) were used to store rice and corn starch adjacent to the preparation sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A door gasket was torn in the walk-in refrigerator. A door gasket was torn in the cook line, cold-top refrigerator. The caulking to the left of the warewashing area handsink was in disrepair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The large rice cooker stored adjacent to the preparation sink was soiled with debris. The sauce containers stored above the cook line, cold-top refrigerator were soiled. The containers used to store green onions, onions, and bell peppers were soiled.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves in the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with food debris. The shelf above the preparation sink was soiled and dusty. The shelves to the right of the preparation sink were soiled and dusty. The sides and tops of the fryers were soiled with grease. The pipe on the right side of the cook line grill was soiled with grease. The exteriors of the bulk food containers for corn starch, rice, and sugar were soiled. The shelf above the three-compartment sink was soiled with grime.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The handles of the front counter handsink were heavily soiled. The right faucet of the three-compartment sink was leaking. The mop sink was heavily soiled. The handles of the restroom handsink were soiled and discolored.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The light switch and surrounding wall of the restroom was soiled. The walls above and below the there-compartment sink were soiled and discolored. The wall behind the preparation sink was soiled with food debris. The floor of the cook line was soiled.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: A rice cooker used for employees was stored on the preparation sink drainboard. Several employee belongings including rice cookers and food containers were stored on the shelf above the preparation sink.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The door of the restroom was not self-closing.
06/16/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Dented cans were stored with wholesome cans on the shelves rack at the back of the kitchen. Corrected on site.
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw shrimp was stored above ready to eat celery, raw chicken was stored above ready to eat sprouts, and raw beef above ready to eat rice in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrected on site.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The white cutting board on the cold top refrigerator at the cook line was deeply grooved. A household use only rice cooker was observed on the preparation sink drainboard. Non food grade containers were used to store bulk items (flour, rice, etc) on the shelves rack by the three compartment sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking of the ventilation hood was in disrepair. The caulking of the three compartment sink was moldy. Aluminum foil was used to cover the exterior of the big rice cooker at the cook line.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves above the preparation sink and above the three compartment sink were soiled with grease.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service food containers were being reused throughout the facility.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall at the three compartment sink was soiled.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: One light bulb at the ventilation hood and one at the walk-in refrigerator were not operational.
07/18/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/26/2014 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw beef was stored above onions, raw chicken was stored on top of broccoli, raw chicken was stored above ready-to-eat onions, and raw chicken was stored on top of shredded cabbage. An employee stated the tongs used to pick up raw chicken were also used to pick up raw beef, raw shrimp and raw pork.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed touching raw shrimp then touching utensils and changing tasks without first washing hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved open container was stored on a preparation surface containing an employee drink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the 3-compartment sink was in poor repair. The gaskets on the reach-in refrigerator across from the grill were torn.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The utensil used to scoop rice was stored in standing water.
09/03/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed: wiping hands on his apron, filling a cup from a hand washing sink, and dumping a cup into a hand washing sink. Corrected on site.
04/03/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/20/2013 Inspection, Routine
03/19/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/12/2012 Inspection, Routine
03/28/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/24/2011 Inspection, Routine
04/26/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/16/2010 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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