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 47
Business Name Dairy Queen 47
Address 2197 S Chambers Rd
Aurora, CO 80014-4503
Phone 303-755-0852

Inspection Details
06/04/2021 Inspection, Routine
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P): A container of dairy ranch dressing was stored in the walk-in refrigerator past the expiration date. Corrective Action: The dressing was voluntarily discarded by the manager.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C): A scoop used for crushed cookies and a scoop used for peanuts were stored with the handles touching the food.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C): Tongs used at the hot dog and chili area were stored in a manner that allowed for possible contamination from soiled clothing. Single-use nacho cheese cups were splashed with water from the hand sink when employees were washing their hands.
02/17/2021 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation (Pf): The hand sink in the kitchen area and the hand sink in the restroom did not reach at least 100°F. Corrective Action: The operator adjusted the water heater during the inspection.
04/01/2020 Inspection, Education
04/02/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/06/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) All facility hand washing sinks did not have signs reminding employees to wash their hands.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Precooked hot dogs were between 46-50°F for more than four hours on the cold top refrigerator across from the hand washing sink. Corrective Action: See voluntary condemnation.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) The facility did not have a clear method of date marking several ready to eat products. Corrective Action: Discussed and provided a handout for proper date marking procedures with the person in charge.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Tongs were observed at knee level on a handle next to the hot holding unit.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) The door gasket on the far right reach in refrigerator in the back storage area was torn.
52 - Good Retail Practices
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector Comments: 5-402.11 Backflow Prevention (P) The three compartment sink used for warewashing was directly drained.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) The womens restroom was not equipped with a covered sanitary receptacle.
03/03/2017 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board at the cook line, cold-top refrigerator was deeply grooved. Several noncommercial, food containers were used to store sprinkles in the cake decoration area cabinets.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking to the right of the dump sink was torn. A door gasket was torn in the milk reach-in refrigerator.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A leak was observed at the mop sink faucet.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A wall tile was missing in the womens' restroom. A hole was observed in the wall adjacent to the walk-in refrigerator floor drain.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: An unshielded, glass light bulb was observed in the two-door, reach-in, cake freezer.
15a - Non-Critical
Other Operations: Personnel: clean clothes, hair restraints, authorized
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed wearing a large watch while engaged in food preparation.
03/17/2015 Inspection, Routine
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Ice melt was stored in a used strawberry topping container adjacent to the wooden employee drink table. Corrected on site.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several non-commercial grade containers were used to store sprinkles in the cake decorating room.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket in the walk-in cooler was torn.
03/10/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets on the walk-in refrigerator door were torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets on the walk-in refrigerator door were dirty.
04/17/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/04/2013 Inspection, Routine
03/12/2012 Inspection, Routine
03/08/2011 Inspection, Routine
03/17/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/10/2010 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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