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 1321
Business Name Panda Express 1321
Address 11688 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80010-5006
Phone

Inspection Details
07/19/2022 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) -The hand sink across from the drive through service window in the kitchen did not have a sign telling employees to wash their hands. Corrective action: Provided handwashing stickers to the person in charge.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) -Raw chicken (44°F) stored in the four door cold top reach-in refrigerator across from the vent hood on the cook line measured greater than 41°F. Corrective action: The raw chicken was put on ice. Discussed proper cold holding temperatures and techniques with the person in charge.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) -The caulking on the three compartment sink in the warewashing area was soiled.
05/04/2021 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The women's restroom hand sink measured 70 degrees F. (Priority Foundation) Corrective Action: The hand sink temperature was raised to 100 degrees F.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Garlic in oil stored on the cook line measured 67 degrees F. (Priority) Corrective Action: The garlic was rapidly cooled to 41 degrees F.
09/13/2018 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A piece of broccoli was observed in the basin of the cook line hand sink. Corrective action: person in charge removed the broccoli from the hand sink basin and discussed with staff that the hand sink is only to be used for hand washing.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed at the cook line single door reach in freezer.
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" residue.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking located at the back food preparation hand sink was torn and in disrepair. The caulking located at the women's restroom hand sink was in disrepair.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The lids to the facilities dumpsters were open upon inspection.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several holes were observed in the wall across and adjacent to the three compartment ware washing sink.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb was missing a shield beneath the cook line ventilation hood. A light bulb was non-functional in the men's restroom.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The men's restroom door was not self closing at the time of inspection.
09/14/2017 Inspection, Routine
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle of heavy duty degreaser was stored on a shelf directly above the food preparation table in the take out area. A bucket of soap and water was stored on top of the single door hot holding cabinet located on the cook line.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A plastic food container lid located in the left cold top refrigerator across from the cook line was severely chipped and in disrepair.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking located behind the triple sink was in disrepair. Clean dishes and containers were observed being stacked wet on the shelves across from the triple sink.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A whisk was stored in standing room temperature water (71°F) on the cook line.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking surrounding the mop sink was torn and in disrepair. The hand sink located in the women's restroom was slow to drain.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lid was observed open during the inspection.
09/20/2016 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A y-valve with shut-offs was present down stream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket was torn on the one-door reach-in freezer on the cook line. The caulking was loose and stained on the three-compartment sink.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The air curtain on the drive-thur window was shut-off. (corrected on-site)
06/30/2015 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket of the walk-in refrigerator was loose.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves rack by the three compartment sink were sticky to the touch.
08/12/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/30/2014 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed not washing hands after dropping a cup on the floor.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed dropping a customer cup on the floor then putting it back with clean customer cups. An employee was observed washing hands with gloves on.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets on the reach-in refrigerator were torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The racks in the ware washing area were soiled with dust.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the 3-compartment sink was moldy. The dishes in the ware washing area was stacked wet. The knives were stored wet in the knife holder in the ware washing area.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: One light was not working at the front counter.
10/01/2013 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed wiping hands on a common cloth towel.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: The following potentially hazardous foods were found below 135°F in the steam table: cheese wontons were 106°F and egg rolls were 121°F.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several food container lids in the cold-top refrigerator were cracked.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The three compartment sink chemical tower was leaking.
08/07/2012 Inspection, Routine
09/06/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
06/06/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/31/2011 Inspection, Routine
08/03/2010 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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