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 Pizza Hut Express 20357
Business Name Taco Bell Pizza Hut Express 20357
Address 3554 S Tower Rd
Aurora, CO 80013-3572
Phone 720-870-2884

Inspection Details
12/22/2021 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation (Pf): The hand washing sink near the register (60°F) and in the back dish washing area (93°F) did not reach at least 100°F. Corrective Action: Education on hand sink water temperature was provided and a maintenance ticket for repairs will be submitted.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C): The metal food containers stored in the dish washing area were stacked and nested while still wet. A spatula used in the dish washing area was stored in between the rack and wall, exposing the food contact surface to contamination.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C): the caulking at the vent hood over the grill area was in disrepair.
07/23/2018 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An open employee beverage was stored next to customer food in the reach in personal pizza refrigerator. Corrective action: Manager moved the beverage to an approved location.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand washing sink by the drive through window was in accessible due to a drink machine in front of it. Corrective action: Manager moved the drink machine, making the hand sink accessible.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A chemical bottle was stored on the front counter next to customer trays. Corrective action: Bottle was moved to an approved location.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Cardboard boxes of food were stored on the floor in the rear of the facility.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cold top refrigerator cutting boards were scored.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket to the walk in refrigerator was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Heavy ice build up was present in the walk in freezer.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker was leaking.
07/07/2016 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The rice scoop had half of the handle broken off of the scoop, and the scoop was still in use.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The handle was loose on the lid to the hot water bath in the back of the kitchen.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided inside of the cook line cold-top refrigerator.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The pepsi soda nozzle at the drive-thru soda tower was soiled with extra soda syrup slime. The storage shelf inside of the proofer was soiled with debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall under the three-compartment sink was soiled with debris.
07/28/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/13/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Observed on 7/13/15: An employee at the cook line was observed changing gloves, but the employee did not first wash hands prior to putting on new gloves.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: Observed on 7/13/15: The sprayer on the three-compartment sink hung below the flood rim of the sink, and an air gap was not provided.
07/02/2015 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Cold water was not provided to the north faucet of the three-compartment sink.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The sprayer on the three-compartment sink hung below the flood rim of the sink, and an air gap was not provided.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the pizza cold-top refrigerator was soiled with food debris. The interior shelves of the hot hold box were soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The handle of the hot hold boxes were soiled with debris. The door gaskets on the cook line reach-in refrigerator were soiled with debris. The walk-in freezer had a build up of ice. The shelves above and below the pizza cutting station were soiled with debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The cook line hand sink was leaking from the drain pipe under the hand sink.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several floor tiles were missing from under the three-compartment sink. The floor tile grout was low and missing in several places below the three-compartment sink.
12/18/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/01/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Repeat violation - Cold water was not supplied to the back cook line handsink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Repeat violation - Paper towels were not supplied to the warewashing area handsink. (corrected onsite)
11/17/2014 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee donned a pair of gloves without first washing his hands prior to handling food. Employees were unable to effectively wash their hands at all handsinks as the temperature of the water was too hot. Employees did not wash their hands for at least 20 seconds due to water temperature.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An uncovered employee drink was stored on the handsink near the drive up window.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Shredded lettuce was 44-45°F stored in both cold top coolers on the service line.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The foot trigger for the warewashing area handsink was not operational. Cold water was not provided to any handsink throughout the kitchen.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not supplied to the warewashing area handsink. Handsoap was not provided to the men's restroom handsink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Handsoap was stored in a dispenser labeled as lotion at the back cook line handsink.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A box of frozen potatoes was stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The hood filters above the fryers were soiled with grease and debris.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: A sleeve of single service lids was stored on the floor in the dry storage area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The front area handsink was not adequately sealed to the wall. An ASSE 1022 dual check valve was not installed on the water line for the back area hot water machine.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids were left open at the time of inspection.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor near the slushie machine was soiled.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light shield above the dry storage area was not properly attached to the light fixture. A light in the walk-in refrigerator was not operational.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The drive up window was not fitted with an automatic closer or wind curtain.
10/31/2013 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the pizza dough proofer, and dough retarding were found torn. The reach in cooler next to the pizza oven was found with a torn door gasket. The floor tile in the walk in cooler was found missing at the door to the walk in freezer.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The walk in cooler and walk in freezer were found soiled in the corners under the shelving.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The food pans were found stacked wet and nested in the ware washing area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The ware washing sink was found to have leaking seal, thus allowing water to flow onto the flooring.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Water was found standing in the ware washing against the wall and in the corner.
12/05/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/21/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/06/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/12/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/05/2011 Inspection, Routine
12/15/2010 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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