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  • 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 Pizza Hut 2528
Business Name Taco Bell Pizza Hut 2528
Address 16931 E Iliff Ave
Aurora, CO 80013-1587
Phone 303-368-9446

Inspection Details
12/29/2021 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): There were no processes for responding to vomit/diarrheal events. Corrective Action: Education on proper vomit/fecal cleanup procedures was provided.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P). Employees were not washing their hands for at least 20 seconds because the water was too hot (135°F). Corrective Action: Education on proper hand washing procedures was provided.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf). Food contact surfaces on the prep line were routinely sanitized but were not washed and rinsed then sanitized at least every four hours. Corrective Action: Education on proper dish washing techniques was provided.
05/09/2018 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A door gasket on the reach in cooler below the main preparation line was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several door gaskets on the reach in coolers below the main preparation line were soiled with food debris. The door gasket on the single door reach in freezer near the fryers was soiled with food debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Several metal and plastic food containers on the racks in the ware washing area were stacked wet.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall juncture near the mopsink was in disrepair. Several holes were present in the wall above the four compartment sink.
05/04/2016 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Torn door gaskets were observed at the reach-in freezer next to the cook line fryers and the reach-in freezer under the cook line pizza oven.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the conveyor system at the cook line pizza oven was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan guards at the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with debris.
05/27/2015 Inspection, Routine
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The ice dispenser at the drive through soda machine was soiled with mildew.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: A large amount of empty boxes were stored in the back storage area.
12/02/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/26/2014 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee on the cook line was observed working at the register while wearing gloves and proceeded to prepare food without washing their hands and changing their gloves.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Tomato sauce (63°F), sliced pepperoni (67°F), ground beef (62°F), and shredded mozzarella cheese (61°F) were stored in the pizza line cold-top refrigerator for more than 6 hours.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Cold water was not provided at the following handsinks: the drive-thru handsink, both prep area handsinks, and the warewashing area handsink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the women's restroom handsink was torn. A door gasket on the pizza station reach-in refrigerator was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the mop sink was soiled with grime. The faucet handles on the 3-compartment sink were heavily soiled.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Liquid was observed leaking from the pizza station cold-top refrigerator.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several holes were observed in the wall behind the front counter handsink. The wall adjacent to the warewashing area handsink was soiled.
12/05/2013 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The storage shelf in the back kitchen area were soiled with debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Tin pans were stacked wet on the equipment storage rack.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop in the shredded cheese, on the cold top at the pizza preparation area, was stored with the handle in contact with the food.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the hand sink by the preparation sink was moldy and in poor repair.
07/29/2013 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket was torn on the bottom west side door of the cook line refrigerator. The caulking was loose around the drive-thur soda tower and table. The caulking was loose on the three-compartment sink. The caulking was loose around the soda tower in the dining room.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The pizza cold-top refrigerator had a build up of frost in it.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop was stored the handle in contact with the dried dessert twist in bulk storage container.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink temperatures at the drive through hand sink and at the cook line hand sink were 123°F. The caulking was loose on the cook line hand sink. The ware wash hand sink caulking was loose.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall was soiled with debris below the three-compartment sink.
06/15/2012 Inspection, Routine
06/29/2011 Inspection, Routine
06/17/2010 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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