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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 Yolandas Tacos II
Business Name Yolandas Tacos II
Address 9612 E Arapahoe Rd
Greenwood Village, CO 80112-3703
Phone 303-792-2664

Inspection Details
05/22/2019 Inspection, Routine
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals (P) -A bucket of sanitizer located below the preparation table in the kitchen and a bucket of sanitizer located next to the soda machine in the front service area measured greater than 400 ppm quaternary ammonia. Corrective Action: Staff remade the sanitizer with the correct concentration. 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) -A chemical spray bottle was not labeled as to its contents below the three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Staff identified the chemical and labeled the spray bottle.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) -Several squeeze bottles containing food were not labeled as to their contents.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) -Several wet wiping cloths were not stored in a sanitizer solution when not in use.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) -Several scoop handles were stored in direct contact with food in containers located on the dry storage rack next to the preparation sink in the kitchen.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) -Dishes were stacked wet on the shelf located above the three compartment sink in the kitchen area.
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 preparation sink/table located next to the walk in refrigerator in the kitchen area was not sealed to the wall. The caulking behind the three compartment sink was moldy. The caulking under the grill hood was in disrepair. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) -The gasket on the tall upright reach in freezer in the back dry storage area of the kitchen was torn.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) -Floor tiles beneath the preparation sink and behind the grill were either missing or in disrepair. A large hole was present in the wall below the three compartment sink.
02/13/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: Repeat Violation - 2-102.12 (A) - Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - The facility was unable to provide certification for completion of a certified food protection manager course. Facility was able to provide proof of enrollment in a course and will send a copy of certificate to inspector within 90 days.
02/01/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: Repeat Violation - 2-102.12 (A) - Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - The facility was unable to provide certification for completion of a certified food protection manager course. Facility will comply within 30 days.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: Repeat Violation - 3-302.11 - Packaged and Unpackages Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) - Raw chicken and raw beef were stored in the same pan on the bottom shelf on the walk in refrigerator. The raw beef was separated from the raw chicken.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: Repeat Violation - 3-501.17 - Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) - The following items were not date mark labeled in the walk in refrigerator: Cooked chicken, cooked rice, and green chili. Staff date marked all required foods.
01/18/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) - The facility was unable to provide certification for completion of a certified food protection manager course. Facility will comply within 30 days.
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) - Unapproved employee beverages were observed throughout the kitchen on the food preparation table, next to the cold top refrigerator, and next to the front cash register. Staff discarded the employee beverages and approved beverage containers were discussed.
09 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector Comments: 3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (P) - An employee was observed using bare hand contact with a tortilla on the cook line. Proper use of gloves was discussed with staff.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) - The hand sink in the kitchen and the hand sinks in the restrooms did not have proper signage. Staff will place a sign at each of the hand sinks.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) - Shell intact eggs were stored on the top rack above ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. Raw pork was stored above ready to eat food in the walk in cooler. Raw chicken was stored next to produce on the bottom rack in the walk in cooler. The eggs and raw pork were moved to a lower rack with raw animal products with same cooking temperatures and the produce was moved away from the raw chicken.
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) - A sanitizer bucket measured less than 200 ppm quaternary residual next to the drink machine in the front service area. The sanitizer was replaced. 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (C) - Per staff, in place cutting boards were being washed, rinsed, and sanitized at the end of each day. Discussed cleaning surfaces in contact with temperature controlled foods every 4 hours.
20 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector Comments: 3-501.14 Cooling (P) - The following items measured above 41°F in the walk in refrigerator after cooling overnight: cooked Al pastor (44°F), marinated pork (50°F), and chicken and steak fajitas (45°F). All mentioned items were discarded.
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) - The following items measured above 41°F in the cold top reach in refrigerator: cut tomatoes (47°F - 52°F), guacamole (47°), milk (47°), cut queso cheese cubes (45°F), and cotija cheese (45°F). The tomatoes and milk were discarded and the guacamole, queso cheese cubes, and cotija cheese were moved to the walk in refrigerator to cool. Staff lowered the temperature on the refrigeration unit.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) - The following items were not date mark labeled in the walk in refrigerator and the cold top reach in refrigerator: cooked chicken, cooked al pastor, cut tomatoes, guacamole, cooked fajitas, and milk. Staff will date mark all required foods.
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (C) - Cooked al pastor, cooked chicken, cooked fajitas, and cooked pork were cooling in the walk in refrigerator while covered.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) - Several squeeze bottles and bulk containers containing food were not labeled as to their contents.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) - A bag of onions was stored on the floor in the dry storage area. Taco shells were stored unprotected from contamination on a shelf above the preparation sink.
40 - Good Retail Practices
Personal cleanliness
Inspector Comments: 2-303.11 Prohibition-Jewelry (C) - Several employees were observed wearing watches while preparing food in the kitchen.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) - Wet wiping clothes were not stored in a sanitizer solution.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Storing (C) - Single service containers were stored unprotected from contamination on the table across from the grill on the cook line.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) - A gasket was torn on the cold top reach in refrigerator.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) - The bottom shelf of the cold top reach in refrigerator was soiled with debris. The racks of the cold top reach in refrigerator were soiled with debris.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-201.11 Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C) - Floor tiles beneath the preparation sink were in disrepair.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: 6-501.110 Using Dressing Rooms and Lockers (C) - Employee personal belongings were stored hanging on the dry storage rack next to single service articles in the front point of sale area. Employee cell phones and a cell phone charger were observed on racks next to consumer food and equipment in the dry storage area.
