Health Inspection Information

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  • 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 Red Robin Burgers and Spirits Emporium
Business Name Red Robin Burgers and Spirits Emporium
Address 8585 E Arapahoe Rd
Greenwood Village, CO 80112-1401
Phone 303-771-3350

Inspection Details
01/13/2022 Inspection, Routine
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) 3 3/4 liters of whiskey, bourbon and italian in the bar area contained winged insects. Corrective action: Manager discarded items in the trash.
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) Sliced tomatoes located in the pizza station measured at 46° F. Milk located in the bar area measured at 45° F. Corrective action: The manager placed the items into different refrigerators.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.14 Food Preparation (C) Water dispenser located in the corner bar service station did not contain a lid.
04/22/2021 Inspection, Education
03/27/2019 Inspection, Routine
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) - The ice scoop was stored with the handle in direct contact with the ice used for beverages.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C) - The handles on the cold drawers on the cooks line were in disrepair.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-602.13 Nonfood Contact Surfaces (C) - The sides of various equipment located on the cooks line was soiled with grease.
02/13/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Buttermilk (44-46°F) in the East cook line reach in refrigerator. Zesty cheese (46°F) in the East cook line cold top refrigerator. Corrective action: operator moved items to 41°F refrigerator or voluntarily discarded the product on own will.
02/06/2018 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A can of cut pineapple was dented on its seam and was found to be unwholesome stored in the outside walk in refrigerator with wholesome cans. Corrective action: operator moved dented can to morgue area to be returned.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cut wedge lettuce (44-45°F) in the main walk in refrigerator. Bruschetta topping (47°F), sliced tomatoes (48-53°F), pickled onions treated with hot water (45-46°F) in the cook line cold top refrigerator across from the griddle. Shredded cheese (44°F) and coleslaw (45°F) in the cold top refrigerator nearest the walk in refrigerator on the cook line. Raw chicken 44-45°F) in the batter station cold top refrigerator. Buttermilk (53°F) in a squirt bottle on the bottom shelf of the East cook line reach in refrigerator above 41°F. Corrective action: operator moved items to 41°F refrigerator or voluntarily discarded the food.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Portioned bags of cut tortillas were stored directly underneath a concentrated solution of vegetable wash at the East Preparation area. Corrective action: operator moved tortillas to appropriate location.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: All of the ice sinks throughout the facility were observed uncovered exposing the drink ice to potential contamination.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards on the cook line were deeply grooved. An unapproved foam dipping pad used for margarita glasses was present at the bar.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Various shelves in the main walk in refrigerator were chipping paint.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards on the cook line were stained.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The exterior portion of the stereo located on the cook line was soiled with grease and debris. The door gaskets and bottom shelf of the North East cook line reach in freezer were soiled with debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Water was pooled on the floor at the ware washing area. The caulking on the mop sink was moldy.
02/01/2017 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Employees touched their pants then handled food without washing their hands.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee did not sanitize his hands after washing them in accordance with the bare hand contact policy.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Refrigerator door gaskets were soiled.
08/05/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/26/2016 Inspection, Critical Item
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Unapproved employee beverages were stored above clean utensils at the bar wait station.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: Hand sanitizer was not provided at multiple hand sinks in accordance with the bare hand contact policy.
03d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Required cooking temperature
Inspector Comments: A cooked hamburger patty measured 150°F for service without a consumer advisory.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Tarter sauce (47°F), bacon aoli (44°F), and cooked turkey (45°F) measured above 41°F in cold holding drawers on the cook line. Ranch measured 68°F in an ineffective ice bath in the expo area.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Cold water at the bar wait station was not under adequate pressure.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not accessible at the kitchen wait station.
