TCHD Health Inspections

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	Taco Bell Express 20537
Business Name	Taco Bell Express 20537
Address	6350 S Parker Rd Aurora, CO 80016-1056
Phone	303-400-4571

Inspection Details

08/03/2021 Inspection, Follow-Up

07/07/2021 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): Hand sinks provided hot water via a combination faucet measuring 120-150°F and was discouraging to use for necessary hand washing activities and frequencies.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (P) - The hand sink near the make station / food preparation sink was slow to drain.

12/18/2019 Inspection, Routine
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-201.12 Floors, Walls, and Ceilings, Utility Lines (C) - A floor tile around the back door was in disrepair. The wall tile near the floor of the mop sink area was in disrepair.

11/19/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The back flow device on the mop sink was in the incorrect location to properly protect the sink from back siphonage. Follow-up inspection required.

11/05/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut off valve was present downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink. Follow up inspection requirement.

10/23/2018 Inspection, Routine
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Fried chicken filets in the warmer on the service line were 99°F. The chicken was recooked above 165°F for hot holding.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut off valve was downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink. Follow up inspection required.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Gaskets on the reach-in freezers in the prep area were torn.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet in the warewashing area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink on the service line was slow to drain. Condensation accumulation was present in the walk-in freezer.

10/24/2017 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The soap dispenser near the ware washing area was not functioning.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were observed in the walls above the ware washing area hand sink.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb was not functioning in the dry storage area.

10/11/2016 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A hose was attached downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker leaving the contents under continual pressure.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A shelf located near the ware washing area was in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the walls near the back door across from the dry storage shelves. Floor tiles were missing across from the breading station.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light was not functioning above the dry storage near the back door.

10/15/2015 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets were torn on the small reach-in freezer containing chicken on the cook's line.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The exterior of the oil pump at the pizza prep station was heavily soiled with food debris. The dry storage shelves were soiled with dust.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink located outside the dry storage area had a leaking and loosely attached faucet.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floors in dry storage and ware washing areas were soiled with dust, food debris, and grime. The floor around the mop sink was heavily soiled with dirt and grime.

09/09/2014 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: No hot water was available at the womens restroom hand sink.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A sprayer nozzle was present on a hose at the mop sink faucet and was left under constant pressure.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: No paper towels were present at several kitchen hand sinks.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Several boxes of food were present on the ground of the walk in refrigerator.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink in the pizza area was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several ceiling tiles were missing throughout the kitchen. Several holes were present in the wall above the chicken preparation area hand sink.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights throughout the kitchen were not functioning properly.

08/05/2013 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not provided to the hand sink next to the dry storage area and at the hand sink next to the bread stick oven.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Ice build-up was observed in the walk-in freezer.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The handle of the tongs in the potato wedge hot-hold unit was in direct contact with the wedges.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The faucet of the preparation line hand sink was loose and leaking water.