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 19310
Business Name Taco Bell 19310
Address 10750 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80010-5022
Phone 303-344-2785

Inspection Details
02/18/2022 Inspection, Routine
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) The facility used a cup as a scoop for ice at the drive through window.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (P): A shut-off valve was observed downstream of the mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker (backflow preventer) and the backflow preventer was not designed for continuous pressure. Corrective Action: The inspector educated the person in charge to ensure the sink faucet remains closed.
12/05/2018 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not available from the automatic soap dispensers located at the hand sink across from the fryers. Corrective action: Operator installed new batteries in the automatic soap dispenser to provide soap to the hand sink.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A leak was present on the cold water faucet handle on the hand sink in the womens restroom. The caulking on the hand sink located in the front kitchen area was cracked.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids located on the outdoor dumpsters were left open.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the wall below the drive up window and above the mop sink.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light located in the walk in freezer was not functioning upon inspection.
12/23/2016 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A cupboard at the drive through window was in disrepair.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Ice build up was observed on the condenser in the freezer.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor coving at the mop sink was broken. Holes were observed in the wall behind the mop sink.
01/08/2016 Inspection, Routine
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several floor tiles by the cook line and by the back door were observed cracked. The floor grout was observed in disrepair allowing for the pooling of water and accumulation of food debris between tiles. The coving of the white hand sink caninet by the cashier station was in disrepair.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking around the toilets at the customer bathrooms were observed in disrepair. The caulking around the men's bathroom had sink was observed in disrepair.
01/12/2015 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The hand dryer in the women's bathroom was not operation and paper towels were not provided as another option to dry hands. Corrected on-site.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several door gaskets were torn on cook line reach-in refrigerators.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on numerous cook line reach-in refrigerators were soiled.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several holes were observed in the wall to the right of the prep sink. The ceiling tiles above the cook line were heavily stained.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light was not operational above the fryer.
01/08/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets on the reach-in refrigerator next to the pizza cooker were torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the east hand sink was dirty.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Metal pans were stacked wet on the dish rack by the 3-compartment sink.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The basin of the mop sink was dirty. The caulking on the mop sink was moldy.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: One light was not working under the east vent hood. The lights were not shielded on the hot unit next to the south cold top.
01/08/2013 Inspection, Routine
02/06/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/02/2012 Inspection, Routine
02/14/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/10/2011 Inspection, Routine
03/02/2010 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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