01/28/2016 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Ice was present in the West kitchen wait station hand sink.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: In the West cook line cold top: diced tomatoes were 48°F, shredded lettuce was 46°F. Ranch dressing at the front dining area wait station was 47°F. Raw burgers in the upper and lower portions of the West cook line burger refrigerator were 44-45°F.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: One unlabeled chemical spray bottle was present below the 3-compartment sink in the kitchen.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Foil was present on the bun toaster on the cook line.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The lower door gasket on the East cook line freezer was torn. The door gasket on the juice storage cabinet at the bar was torn. The door gasket on the North dry storage cabinet at the bar was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelf inside the cook line salamander was soiled.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Pans were stacked while wet on the shelves in the veggie prep room.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: ASSE 1022 dual check valves were not provided on the water lines supplying the coffee machines at the kitchen wait station, and the tea machine at the front dining area wait station.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall below the kitchen sprayer sink was soiled. The floor beneath the front dining area wait station hand sink was soiled.
08/07/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/05/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Repeat violation. In the West cook line cold top: Shredded lettuce was 49°F, jalapeno mayo was 49°F. Macaroni was 46°F, roast beef was 44°F in the drawers below the grill. Cod was 61°F at the batter station. Buttermilk was 47°F in the glass door reach in refrigerator.
07/27/2015 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee on the cook line was observed wiping hands on a common towel then handling clean utensils.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: In the walk in cooler: cod was 47-48°F. Batters on the West end of the cook line were 45-47°F. In the West cook line cold top: shredded lettuce was 46°F. In the West cook line drawer coolers: swiss cheese was 50°F, cheddar was 47°F, pepper jack was 45°F, provalone was 50°F, mac & cheese was 54°F, turkey burgers were 47°F. Raw chicken in the small refrigerator at the West end of the cook line was 47°F. Roast beef was 47°F, shell eggs were 44°F, macaroni was 44°F, in the drawers below the small grill. Shredded cheese was 50°F in the cold top by the steam table. In the West cook line cold top: shredded lettuce was 51°F, portioned chicken was 58-62° F, cut tomatoes were 44°F, roasted corn was 53°F.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The hand sink at the bar and the hand sink nearest the back side of the walk in refrigerator were fitted with 3/4" hose bib adapters, and did not have atmospheric vacuum breakers provided.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand sink near the ware washing area was blocked by a push cart.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the West cook line drawer coolers were torn. Foil lined the salamander, the bun toaster, breading cold top, and the top of the small cook line freezer. The door gasket on the small cook line freezer was torn. The back door gasket on the walk in cooler was torn. The caulking on the right side of the 3-compartment prep sink was in poor repair. The door gasket on the glass door cooler at the East end of the cook line was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: An ice buildup was present on the interior of the cold top next to the cook line steam table. The interior of the left cook line microwave was soiled.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the small cook line freezer was soiled.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The prep area hand sink nearest the back door to the walk in cooler was not properly sealed to the wall. The filler spout on the cook line dipper well hung below the flood rim of the well. The faucet base on the bar 3-compartment sink was loose.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Some ceiling tiles in the kitchen and ware washing area were out of place. Grout was missing between the floor tiles between the kitchen and ware washing areas. Acoustical ceiling tiles were present in the back kitchen prep area.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: One light was burnt out in the vent hood.
12/09/2014 Inspection, Critical Item
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee in the kitchen was observed handling food while wearing nail polish.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee beverages were stored next to thermometers in the exposition line. A twist top employee beverage was present in the bar reach-in refrigerator.
05/08/2014 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Ranch, blue cheese, and tartar sauce in the exposition line cold top refrigerator were 44°F to 45°F.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The salamander in the grill area was lined with foil. The gasket of the glass front reach-in refrigerator was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards in the kitchen were stained. The interior of the fry reach-in freezer was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The grill hood fire extinguisher system was soiled with grease.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean stainless steel containers in the prep area were stacked wet.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking of the warewashing handsink was moldy.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall behind the dishwasher was soiled with food debris. The wall behind the fryers was soiled with grease. The paint on the dry store floor was chipped.
11/19/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Twist top employee beverages were stored in the bar wait station and in the bar.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Beer batter in the fry area was 45°F.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A bottle of window cleaner was stored next to food containers in the bar.
05/20/2013 Inspection, Routine
12/13/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/27/2012 Inspection, Critical Item
11/09/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
09/10/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/31/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
03/24/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/15/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/28/2011 Inspection, Routine
11/15/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/04/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/17/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/27/2010 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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