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 5716
Business Name Taco Bell 5716
Address 5572 S Broadway
Littleton, CO 80121-8003
Phone

Inspection Details
08/03/2021 Inspection, Routine
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) The equipment including computer screens and plugs were soiled with dust above the cook line area.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The floor was soiled under the soda syrup rack in the dry storage area.
10/24/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/03/2018 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A plastic cup was stored in the basin of the drive through area hand sink. Corrective action: cup was removed during inspection.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Diced tomatoes (46°F), shredded cheese (52°F), sour cream (50°F) in the top of the South side cold top refrigerator cold holding above 41°F.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the drive through area hand sink. Corrective action: operator provided paper towels at hand sink during inspection.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: an employee was mixing a chlorine based sanitizer with a quaternary ammonia based sanitizer in the three compartment sink. Corrective action: drained existing solution and educated operator on proper use of chemical sanitizers.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The hood vent above the fryers was not properly sealed to the wall. The door handle to the walk in freezer was in disrepair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A knife stored as clean above the preparation sink was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on both doors to the cold top refrigerator and the reach in freezer across from the three compartment sink were soiled with debris. Ice was built up around the walk in refrigerator condenser.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mop sink was not properly sealed to the floor.
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: Ice was built up on the floor inside the walk in freezer.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the main hood vent was non-functioning.
10/31/2016 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Employees were observed donning gloves without washing their hands prior.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Ice was observed in the basin of the drive through hand sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Heavy ice accumulation was observed on the condensation line in the freezer.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The paint on the ceiling surrounding the stairs to the fire escape was chipped.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light above the steaming stove near the dish storage racks was unshielded.
11/05/2015 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee food and an employee drink were observed stored on the back kitchen cold top refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The food preparation sink was not adequately sealed to the wall. The three compartment sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Several pans were stacked wet on the back kitchen storage shelves.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The kitchen hand washing sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The stainless steel behind the fryers was soiled with food debris.
11/12/2014 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Ice was present in the basin of the drive thru handsink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was stored next to drink cups in the drive thru area. An employee beverage was stored next to single use gloves in the locker room.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The FRP on the counter in the drive thru area was chipped.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets for the fryer reach-in refrigerator were soiled with food debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The stainless steel containers on the clean dish racks were stacked wet.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking for the men's restroom handsink was split. The caulking for the prep handsink was split.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor underneath the soda machine was soiled with food debris.
11/12/2013 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The reach-in refrigerator door under the make line was in poor repair.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the cabinet under the self-serve soda fountain was soiled with soda residue.
11/26/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/28/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/07/2011 Inspection, Routine
01/19/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/27/2010 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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