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 40948
Business Name Dairy Queen 40948
Address 10250 Federal Blvd
Federal Heights, CO 80260-8619
Phone 303-439-2434

Inspection Details
08/25/2021 Inspection, Routine
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: Condensation water from the roof of the walk-in refrigerator was found dripping on the following food contact surfaces: two containers of strawberry toppings, pineapple cubes in a plastic-wrapped container, and sprinkles in a plastic-wrapped container. Corrective Action: The above food items were moved to an approved location.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: The restroom doors were not self-closing.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The walk-refrigerator was missing a part of the ceiling plate. Corrective Action: The operator informed the inspector that a maintenance request had already been submitted.
03/23/2020 Inspection, Education
02/05/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) All hand washing sinks used by employees did not have the proper hand washing signage.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C) Per the person in charge, in-use utensils and cutting boards were washed, rinsed, and sanitized every 5 hours.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) Two spray bottles of sanitizer were unlabeled as to their contents on the shelf above the CO2 tanks. Corrective action: both chemical spray bottles were labeled as to their contents.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) A container of flavor enhancer powder and a container of CACP powder were not labeled as to their contents next to the front counter cold top refrigerator. A container of malt powder was not properly labeled as to its contents on the front counter shelves.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) A damp wiping cloth measured less than 150 parts per million quaternary ammonium residual on the front counter.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(C) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C) Multiple plastic single use take out containers were stored with their food contact surfaces facing upwards on the shelf above the ice cream station. Multiple paper single use take out containers were stored with their food contact surfaces facing upwards on the back food preparation table. Multiple in-use spoons were stored with their food contact surfaces facing upwards in a container located on the food preparation table adjacent to the front ice cream cold top refrigerator.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Two torn door gaskets were observed at the four door reach in freezer. 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) The caulking located at the women's restroom hand sink was torn and in disrepair.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-202.14 Toilet Rooms, Enclosed (C) The doors at both the women's restroom and the men's restroom were not self-closing. 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) The women's restroom was not equipped with a trash can with a lid.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-201.17 Walls and Ceilings, Attachments (C) Multiple floor tiles throughout the front of the facility and the back of the facility were broken and in disrepair.
03/01/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: A can of pesticide roach spray with a label that stated "For Indoor Household Use" was present in the kitchen.
02/16/2017 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water (50°F) was not available to the facility during the time of inspection.
05d - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Sewage disposal
Inspector Comments: The 3-compartment sink drain line was leaking sewage into a bucket.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Several dead cockroaches, a live cockroach, and cockroach feces were observed around the front service counter and equipment in the kitchen.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board by the toppings at the front service counter was scored and stained.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The can opener blade was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the cold-top 2-door refrigerator at the service line was soiled with food debris. The floor and shelves in the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with food debris. The gaskets to the 4-door reach-in refrigerator were soiled with food debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink at the front service line was not fully sealed to the wall. The 3-compartment sink was not fully sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor under equipment throughout the facility was soiled with food debris.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The restroom doors were not self-closing. The woman's restroom did not have a feminine hygiene box available.
05/18/2016 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the booster oven was melted.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The can opener blade was soiled with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Utensils were stored in a bin at the front service counter upright in a manner that does not protect against contamination. A scoop handle in the flavor enhancer bin was in direct contact with the food ingredient.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The condenser in the walk-in refrigerator was leaking.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor in the walk-in refrigerator was sticky and wet. A large crack was observed in the back of the kitchen by the back door and was not smooth and easily cleanable. The floor at the front service counter had a large crack and was not smooth and easily cleanable.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The restrooms in the facility were not self-closing.
06/15/2015 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the booster oven was melted.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The soda dispenser nozzles were soiled with food residue.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The dry storage cabinet under the candy wells was soiled with food residue.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The corners of the wall to the right of soft serve machine #1 were chipped. The floor throughout the center of the facility had a large crack where the foundation appears to have settled.
07/11/2014 Inspection, Routine
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelving in the cabinet next to the soft serve machine was soiled with food debris. The food equipment shelving above the three compartment sink was soiled with food debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the hand sink was chipped and torn.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The grout was missing in between the tiles in the food storage, preperation, and serving area, the tile flooring was in disrepair.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several light bulbs were not operational in the fixtures in the food preparation area.
07/17/2013 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee food and drink was stored on the back food preparation table.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Toppings were stored unprotected from contamination near the soft serve ice cream machines.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided to the smoothie cold-top cooler.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A utensil used to scoop dry toppings was soiled with food debris. The interior of the cold-top freezer near the soft serve ice cream machines was soiled with food debris.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service containers were stored with food contact surfaces exposed to contamination behind the front service counter.
07/23/2012 Inspection, Routine
08/24/2011 Inspection, Routine
09/22/2010 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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