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 Panaderia Contreras 2
Business Name Panaderia Contreras 2
Address 10777 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80010-2402
Phone 303-669-1555

Inspection Details
04/22/2020 Inspection, Education
02/20/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments:
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments:
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments:
02/20/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/07/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: An employee with a supervisory role in food production at the facility could not provide a certified food protection manager certificate upon inspection. Re-inspection required. 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: Several employees throughout the bakery were observed wiping their hands on common towels. Corrective Action: Inspector educated employees on proper hand washing and hand drying procedures. Follow up needed. 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P)
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Several hand washing sinks were not equipped with signs reminding employees to wash their hands. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C)
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 2.5 16oz. blocks of cream cheese measured 53°F for greater than four hours and 1 dozen shell eggs measured 53°F in the two door reach in refrigerator. See voluntary condemnation agreement. Follow up needed. 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P)
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: Several chemicals were stored above and next to customer food items throughout the bakery. An unlabeled spray bottle of water was observed near the bakery area. Corrective Action: person in charge agreed to move the chemicals to an approved location. Education was provided on proper labeling of chemical bottles. Follow up needed. 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) A sanitizer bucket under the food preparation table had a concentration greater than 200ppm chlorine. Corrective Action: Education was provided on preparation and testing of sanitizer solution. Follow up needed. 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals (P)
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: Several unlabeled bulk spice containers were observed in the preparation area. 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: A kitchen knife was stored between two preparation tables. 4-903.11(C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C)
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: Duros (Fried pinwheels) were stored in cardboard boxes. 4-101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C)
52 - Good Retail Practices
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector Comments: The condenser lines in the walk in freezer were leaking. 5-403.12 Other Liquid Wastes and Rainwater (C)
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: Gaps were observed in the ventilation hood filters. 6-304.11 Mechanical-Ventilation (C) A light bulb was out in the ventilation hood. 6-303.11 Intensity-Lighting (C) Several unshielded lights were observed in the rear bakery storage area. 6-202.11 Light Bulbs, Protective Shielding (C)
03/03/2017 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee in the bakery was observed donning food service gloves without first washing their hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Several employee twist top beverages were stored above customer foods inside the bakery three-door reach-in refrigerator.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A food probe thermometer was not available at the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A cup with no handle was being utilized as a scooping utensil for the bulk crumb bin.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service articles were being reused for food storage throughout the facility.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the wall throughout the bakery area. The bakery ceiling was stained. The floors throughout the bakery were in disrepair.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Light shields were not present on the light bulbs above the dry food storage area.
01/09/2015 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A steel wool sponge was present in the basin of the hand sink.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: The concentration of sanitizer was greater than 400 parts per million quaternary ammonium in the sanitizing compartment of the three compartment sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The paint was chipped on the dry storage shelf in the back food preparation area. The wood food preparation table was chipped and in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor and walls were soiled in the back dry storage area. A floor tile was chipped next to the back food preparation table. The paint was chipped on the ceiling in the walk-in freezer. The door gasket on the walk-in freezer was in disrepair.
15a - Non-Critical
Other Operations: Personnel: clean clothes, hair restraints, authorized
Inspector Comments: Aloe vera gel was stored on top of boxes in the food preparation area.
07/29/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/24/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed donning gloves without first washing hands.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A food probe thermometer reading 0°F to 220°F was not provided.
07/18/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed donning gloves without first washing hands.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee twist-top beverage was stored on the lower shelf of the kitchen preparation table.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A food probe thermometer reading 0°F to 220°F was not available.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed wiping soiled food trays with a cloth towel instead of washing, rinsing, and sanitizing them.
07/02/2013 Inspection, Routine
06/11/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/05/2012 Inspection, Routine
07/11/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/05/2011 Inspection, Routine
02/10/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/03/2011 Inspection, Routine
06/28/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/18/2010 Inspection, Routine
03/19/2010 Inspection, First Operational

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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