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 La Flor Michoacana 1
Business Name La Flor Michoacana 1
Address 1792 W 92nd Ave
Federal Heights, CO 80260-5305
Phone 303-525-1067

Inspection Details
12/08/2021 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 front hand sink near the cashier was not operational. Corrective action: the person in charge informed the inspector the plumbing is being fixed and the hand sink will be functioning later the same day. Hand washing procedures were discussed to ensure employees would wash their hands in the back hand sink. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) The restroom hand sinks were not equipped with signage reminding employees to wash their hands. 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) The back hand sink was not equipped with hand soap. Corrective action: the person in charge supplied this sink with soap.
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) Packaged carne seca made in-house was left out in room temperature on the cashier counter. Champurrado (50°-53° F) in the 2 door reach-in refrigerator adjacent to the ware washing area measured greater than 41° F. Corrective action: the above items were moved to rapidly cool. The inspector provided the person in charge information on CDPHE testing for the carne seca.
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) Salsa verde in the standing 2 door refrigerator in front of the ware washing area did not have a preparation date or use-by date to be used within 7 days of preparation. Corrective action: the person in charge date marked the item. 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Crepe batter made on December 1 stored in the 2 door reach-in refrigerator of the cook line was kept in the facility for longer than 7 days since the preparation date. Corrective action: the item was discarded (see voluntary condemnation).
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-602.11 Food Labels (C) The chips made in-house stored on the shelf above the food preparation counter of the ice cream line were not properly labeled with common name, manufacturer name, net weight, ingredient and allergen list.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Ice cream scoops were stored in a bucket of standing water measuring 68° F. Tongs in the cold tops of the ice cream line were stored in water (45° F) measuring less than 135° F.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-501.19 Closing Toilet Room Doors (C) The doors of the restroom were not self closing.
03/24/2020 Inspection, Education
06/25/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: The facility did not have at least one employee with a food safety manager certification.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: Raw burger patties were stored above ready to eat vegetables in the cold top refrigerator at the cook line. Corrective Action: Burger patties were relocated to prevent cross contamination.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: Date marking was not implemented at the facility. Corrective Action: Date marking was discussed. A guidance sheet in spanish was left with operator.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: Two spray bottles with line juice were not labeled as to their content.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The gaskets of the cold top refrigerator at the cook line were in disrepair.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Base coving was in disrepair at the ice cream food preparation room.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: Lights were not operational on the ventilation hood.
06/22/2017 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Approved source
Inspector Comments: Carne secas purchased by the facility did not have a receipt of sale available upon request and the source could not be determined.
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented, unwholesome can of ice cream sauce was stored with wholesome cans in the dry storage room.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed washing their hands for less than 20 seconds at the front service hand sink.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Corn dogs were 51°F, raw bacon was 48°F, hot dogs were 52°F, milk was 49°F, mayonnaise was 52°F, and eggs were 49°F if the 1-door reach-in beverage refrigerator in the kitchen.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Spray bottles containing food throughout the facility were not labeled as to their contents. Bulk containers of white powder food substances were not labeled as to their contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Cutting boards by the 3-compartment sink were scored. Non-food grade containers were observed storing food in the 2-door refrigerator by the grill line.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Plastic covering was observed on the ice machine and the 2-door reach-in freezer in the back kitchen. Multiple potentially hazardous open food items were observed stored in a 1-door reach-in beverage refrigerator which stated "Use for packaged and bottled products only." Door gaskets to the 2-door cold-top refrigerator at the front service counter were torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets to the 2-door refrigerator in the kitchen and 2-door cold-top refrigerator at the front service counter were soiled with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Lights above the back 3-compartment sink were non-functional. A light in the dry storage closet by the employee restroom was not shielded.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: Caulking around the grill line ventilation hood was worn and torn.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The customer restroom door was not self-closing.
09/23/2015 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage (twist top) was stored with customer foods in the glass reach-in refrigerator across from the small 3 compartment sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Clear spray bottles containing food products throughout the facility were not labeled as to their contents.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Frozen shrimp in the front prep sink was not being thawed in an approved manner.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Domestic blenders and crockpots were observed throughout the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Raw wood was exposed on the shelf above the steam table.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided to the 2 door reach-in refrigerator in the back across from the prep sink.
06/03/2015 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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