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 33853
Business Name Taco Bell 33853
Address 1607 S Havana St
Aurora, CO 80012-5007
Phone 303-745-3978

Inspection Details
12/10/2021 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed sweeping then switching to food prep without washing their hands in between. Corrective Action: The inspector discussed when hands should be washed with the person in charge.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: A shut-off valve was observed downstream of the mop sink atmospheric vacuum breaker (backflow preventer) and the backflow preventer was not designed for continuous pressure. Corrective Action: The inspector educated the person in charge to install a hose bib atmospheric vacuum breaker downstream of the shut-off valve.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: An employee cell phone was observed on a the food prep surface opposite the thermalizer.
03/25/2020 Inspection, Education
12/20/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Handwashing signage reminding employees to wash hands was not available at the hand sinks throughout the kitchen.(Core)
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: The drive thru window was not equipped with an air curtain and was not self-closing. (Core)
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: Single-use articles (cups) were stored directly next to the hand sink at the drive thru and a splash guard was available. (Core)
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: The water used for washing dishes in the wash compartment of the three compartment sink was 91°F. The maximum water temperature at the three compartment sink faucet was 99°F. (Priority Foundation) Corrective Action: education was provided regarding water temperatures of 110°F for manual ware washing.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: The faucet at the food preparation sink was not secured to the back of the sink. (Core) The hose for the backflow prevention device on the soda carbonator at the drive thru was missing. (Core)
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the wall behind the food preparation sink. (Core)
11/28/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/20/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not available at the drive thru hand sink.
11/05/2018 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water only reached 89°F at the drive thru station hand sink. Corrective Action: Hot water must reach at least 100°F at hand sinks.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A shut off y-valve was observed downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink. Corrective Action: Install screw on-atmospheric vacuum breaker (ASSE 1011) downstream of the shut off y-valve.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Torn door gaskets were observed on the reach in doors of the assembly line cold top refrigerator.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution was below 200 ppm quaternary ammonium residual.
12/05/2017 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not provided to the ware washing area handsink. Corrected on-site.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The clear, sliding doors on the cook line warmers were soiled.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: Trash was observed on the ground surrounding the establishment's dumpsters.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor drain underneath the food preparation sink was soiled.

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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