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 El Molino
Business Name Panaderia El Molino
Address 1545 Macon St
Aurora, CO 80010-2651
Phone 303-364-3729

Inspection Details
03/23/2020 Inspection, Education
01/22/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: A carton of raw shelled eggs were stored above a cake and multiple gallons of milk in the single door reach in refrigerator located in the front of the facility. Corrected during inspection by relocating the carton of eggs to an approved location.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle of glass cleaner was unlabeled as to its contents on the shelves in the employee restroom. Corrected during inspection by labeling the chemical spray bottle.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle of water was unlabeled as to its contents on the shelves located in the employee restroom.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Three torn door gaskets were observed at the three, single door reach in refrigerators located in the front of the facility. A torn door gasket was observed at the three door reach in refrigerator located in the back of the facility.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The caulking located at the three compartment ware washing sink was soiled with a "mold-like" substance.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The wet wiping cloths located by the stove in the back of the facility measured less than 50 parts per million (ppm) chlorine residual upon inspection.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: The reuse of single use plastic Bavarian Cream buckets were observed storing customer foods throughout the facility.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The faucet located at the mop sink was leaking. The sprayer head located at the three compartment ware washing sink was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling vent located in the employee restroom was soiled with dust. The ceiling vent located above the pastry holding racks was soiled with dust.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Two light bulbs located in the front of the facility were non-functional.
02/04/2016 Inspection, Routine
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Chocolate milk (champurrado) was held at 92-97°F in the microwaves at the back food preparation area.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Pastry with cream cheese was 50°F in the self service shelves at the store entrance.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non food grade containers were used to store bread by the cashier station. Domestic grade containers were used to store food items in the reach-in refrigerator at the back food preparation area.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service containers were being reused to store food at the facility.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall paint was observed peeling at the back food preparation area.
11/30/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/12/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of mango was stored with wholesome cans on the lower shelf of the food preparation table by the back door.
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw shell eggs were stored above ready to eat cakes in the three door reach-in refrigerator by the store entrance.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee food, drinks and dietary supplements were stored commingled with customer food in the reach-in refrigerator by the back door.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Individual serving cups with a chocolate drink made with milk, observed next to and inside the microwave by the back door, were 72.5°F. Pastry made with cream cheese, that according to the label needed to be refrigerated after opening, were 62°F and displayed without temperature control.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: Kitchen utensils were not being sanitized during manual dish washing.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: Boric acid was observed applied on the floor throughout the facility, and three bottles of the pesticide were observed in the water heater room.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was stored hanging from the same container where the lids of buckets used for food storage were kept.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Spray bottles containing water and mint flavoring were nor labeled as to their content.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Grocery bags were being used to store food.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking around the three compartment sink was observed in disrepair. The outer gap between the three compartment sink basins was sealed with tape.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: The test strips available at the facility used for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer were observed stained and in disrepair.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service food containers were being reused throughout the facility.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall at the food preparation table by the back door was observed soiled with grease and food debris.
11/24/2014 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was observed on the sanitizing side drainboard of the 3-comp sink. Corrected on-site.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: A fly strip was observed hanging above a speed rack of baked goods. Corrected on-site.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A container of spices was stored on the floor adjacent to the front counter.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: Tape and aluminum foil were used to seal a gap in the basins of the 3-comp sink.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The scale in the back prep room was soiled with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop was stored in a container of flour with its handle immersed in the food.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor tiles adjacent to the oven were cracked.
11/07/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
05/23/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/10/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/29/2013 Inspection, Routine
05/07/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/02/2012 Inspection, Routine
06/06/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/02/2011 Inspection, Routine
07/14/2010 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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