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 Makola African Market
Business Name Makola African Market
Address 2020 Clinton St
Aurora, CO 80010-1046
Phone 303-341-4771

Inspection Details
02/12/2020 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: A certified food protection manager was not associated to this facility operating as a grocery with a deli. (Core)
11 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector Comments: Dried anchovies at the facility were from an unregistered distributor. Corrective action: education provided on approved sources. (Priority)
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: Several dented cans were present on the sales floor in the facility. Corrective action: items were moved to an approved location. (Priority foundation)
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: Repackaged items in the store were not labeled correctly with contents or allergens present. Corrective action: education provided. (Priority foundation)
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: Several wet wiping cloths in the back kitchen were stored out of sanitizer. (Core)
02/05/2020 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-101.12 Certified Food Protection Manager (C) A certified food protection manager was not associated to this facility operating as a grocery with a deli. (10 points)
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) Employee food was stored with customer food in the reach in freezer. (0 points)
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Hand washing signage dictating employees must wash hands was not present at the back kitchen hand sink. (0 points)
11 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector Comments: 3-201.11 Compliance with Food Law (P) Honey and dried anchovies were from unapproved sources at the facility. Corrective action: honey was discarded and anchovies were embargoed. Raw meat and fish individually packaged for sale in the reach in freezer were not labeled with the required safe handling instructions. Corrective action: education provided. (25 points)
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) Several cans of baby formula powder on the sales floor were rusted and no longer hermetically sealed. Corrective action: items discarded. (5 points)
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(A) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (Pf) The meat cutter in the back kitchen was soiled. Corrective action: education provided. (10 points)
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Raw cured pork feet and beef measured 59° F and was not refrigerated as the label instructed in the middle room left of the walk in freezer. Corrective action: items discarded. (20 points)
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-207.11 Restriction and Storage-Medicines (Pf) Medicine was stored next to gloves on top of the microwave in the kitchen. Corrective action: items moved. (5 points)
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-602.11 Food Labels (C) Throughout the facility re-packaged foods were not labeled. (0 points)
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) Pest droppings were observed along the back storage wall and no active pest control measures were in place. Excess harborage was present throughout the facility allowing pest presence to continue. Corrective action: education and handout provided. (10 points)
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Several damp wiping cloths in the kitchen were stored out of sanitizer. (0 points)
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Raw particle board was present under the meat cutter in the kitchen and was not smooth, nonabsorbent or corrosion-resistant. (0 points)
11/19/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/08/2018 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Five dented cans of corn and wheat infant cereal were stored with wholesome cans of infant cereal on the front store shelves. Ten dented cans of mackerel in tomato sauce were stored with wholesome cans on the front store shelves. Corrective action: all dented cans were removed from the store shelves and placed into the office to be returned for credit.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Mouse droppings were observed behind the water heater and throughout the back dry storage area of the facility. A cockroach (alive) was observed behind the facilities water heater. Corrective action: re-inspection needed.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking located at the three compartment ware washing sink was torn and in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling vent located in the employee restroom was soiled with dust. The floor to wall coving throughout the facility was either missing or in disrepair. Numerous floor tiles throughout the facility were missing and/or in disrepair.
14g - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Premises maintained
Inspector Comments: A gap greater than 1/4 inch was observed at the back door thus not preventing the entrance of pests into the facility.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The employee restroom door was not self closing.
11/10/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Several dented cans were stored with wholesome cans on the sales floor.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Rodent droppings were observed in the water heater room and in several locations throughout the sales floor and dry storage areas.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Boxes of food were stored directly on the floor of the walk-in freezers.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A non-commercial stove was observed in the facility. The caulking at the three compartment sink was cracking.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Test strips for chlorine were not provided to the facility.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls throughout the dry storage areas were missing floor coving. The floor throughout the dry storage area was in disrepair. The walls and ceilings of the display walk-in freezer were not smooth and easily cleanable.
12/01/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Two dented cans of condensed milk were observed displayed with wholesome cans in the customer shopping isles.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee food was observed at the kitchen under the food preparation table.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Dry fish packages, and other food items re-packed at the facility observed in the customer shopping isles were not labeled as to their content.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Dry chicken stored in the reach-in refrigerator at the customer shopping isles was not covered/protected from contamination.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Food items displayed for sale in the reach-in refrigerators at the customer shopping isles were stored directly in grocery bags.
11/26/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/17/2014 Inspection, Critical Item
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Six dented cans of dry milk were stored with wholesome cans on a shelf in the customer aisle.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee food (rice, wheat paste) was observed in the back kitchen.
05/07/2014 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Two dented cans of palm soup base were stored with wholesome cans on the sales floor.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Containers of dried chicken and other meat products ere not covered in the freezer.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A reach-in refrigerator designated for drink storage only was being used to store potentially hazardous food. Non-commercial containers were used to store customer food.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: The reach-in refrigerator on the sales floor did not provide a thermometer.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Four lights were not working on the sales floor.
10/30/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
05/29/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/09/2013 Inspection, Routine
05/08/2012 Inspection, Routine
06/06/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/03/2011 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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