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 Village Cafe
Business Name Village Cafe
Address 5600 S Quebec St
Greenwood Village, CO 80111-2208
Phone 303-220-0806

Inspection Details
06/30/2022 Inspection, Routine
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) The following items were stored above 41°F in the walk-in refrigerator: raw chicken (46°F), tzatziki sauce (45-46°F), sour cream (45-46°F), tofu (47°F), mayo (48°F). Corrective action: The items were discarded. Discussed having the walk-in refrigerator serviced with the person in charge. Discussed not using the walk-in refrigerator for any time/temperature controlled foods until it is serviced.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) A chemical spray bottle was not labeled as to its contents below the three compartment sink. Corrective action: The person in charge labeled the bottle.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: 3-501.13 Thawing (C) Chicken was improperly thawed outside of refrigeration on the food preparation surface next to the preparation sink. Corrective action: Discussed proper thawing techniques with the person in charge. Inspector provided thawing methods handout.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Two sanitizer wiping cloths were stored outside of the sanitizer bucket on the preparation surface across from the three compartment sink.
12/11/2019 Inspection, Routine
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) A container of white rice stored on the food preparation table located to the left of the facility's oven measured 123°F. Action: The owner time tagged the rice for use or disposal within 3 hours of notification.
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) A previously opened container of milk was not date marked. Action: Staff will date mark all required consumer foods.
05/28/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) The facility did not have signs reminding employees to wash hands. Stickers were provided to the operator.
20 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector Comments: 3-501.14 Cooling (P) Green chili in the upright reach-in refrigerator measured above 70°F after cooling for more than 2 hours. The operator reheated the product to cool properly.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: 3-501.13 Thawing (C) Frozen rice was thawing on the prep table at room temperature.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) The gaskets on the reach-in refrigerator were torn.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-304.11 Mechanical-Ventilation (C) The light in the dry storage closet did not work.
11/26/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw beef and raw chicken were stored in the same container at the base of the two-door reach-in refrigerator. Operator segregated proteins into separate containers, violation corrected. A ladle used for raw eggs from the cold top holding unit was stored on a cutting board actively being used for ready to eat foods. Cutting board was washed, rinsed, and sanitized prior to continuous use, violation corrected.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The following items stored within the main cold top cooler measured 41°F or above: sliced tomatoes (46°F), slided ham(47°F), and raw eggs (46°F). The ambient interior temperature of the cold top refrigerator measured 50°F-55°F. The cooler was adjusted to hold potentially hazardous foods at 41° or below, violation correct.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer solution in the three-compartment sink failed to measure 50 ppm residual chlorine. The inspector noted that three-compartment sink was actively being used at the time of measurement. The operator remixed the solution to measure above 50 ppm, violation corrected.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Several squirt bottles filled with various sauces were observed unlabeled to there contents on the cook's line next to the grill.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several heavily worn plastic quart containers and a heavily worn rubber spatula was observed ready for use in the rear prep area.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Two common towels used for sanitizing work surfaces were stored out of sanitizing solution when not in use.

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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