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 Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Business Name Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage
Address 11465 Washington St
Northglenn, CO 80233-1954
Phone 303-280-1900

Inspection Details
10/14/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation (Pf) The temperature of hot water (90°F) at the nut grinder/break room hand sink did not reach at least 100°F. Corrective action: The mixing valve was changed to correct this issue. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) The following hand sinks did not have signs that told employees to wash their hands: nut grinder/break room, produce prep room, and men's restroom.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-302.11 Toilet Tissue, Availability (Pf) The men's restroom toilet stall did not have toilet paper. Corrective action: The person in charge placed toilet paper in the dispenser.
10/17/2018 Inspection, Routine
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: Numerous boxes were located in front of the produce department hand sink making it inaccessible for hand washing. An employee moved the boxes making the hand sink accessible during inspection.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Numerous Chemicals were stored above customer food on a storage rack in the back storage area of the store. Inspector had an employee move the chemicals below the customer food during inspection.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A hole in the wall was located in the men's restroom.
11/17/2017 Inspection, Routine
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Several chemicals were stored above food products on the storage shelves in the back storage room.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A cutting board in the produce room was severely grooved.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several sections of base coving in the produce room and back storage area were in disrepair or missing.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light in the produce room was not functioning.
11/17/2016 Inspection, Routine
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The middle light in the walk in freezer was non-operational.
12/02/2015 Inspection, Routine
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan vent covers located in the walk in refrigerator were soiled with dust.
12/08/2014 Inspection, Routine
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan guards in the walk in cooler were soiled with dust.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The soap dispenser in the Mens customer restroom was broken.
12/05/2013 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Several expired containers of baby food on aisle 7 were stored with other wholesome food.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan guards in the walk-in cooler were soiled with dust.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the mopsink was soiled with mold.
01/03/2013 Inspection, Routine
01/24/2012 Inspection, Routine
02/04/2011 Inspection, Routine
03/05/2010 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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