01/16/2018 Inspection, Education
01/11/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: A container of raw chicken was stored directly above raw fish and beef within the walk-in refrigerator. The operator relocated the raw chicken below the fish and beef, violation corrected.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: A food preparation employee removed their soiled gloves and donned new ones without first washing their hands. Re-inspection required.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Several approved employee beverages were improperly stored above of next to food or food contact surfaces. Re-inspection required.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Three spray bottles of toilet cleaner were stored directly next to food contact gloves within the chemical closet located within the men's restroom. An employee relocated the spray bottles beneath the gloves, violation corrected.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Unlabeled bulk containers of black beans and flour were stored within the dry storage area.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A spatula stored as clean above the 3-compartment sink was visibly worn with cracks and/or deep pitting.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Food accumulation was observed within the interior of the reach-in freezer located in dry storage. The door gaskets of the cold top reach in refrigerator were soiled with food debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Food debris was present on the walls throughout the kitchen.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Employee personal items were observed improperly stored with single-use food contact storage containers located next to the cash register.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: A covered trash receptacle was not provided within the women's restroom for disposal of sanitary products.
08/10/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/25/2017 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw beef was stored above avocados in the walk-in refrigerator.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: employees in the kitchen were observed changing gloves without washing their hands. An employee in the kitchen was observed wearing two pairs of gloves and only taking off one pair when soiled.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed dumping ice water into the basin of the handsink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee beverages were stored next to customer food in the kitchen.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Shrimp, fish, and chicken in the grill area were 44-46°F. sauce and shrimp in the walk-in refrigerator were 44°F.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: The food probe thermometer was out of calibration by more than 2°F.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A bottle of soap was stored above onions in the dry store area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several door gaskets were torn in the kitchen.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single use foil trays were on the clean dish basin of the three-compartment sink after being washed, rinsed, and sanitized.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The drain basin of the soda machine was filled with standing water.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls in the kitchen were soiled with debris. The floor sink in the dry store area was soiled with debris.
08/01/2016 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw beef was stored above cabbage in the walk-in refrigerator.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee in the kitchen was observed changing gloves without washing their hands.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee in the kitchen was observed wiping their hands on a common towel.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A bag of onions was stored on the floor in the back store area. Containers of frozen shrimp were thawing in standing water.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The containers of salsa had scoops inside with no handles.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelf in the dry store area was soiled with food debris. The caulking for the three-compartment sink was moldy.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mopsink was soiled with debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall to the right of the grill hood was soiled with food debris. The floor of the walk-in refrigerator was soiled with food debris.
08/03/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw beef, shrimp, and fish were stored above ready to eat food in the walk-in refrigerator.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Pico de Gallo at the register area was 50°F.
01/30/2015 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee beverages were observed stored above corn tortillas on the dry storage rack and next to spices on the shelf located below the preparation table located next to the hot holding unit.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Raw beef (47°F) and cooked chicken fajita mix (46°F) located in the walk in refrigerator were stored above 41°F. Several salsas (63°F) located across from the register were stored at room temperature.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A spray bottle of glass cleaner located below the three compartment sink was unlabeled as to its contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non-food grade containers were used to store onions in the dry storage area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the reach in freezer was torn. The preparation sink located in the kitchen was not sealed to the wall. The caulking on the three compartment sink was torn.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the kitchen hand sink was torn. The caulking on the mens restroom hand sink was torn.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall located next to the hot holding unit in the kitchen was soiled with food debris. The floor located under the dry storage area rack was soiled with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light located in the walk in refrigerator was not shielded.
06/13/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/03/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: A kitchen employee was observed putting on food handling gloves with out washing his hands first.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Two blue towels were observed in the basin of the kitchen hand washing sink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Two employee drinks were stored on a kitchen food storage cart next to food items. An employee was observed eating out of a pan of chicken in the walk in refrigerator. A twist top employee drink was observed stored on a shelf in the walk in refrigerator over ready to eat food items.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling ready to eat tortillas with her bare hands.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: No hot water was available in the men's restroom.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A bottle of window cleaner stored under the three compartment sink was not properly labeled as to its contents.
05/16/2014 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: A kitchen employee was observed putting on food handling gloves without washing his hands first.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee drink was observed stored under the food preparation table next to the food items.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: No hot water was available in the mens restroom.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A bag of onions was stored directly on the floor in the back storage area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The three compartment sink was not adequately sealed to the wall. The food preparation sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The restroom hand sink was not adequately sealed to the wall.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The kitchen floor was soiled with food debris.
11/15/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee food was stored above food items in the dry storage area.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: An unlabeled chemical spray bottle was observed beneath the three compartment sink.
06/05/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/03/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/23/2013 Inspection, Routine
11/26/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/15/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/27/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/29/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
06/28/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/09/2011 Inspection, Routine
01/04/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/20/2010 Inspection, Critical Item
06/11/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/09/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/27/2010 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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