TCHD Health Inspections

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	Dairy Queen
Business Name	Dairy Queen
Address	18121 E Hampden Ave Aurora, CO 80013-3591
Phone	303-766-9735

Inspection Details

03/30/2022 Inspection, Routine

03/20/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up

03/14/2018 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed touching money then scooped ice in the front service area without washing their hands prior. The employee was reminded of the necessary times to wash their hands.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The front service area dump sink to the right of the soda machine lacked hot water.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A container filled with mint flavoring was not labeled as to its contents in the cabinet above the three compartment sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The metal bar on the wall in the back of the walk in cooler was not sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall panel to the left of the soda carbinator was not sealed to the wall.

03/17/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up

02/23/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A severely dented can of pineapple tidbits was stored with wholesome cans on the can storage rack in the back of the kitchen.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hand sink by the three-compartment sink lacked cold water. The front dump sink lacked hot water.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: Bananas were being soaked in quat sanitizer at the three-compartment sink, and the quat sanitizer stated it could only be used on hard, non-porous food utensils, glass, and food containers.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking was loose around the front counter where the Orange Julius blender were. The caulking around the three-compartment sink was soiled with debris.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior was soiled with food debris in the cold-top refrigerator under the slush machine.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets were soiled with food debris on the cold-top refrigerator under the slush machine. The door gaskets were soiled with food debris on the small cold-top refrigerator at the hot treats station. The shelves under the front counter was soiled with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The handle of the scoop was stored in contact with the crushed oreos in the crushed oreo storage container under the front cupboard.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking was loose on the hand sink by the three-compartment sink.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The FRP board across from the three-compartment sink was cracked and not securely attached to the wall.

02/02/2015 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A wood shelf in the back storage area was not smooth and easily cleanable.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the front reach-in refrigerators were soiled.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light bulb in the front service area was not functioning.

01/14/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The reach-in cooler and reach-in freezer door gaskets were in poor repair.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The three compartment sink caulking was in poor repair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Food debris was present behind the soda machine.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Employee food was stored next to and above customer food in the walk-in cooler. Personal belongings were stored directly next to customer food product on the shelf directly across from the rear kitchen hand sink.