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 Arapahoe Cafe
Business Name Arapahoe Cafe
Address 7325 S Potomac St
Centennial, CO 80112-4030
Phone 303-649-6321

Inspection Details
04/07/2022 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation (Pf) Hot water (92-93° F) at the front service hand washing sink measured less than 100° F at the time of inspection. Corrective action: The person in charge will put in a maintenance request to ensure the hand washing sink will measure at least 100° F at all times.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) A chemical spray bottle near the dry storage area in the dining room was not labeled as to its contents. Corrective action: The person in charge labeled the chemical spray bottle immediately. 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) Multiple chemical bottles were stored on the food preparation surface next to the coffee marker in the front service area. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the chemical bottles for proper storage to prevent contamination.
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) The door gasket was torn on the two door reach in refrigerator across from the food preparation table.
07/16/2019 Inspection, Routine
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: Items throughout the facility were not properly date marked. Education was provided regarding date marking procedures.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: Single service wax papers were stored directly beneath the paper towel dispenser at the hand sink on the service line.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The back of the stove was in poor repair.
07/12/2018 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Employees were observed washing their hands without soap. Education on proper hand washing was provided.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Precooked french fries on the counter near the fryer were 77°F. The french fries were placed back in the refrigerator until they were ready to be fried and served.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not available at the front service line hand sink. The soap was refilled.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: An open container of butter was stored beneath the soap dispenser at the front service hand sink.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single use wax paper sheets for food service were stored directly beneath the paper towels at the front service hand sink.
07/21/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/13/2017 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Employee food was stored above costumer food in the kitchen two door reach in refrigerator.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Fully cooked french fries (76°F) were observed sitting out at room temperature adjacent to the fryers.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: The following items were not below 41°F on the front cold top: sliced tomatoes (50°F), sliced cooked ham (52°F), sliced provolone cheese (50°F), bean sprouts (50°), pooled raw eggs (50°F), and chopped romaine lettuce (49°F).
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Dishes were observed soaking in chlorine bleach in the food preparation sink in the ware washing area.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single-use containers were being reused to hold food product.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Dust and debris were observed on the air vent and surrounding ceiling tiles located above the front hot holding counter.
07/13/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/11/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: An onion with mold was stored with wholesome onions in a bin to the right of the three-compartment sink. A dented can of olives was stored with wholesome cans in the dry storage area.
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: A food employee did not wash their hands after changing tasks.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Various potentially hazardous food items were held in the back 2 door refrigerator with an ambient temperature of 54°F including cooked chicken (50°F) and pooled eggs (54°F). Cooked pasta (60°F) was held at room temperature on the counter to the left of the hand sink. The ambient temperature of the reach-in cooler on the served line was 49°F. Boiled eggs were being held at room temperature to the left of the serving line.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non food grade sandwich bags are used to hold various food items throughout the kitchen.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The ice cream freezer had excessive ice accumulation. The slicer to the left of the prep sink had a build-up of food matter.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Various food containers were being used to hold other food items.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: Personal food was stored with customer food in the 2 door cooler in the back area.
07/28/2015 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cooked chicken was 88°F, stored on the preparation table in the kitchen. A bottle of milk was 48°F in the double door standing refrigerator in the kitchen. Cooked chicken was 48°F, egg salad and tuna salad were 49°F all stored in the double door standing refrigerator in the kitchen.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Bleach was stored in a plastic tub labeled as "cookie dough", A chemical was stored in a plastic tub labeled as "cottage cheese".
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Cooked beef was observed being cooled in a plastic tub with a tightly covered lid, stored on the preparation table in the kitchen.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Several single use plastic food service bowls were being re-used to store dry ingredients and spices.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The faucet at the three compartment sink was leaking.
08/04/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/21/2014 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed filling a container in the kitchen hand sink.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling ready to eat broccoli with their bare hands.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Whipped butter (55°F), pooled eggs (52°F) and sliced lettuce (55°F) were stored above 41°F in the cold top refrigerator located next to the flat top grill.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle located above the reach in refrigerator in the kitchen was unlabeled as to its contents.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The rolling shelf in the back kitchen area was lined with cardboard.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Multiple single service containers were reused to store food items.
07/02/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/24/2013 Inspection, Routine
06/25/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/13/2012 Inspection, Routine
06/29/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/15/2011 Inspection, Critical Item
04/13/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/01/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/21/2011 Inspection, Routine
04/02/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/22/2010 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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