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 33838
Business Name Taco Bell 33838
Address 555 W 104th Ave
Northglenn, CO 80234-4002
Phone 303-450-0452

Inspection Details
05/11/2022 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The facility could not provide a certified food protection manager certificate upon request.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (Pf) The sanitizer solution in the 3 compartment sink did not reach at least 200 ppm quaternary residual. Corrective action: the person in charge created a new batch of sanitizer in the 3 compartment sink with chlorine sanitizer. The final concentration reached at least 50 ppm residual chlorine. The person in charge agreed to get the chemical tower of quaternary sanitizer serviced.
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) Diced tomatoes (51° F) in the assembly line measured greater than 41° F. Corrective action: the person in charge moved the tomatoes to rapidly cool.
04/29/2021 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/22/2021 Inspection, Follow-Up
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand washing sink located in the women's restroom measured between 89° F - 93° F after continuous use.
04/14/2021 Inspection, Routine
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: The person in charge could not provide vomit/fecal clean-up procedures upon request. Corrective action: vomit/fecal clean-up procedures were reviewed and left on-site with the person in charge.
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: An uncovered employee beverage was observed on the a stainless steel table located in the back dry storage area. Corrective action: educated the person in charge that all employee beverages must have a lid.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand washing sink located in the women's restroom measured between 89° F - 96° F after continuous use. The hand sink adjacent to the food preparation sink and the hand sink located in the drive thru area did not have proper signage stating that "employees must wash their hands." Corrective action: proper signage in English and Spanish were placed at each of the hand washing sinks.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: Multiple packages of guacamole and queso were improperly thawing by sitting out at room temperature in the food preparation sink.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: An interior thermometer was missing from the two door reach-in refrigerator located across from the cook line.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Multiple stainless steel containers were stacked when wet on the shelf adjacent to the fryers.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The hand soap dispenser located at the drive thru hand sink was not functioning properly upon inspection. A plastic food grade lid and a plastic food grade container were cracked and broken in the walk- in refrigerator.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The door gasket located at the standing two door freezer located next to the fryers was soiled with food debris.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: The faucet located at the facilities utility sink was leaking.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: The facilities exterior dumpster was missing a drain plug.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The wall located above the three compartment ware washing sink was soiled with dust. The ceiling, vent covers, and light fixtures located throughout the facility were soiled with dust. Multiple holes were observed in the walls throughout the facility.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: The ventilation hoods located above the cook line were soiled with dust and grease. A light bulb located in the walk-in refrigerator was non-functional.
11/21/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: The facility could not provide a certificate for a certified food protection manager. Corrective Action: Discussed requirements with manager.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The drive-thru area handsink was used as a dumpsink by evident of ice in the basin. Corrective Action: Discussed importance of designated handsinks with manager to review with employees.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Containers on the storage rack near the 3-compartment sink were stacked wet.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The cutting boards on the production line were grooved.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The light shields in the kitchen were soiled with debris. The base coving near the back door was in disrepair. Ice build-up was observed on the ceiling in the walk-in freezer. The floor under the syrup boxes at the slush machine was soiled with debris.
12/03/2018 Inspection, Routine
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Beans in the right hot holding case were 114-122°F. The beans were voluntarily condemned as they could not be reheated.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Single service utensils were stored under chemicals by the employee break table and in the outside storage shed. Staff moved the single service utensils to a better location.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Quaternary ammonium test strips were not available.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The soda dispenser nozzles by the service window were soiled with food residue. The cabinet under the soda dispenser for customers was soiled with grime. The fan guards in the walk-in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes by the rethermalizer were stacked and nested wet.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A dirty knife was stored with a clean knife in the knife rack by the 3-compartment sink.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall to the left of the rethermalizer was soiled with food residue. The floor under the steam table was soiled with debris. The ceiling of the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with a rust-like substance.
12/07/2017 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Two employee beverage containers were stored above food items on the dry storage rack. COS, employee beverages were moved to appropriate location.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Multiple cutting boards at the main preparation line were stained. Caulking at the three compartment sink were moldy. The wall next to the three compartment sink was soiled with food splatter. Excessive ice accumulation was observed on the walls in the walk-in freezer.

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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