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 Paleteria La Michoacan
Business Name Paleteria La Michoacana
Address 9191 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80229-4357
Phone

Inspection Details
11/15/2021 Inspection, Routine
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: Multiple items throughout the facility were not properly marked with a preparation date or use by date to be used within 7 days from preparation. Corrective action: Proper date marking requirements and procedures were discussed with the person in charge.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: Chlorine test strips capable of measuring chlorine residue in a sanitizer solution were not provided.
08/13/2018 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Multiple employee twist top beverages were stored with food throughout the kitchen. Inspector had employee move the employee beverages to an approved location.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cut melon was stored at 46°F on a food preparation table in the kitchen. Inspector had employee cool the cut melon to 41°F or below in an ice bath before returning.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: Fly strips were located directly above the food preparation table in the kitchen. Inspector had employee move the fly strips to an approved location.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Customer food was stored on the floor in the back of the kitchen.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket of the small reach in refrigerator in the kitchen was soiled with food debris.
07/15/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Unwholesome moldy strawberries were observed stored with wholesome strawberries in the reach-in refrigerator in the back storage room.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: Unapproved employee twist-top beverage containers were observed stored on and next to customer food items in near the three compartment sink.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Parmesan cheese (68°F) from a container stating to "refrigerate after opening" was not stored at or below 41°F for less than 4 hours on a food preparation table by the handsink in the kitchen.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed not meeting the minimum contact time of 2 minutes for dish sanitizing with bleach during active manual warewashing, with a contact time of 2 seconds.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Food containers throughout the facility were unlabeled as to their contents.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Non-commercial grade crock-pots and blenders were observed in the kitchen. Non-food grade containers were observed in use throughout the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed at the two-door reach-in refrigerator by the ice machine.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not available in the sliding door reach in refrigerator at the front counter.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: A wiping cloth was observed stored out of sanitizer solution in the restroom and on a food preparation table in the kitchen.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop handle in the parmesan cheese container at the food preparation table by the kitchen hand sink was in direct contact with food.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Re-use of single serve containers was observed throughout the facility.
08/07/2015 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Diced tomatoes were 56°F and cut lettuce was 60°F for less than four hours on the back room food preparation table.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Domestic food equipment was stored and being used in the food preparation area.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided to the front display cooler.
08/13/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/12/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/04/2014 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Milk (44°F), sour cream (44°F), and cut melon (44°F) were all above 41°F in the glass door cooler.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not provided to the handsink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Clear plastic liquid bottles were unlabeled as to their contents.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided to the glass door cooler.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service tasting spoons were stored at opposing ends in a container near the display freezers.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light was not functioning in the glass door cooler.
09/04/2013 Inspection, Routine
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling ready to eat cucumbers using barehand contact. Wear gloves when handling ready to eat foods. Handout left on-site. Corrected on site.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cut melons in the front counter glass display case were 47°F for less than 4 hours. Ensure all potentially hazardous foods are kept at 41°F or below at all times.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: Both of the two door glass reach in coolers in the dry storage area were not provided with thermometers.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A severe ice build up was present in the glass reach in display case at the front counter.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Single service cups were stored on the floor in the dry storage area.

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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