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 Taco Bell 33874
Business Name Taco Bell 33874
Address 2121 Prairie Center Pkwy
Brighton, CO 80601-7000
Phone 720-685-8603

Inspection Details
09/08/2022 Inspection, Routine
05/28/2021 Inspection, Routine
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: The person in charge could not provide procedures on how to clean-up a vomit/fecal event upon request. Corrective action: vomit/fecal clean-up procedures in English and Spanish were reviewed and left on-site with the person in charge.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The condenser pipe located in the walk-in freezer was leaking upon inspection.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: The right sprayer head located at the three compartment ware washing sink was hanging below the flood rim.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Multiple holes were observed in the wall above and across from the three compartment ware washing sink.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: The caulking located throughout the cook line ventilation hood was missing or in disrepair.
12/13/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/09/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/02/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/20/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/13/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/06/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: A blue towel was stored in the basin of the hand sink adjacent to the cook line. Corrective action: the blue towel was removed from the hand sink basin. Hand soap was missing from the hand sink located in the back dry storage area.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: During active ware washing, an employee immersed a fryer basket in sanitizer for 15 seconds. Corrective action: discussed with the person in charge that dishes and utensils should be immersed in sanitizer for at least 1-2 minutes.
50 - Good Retail Practices
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector Comments: Cold running water was lacking at the hand sink adjacent to the cook line.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: The facilities dumpster was missing a drain plug.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Multiple holes were observed in the wall located across from the cook line. Multiple holes were observed in the wall adjacent to the three compartment ware washing sink.
11/26/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/21/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shutoff valve was observed below the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink and the faucet with an attached hose located above the mop sink was not equipped with a back flow prevention device.
11/15/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shutoff valve was observed below the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink and the faucet with an attached hose located above the mop sink was not equipped with a back flow prevention device.
11/08/2018 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shutoff valve was observed below the atmospheric vacuum breaker on the mop sink. A sprayer nozzle was observed attached to a water supply that was not equipped with a back flow device. Facility shall install either a hose bib atmospheric vacuum breaker or pressure vacuum breaker to the line with the sprayer hose attached and a hose bib atmospheric vacuum breaker below the switch valve located on the mop sink. Follow up required.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the hand sink located next to the hot water brewers in the kitchen area. Soap was not available at the soap dispenser located in the mens restroom. Paper towels and soap were replaced at the hand sinks specified.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the left door of the reach in refrigerator on the cook line was cracked.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Food debris was observed on the floor in the walk in freezer.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the wall located next to the drive up window and above the three compartment sink in the kitchen.
12/01/2017 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Two employee beverages were stored on the drive thru area preparation table (Corrective Action: moved employee beverages to the back office area).
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not available at the back kitchen area automatic soap dispenser next to the hand sink (Corrective Action: replaced soap dispenser batteries).
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The hood vent panels were soiled with dust.

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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