Health Inspection Information

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  • 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 VFW Post 3631
Business Name VFW Post 3631
Address 18545 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80011-6101
Phone 303-344-2463

Inspection Details
04/29/2022 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) -The facility did not have a certified food protection manager. Corrective action: Provided the certified food protection manager handout to the person in charge.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation (Pf) -Hot water was not available at the hand sink in the kitchen. Corrective action: The person in charge will put in a service order to ensure that hot water of at least 100°F is available at all times at the hand sink.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) -The caulking on the hand sink next to the three compartment sink in the kitchen was missing. -The caulking on the three compartment sink in the kitchen was torn.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) -The facility did not have quaternary ammonium test strips. Corrective action: The person in charge will obtain quaternary ammonium test strips.
04/16/2018 Inspection, Routine
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Torn caulking was observed around both hand sinks located within the women's restroom.
06/02/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/26/2017 Inspection, Routine
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee at the bar was observed handling ready to eat limes with their bare hands.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Hot dogs were 45°F in the reach in refrigerator at the bar.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A food probe thermometer was not available on site.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The sprayer at the three-compartment sink hung below the flood rim.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Torn door gaskets were observed on the kitchen reach in refrigerator.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Chlorine test strips were not available on-site to test sanitizer concentrations.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Floor tiles in the kitchen were damaged. A hole was observed in the wall above the toilet in the mens restroom.
05/20/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The spray nozzle at the kitchen three-compartment sink hung below the flood rim.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Mouse droppings were observed in the cupboard beneath the kitchen hand sink.
05/10/2016 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The spray nozzle at the kitchen three-compartment sink hung below the flood rim.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Mouse droppings were observed beneath the kitchen hand sink.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: The ice bin at the bar was open and exposed to possible overhead contamination.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The wooden cutting board in the kitchen was deeply grooved.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the kitchen reach in refrigerator were torn. The counter corner at the kitchen hand sink was damaged.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: No test strips were available on site.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The scoop by the popcorn machine was soiled with food debris.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single use plastic containers in the cupboards beneath the kitchen counter were being reused.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The dumpster lids were left open.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were observed in the wall above the kitchen hand sink. Holes were observed in the mens restroom. The floor tiles by the cook line deep fryer were damaged.
06/03/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/21/2015 Inspection, Routine
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: No food thermometer that read 0-220°F was present at the facility.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The sprayer at the kitchen three-compartment sink hung below the flood rim.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap and paper towels were not available at the kitchen hand sink. Paper towels were not available at the bar hand sink.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Mouse droppings were observed below the kitchen hand sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A non-commercial grade crock pot and blender were observed in the kitchen.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed on the reach in refrigerator in the kitchen.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Slime mold was observed on the soda gun nozzle at the bar. The interior of the popcorn machine was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The soda gun holster at the bar was soiled with slime mold.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A hole was observed in the wall above the toilet in the mens restroom.
05/19/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/06/2014 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of green enchilada sauce was stored with other wholesome cans in the kitchen.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: An employee states that ll dishes were only washed and not sanitized.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towel was not available at the bar area hand sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The wood cutting board in the kitchen was severely scorched.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Sanitizer test strips were not available at the facility.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the ice machine had moderate mold growth. The bar area soda gun was severely soiled and moldy.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The ice scoop handle at the bar area was stored in contact with ice.
01/29/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/22/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The bar three-compartment sink was connected to the sewer and a floor drain was not present.
12/18/2013 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A bottle of liquor at the bar was adulterated with an insect.
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: A consumer advisory was not present at the facility and steaks, hamburgers, and eggs are not fully cooked.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Someone was observed smoking behind the bar.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The bar three-compartment sink was directly connected to the sewer and a floor drain was not present within five feet. The kitchen sprayer hung below the flood rim.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not present at the kitchen hand sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Domestic equipment (crockpots) were in the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the reach-in cooler was torn.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The bar hand sink basin was not sealed in place. The bar three-compartment sink and hand sink were not sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A hole was observed in the kitchen ceiling. The wall behind the stove in the kitchen was soiled with food debris. The floor molding was missing throughout the kitchen. The floor under the bar three-compartment sink was not sealed to the floor.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Lights in the kitchen and vent hood were not functioning.
10/11/2012 Inspection, Routine
09/19/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
03/05/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/25/2011 Inspection, Routine
02/18/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/10/2010 Inspection, Routine

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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