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 Dairy Queen 14
Business Name Dairy Queen 14
Address 721 W 84th Ave
Thornton, CO 80260-4819
Phone 303-428-3744

Inspection Details
10/14/2021 Inspection, Routine
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The facility was not washing, rinsing and sanitizing their in-use utensils (knives, ice-cream scoops and blenders) at least every four hours. Corrective Action: Cleaning frequencies were discussed with operator.
08/19/2019 Inspection, Routine
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The facility was not washing, rinsing and sanitizing their in-use utensils (knives and blenders) every four hours. Corrective Action: inspector educated staff about manual ware washing frequency.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The boosting oven near the ice cream machine was soiled with grease and food debris. Ice build up was observed in the interior of the four door refrigerator.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: The rest room in the facility did not have self closing doors. The trash can located in the womens restroom did not have a lid.
08/11/2017 Inspection, Routine
04c - Critical
Sanitation: In-place
Inspector Comments: The operator stated that in-use utensils and blenders were not washed and sanitized every 4 hours, but instead every 8 hours.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets to the burger reach-in cold-top refrigerator, the 2-door reach-in refrigerator under the topping station, and the reach-in 1-door freezer by the soft serve machine were torn.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service utensils above the soft serve machine were stored upright in a manner that does not protect against contamination.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling vents in the mens restroom were soiled with dust. The base coving to the left of the walk-in refrigerator door was rusted.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights above the 3-compartment sink and the food preparation area were observed as non-functional.
11/30/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/16/2015 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not dispensing from the container in the mens and the womens restrooms at the time of inspection.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Tape on the ice cream mixer was not constructed to be smooth and easily cleanable. The paint on the wooden shelves beneath the cake decorating table was chipping.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The bottom of the four door reach-in cake freezer was soiled with food debris. The blade on the mounted can opener was soiled with food residue. Dishes above the 3 compartment sink were stained.
11/12/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/05/2014 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water at least 100°F was not available at the hand sinks throughout the facility, hot water reached 84°F.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The metal shelves above the three compartment sink are starting to rust. Raw wood is exposed on the shelving in the food preparation area.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the three compartment sink is chipped and torn where it is attached to the wall.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Food serving utensils were stored with the food contact surface facing up in the serving area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the hand sink in the front area was chipped and torn. The drain line for the hand sink in the front serving area was not draining properly.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: The front door of the customer serving area was not closing properly and sealing allowing for pest access inside of the facility.
12/02/2013 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed using the hand sink for filling an employee beverage container.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Several unapproved employee beverage cups and straws without a covering lids installed, as well as an opened soft drink can were found stored on the back shelf near the back door.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A can of powder chemical cleaner was found stored on the top of the ice cream machine near the hand sink in the back area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The food equipment storage shelves above the three compartment sink were found with the plastic covering chipping and the shelving starting to rust where the plastic cover is chipped or worn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Hardware tools were found stored on the food preparation table in the back ice cream cake making area.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the three compartment sink was found chipped and torn where attached to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall behind the three compartment sink was found soiled. The floor coving tile was found missing next to the mop sink in the back area of the kitchen.
11/08/2012 Inspection, Routine
11/28/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/21/2011 Inspection, Routine
11/19/2010 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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