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 Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Business Name Dairy Queen Grill and Chill
Address 3701 Tower Rd
Aurora, CO 80011-3521
Phone 303-576-8001

Inspection Details
08/02/2022 Inspection, Routine
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) An employee beverage was stored on the cake decorating preparation table. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the employee beverage for proper storage to prevent contamination.
04/22/2021 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The kitchen hand sinks were not equipped with signs reminding employees to wash their hands. (Core).
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: Chemicals were stored next to clean food containers near the three-compartment sink. (Priority) Corrective Action: Educated general manager about options to provide separation between the chemicals and clean equipment.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the ice cream machines were torn (Core). The cutting board on the cold-top cooler was deeply grooved and stained (Priority fountain). Corrective Action: Discussed cleaning or replacing the cutting board with management.
03/03/2020 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: An employee on the cook line was observed touching their face with gloved hands and returning to food preparation without first washing their hands and donning a new pair of gloves. (Priority) Corrective Action: Education provided about proper hand washing.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: The drive-thru window was not self-closing or equipped with an air curtain. (Core)
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: Single-use food containers were stored with their food contact surface facing up above the hot hold unit on the cook line. Single-use cups were stored facing up across from the register at the drive-thru window. (Core)

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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