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 Panda Express 797
Business Name Panda Express
Address 14302 E Cedar Ave
Aurora, CO 80012-1435
Phone 303-366-2290

Inspection Details
09/02/2022 Inspection, Routine
08/31/2021 Inspection, Routine
04/16/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/10/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/03/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/25/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Proper hand washing signs were not available at all hand washing sinks.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C) A thermometer was not available on the cold top refrigerator across from the wok station.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Several containers were stacked while wet on a shelve above the three compartment sink.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (P) A shut off valve was downstream from the atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink.
04/27/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/20/2018 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut off valve was present downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker. Corrective action: Follow up required.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A bucket of sanitizer solution was stored above the opening of the cold top refrigerator. Corrective action: Manager moved the sanitizer bucket to the bottom shelf.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the ventilation hood was peeling.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor behind the fry station was soiled with debris.
05/17/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/10/2017 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Garlic and ginger mix was 55°F at the cook line food cart station. Unapproved use of time as a public health control for a garlic and ginger mix stored at room temperature in the cook line food cart while it requires refrigeration according to label instruction.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: Continuously used scoops were observed soaking in a plastic container and not cleaned and sanitized at intervals exceeding four hours.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the cook line cold top refrigerator was soiled with debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb was not operational at the walk-in freezer. Some light bulbs were not operational above the three compartment sink at the ware washing area.
05/11/2016 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the food preparation sink in the ware washing area was torn and in disrepair.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Torn door gaskets were observed at the walk-in refrigerator and the walk-in freezer.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the cook line cold top refrigerator was soiled with debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan guards at the walk in refrigerator and the walk-in freezer were dusty.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls inside the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with debris.
05/28/2015 Inspection, Routine
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present on the wall above the three compartment sink.
11/25/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/21/2014 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee involved in food preparation on the cook line failed to wash their hands before putting on a new pair of gloves.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The following food items were above 41°F in the walk-in refrigerator: raw chicken (48°F), wonton filler (51°F), cut cabbage (51°F), and raw beef (52°F).
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A cutting board stored in the warewashing area was stained and scored.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor drain beneath the soda island was soiled.
12/26/2013 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hot water was turned off at the hand sink near the water heater.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gasket was torn on the left side reach in door on the walk in cooler.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: Dial type thermometers could not be located inside the reach in cooler on the cook line.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Sanitizer cloths were not stored inside the sanitizer bucket while not in use.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The faucet was leaking on the hand sink near the water heater. The faucet was leaking on the 3 compartment sink.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The escutcheon plate on the drain pipe on the hand sink near the mop sink was not sealed tight to the wall.
12/27/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/06/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
12/27/2010 Inspection, Routine
01/21/2010 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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