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 4375
Business Name Taco Bell
Address 5050 S Quebec St
Denver, CO 80237-2707
Phone 303-796-8538

Inspection Details
11/12/2019 Inspection, Routine
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf) Clean-up procedures for a vomit or diarrheal event were not available for review at the time of inspection. Provided the manager on duty the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment clean-up guidance document, violation corrected.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) Torn door gaskets were observed on the right side of the main food preparation cooler.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) Ice build-up was present within the facility's walk-in freezer.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-201.13 Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed (C) The base coving located around the facility's mop sink was in poor condition. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Dust was present on the ceiling vent above the facility's 3-compartment and throughout the ceiling in the walk-in cooler. Soilage was present within the basin on the facility's mop sink.
11/01/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/25/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A wye valve with a shut off was present downstream from the mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker. Re-inspection required.
10/01/2018 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Shredded lettuce (55°F), diced tomatoes (48°F), shredded cheese (47-49°F), sour cream (46-48°F), pico de gallo (52°F), guacamole with cut tomatoes (46°F) in the main cold top refrigerator (top and bottom) cold holding above 41°F.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A wye valve with a shut off was present downstream from the mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The hood vent was not properly sealed to the metal flashing surrounding it.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Multiple knives were soiled with debris and stored as clean in the knife storage area near the preparation sink.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan covers in the walk in refrigerator were dusty. fan covers in the walk in freezer had frost built up on them. The area inside the hard shell tortilla storage on the cook line was dusty on the cover portion.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Multiple plastic and metal pans were stacked and stored wet on the shelf above and across from the three compartment sink.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: the dumpster lid was open.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor inside the walk in freezer was soiled with debris.
11/03/2017 Inspection, Routine
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The back hand sink faucet was leaking.
11/28/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/16/2016 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee beverage was stored above food items on the dry storage rack near the drive through window.
05d - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Sewage disposal
Inspector Comments: Standing raw sewage was observed in the basin of the mop sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking around the base of the drive through soda machine was cracked and soiled with mold.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The slurpee machine was leaking onto the floor.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Multiple small holes were present on the wall around the walk-in refrigerator. The coving beneath the 3 compartment sink was cracked.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: Toilet paper in the women's restroom was stored outside the dispenser.
11/18/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/17/2015 Inspection, Routine
05d - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Sewage disposal
Inspector Comments: Standing raw sewage was observed in the basin of the mop sink.

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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