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 4078
Business Name Taco Bell 4078
Address 7911 S Broadway
Littleton, CO 80122-2710
Phone 303-794-4592

Inspection Details
06/03/2021 Inspection, Routine
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: A shut off valve was located downstream of an atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink. (Priority) Corrective Action: Provided education on backflow prevention.
04/30/2019 Inspection, Routine
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) An unapproved employee beverage container was observed in the ware wash area.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-501.112 Removing Dead or Trapped Birds, Insects, Rodents and other Pest (C) Several dead insects were observed in the cabinet below the soda machine in the lobby area.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(B) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The cabinet was soiled with food debris under the soda machine in the lobby area.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (P) A shutoff device was downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the faucet in the mop sink. Staff will obtain a hose bibb and send photos to TCHD.
04/27/2017 Inspection, Routine
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cabinet underneath the dining area soda machine was soiled. The interior of the upright hot holding unit was soiled with debris. The grill hood was soiled with grease.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster plug for the outside dumpster was missing.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor corners in the kitchen were soiled with debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several ceiling lights were burned out.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking for the toilet in the women's restroom was split.
04/13/2015 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The three compartment sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The kitchen hand sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The kitchen ceiling was soiled over the food preparation area. The kitchen floor in the food preparation area was soiled with food debris. A hole was observed in the wall near the back kitchen freezer.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The mens urinal was not adequately sealed to the wall.
04/14/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the cold top was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the fry area freezer was soiled with food debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Pans were stacked wet, not allowed to air dry.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The lighting in the dry storage area was not adequate.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: One of the 2 ladies room toilets was not functioning.
04/09/2013 Inspection, Routine
04/17/2012 Inspection, Routine
04/27/2011 Inspection, Routine
05/12/2010 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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