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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 Rack Em Billiards and Sports Bar
Business Name Rack Em Billiards and Sports Bar
Address 1919 S Havana St
Aurora, CO 80014-1011
Phone 303-755-7675

Inspection Details
08/23/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/15/2018 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sliced and shredded cheese was 50°F, salsa was 44°F, sour cream was 46°F, potato salad was 45°F, and sausage links were 44°-45°F in the two door reach in refrigerator in the kitchen. Corrective Action: Potentially hazardous food items must be held at 41°F or below.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: An employee stated that dishes in the kitchen were washed at the food preparation sink. Discussed proper wash, rinse, sanitize method with employee. Corrected on-site.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the kitchen hand sink. Paper towels were provided to the sink after speaking with the employee. Corrected on-site.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Grill cleaner was stored above clean dishes on the food preparation sink. Sanitizer and detergent tablets were stored next to straws and above sugar packets in the cupboard by the beer taps at the bar. The chemicals were moved and appropriately stored. Corrected on-site.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cold top cutting board was deeply grooved.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Torn door gaskets were observed on the cold top refrigerator. The door to the single door freezer in the kitchen did not close tightly.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Test strips were not available on-site to test sanitizer concentrations.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Extreme ice buildup was observed inside the kitchen reach in freezer. Ice build up was observed inside the chest freezer in the storage area by the pool tables. Ice build up was observed inside the bar reach in cooler next to the hand sink.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The pipe beneath the bar three-compartment sink was leaking directly onto the floor.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Ceiling tiles in the dry storage room by the chest freezers were in disrepair. The floor beneath the soda syrup rack in the dry storage room was soiled with debris. The walls and ceilings throughout the kitchen were soiled with debris. The floor tiles beneath the bar three-compartment sink were heavily damaged and broken.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: Two deep fryers were observed on the preparation table by the cold top refrigerator without a ventilation hood in the facility.
09/28/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/19/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the food preparation sink. Hot and cold water was not provided to the bar dump sink. Hot water was not provided to the bar three-compartment sink.
08/29/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Unwholesome tomatoes were stored with wholesome food products in the kitchen reach-in refrigerator.
04a - Critical
Sanitation: Manual
Inspector Comments: An employee stated that dishes are washed with soap, sanitized, and then rinsed at the bar three-compartment sink rather than washed, rinsed, and sanitized. An employee stated that dishes were washed with soap at the food preparation sink rather than at the bar three-compartment sink.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the preparation sink. Hot and cold water was not provided to the dump sink in the bar. Hot water was not provided to the three compartment sink in the bar.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap and paper towels were not provided to the hand sink next to the ice machine. Paper towels were not provided to the hand sink in the bar.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: A dead cockroach was observed on the floor by the handsink in the women's restroom.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A pump bottle of liquid detergent was stored next to single-use food containers on top of the reach-in freezer. A chemical spray bottle of cleaner was stored next to liquor bottles at the bar.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Ice in the ice bin was not covered in a manner to protect it from contamination at the bar.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A non-commercial grill was observed in the kitchen adjacent to the reach-in freezer. Two non-commercial fryers were observed along the cook line. The cutting board was grooved and scored along the cook line.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets of the reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer were torn. Tape was observed on the door gasket of the kitchen, standing, reach-in refrigerator.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the three-compartment sink was in disrepair at the bar.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Chlorine sanitizer test strips were not provided in the establishment.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board along the cook line was stained. The interior of the ice machine was soiled with debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets of the reach-in refrigerator and reach-in freezer were soiled with food debris. Ice build-up was observed in the reach-in freezer. The fan guards of the reach-in refrigerator were dusty. The interior of the nonoperational freezer chest in the dry storage area was heavily soiled with food debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The food preparation sink was leaking. The mop sink was soiled with debris. The caulking at the mop sink was in disrepair. A toilet in the womens' restroom was continuously running when not in use.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: A dumpster in the garbage area was not supplied with a plug. The lids of two dumpsters were left open when otherwise not in use.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several floor tiles were cracked adjacent to the preparation sink floor drain. Several floor tiles were cracked along the bar. The ceiling tiles above the two fryers were stained and flaking. The air vents above the kitchen were heavily soiled with dust. The wall coving adjacent to the mop sink was in disrepair. The wall coving underneath the kitchen handsink was in disrepair. Several holes were observed in the wall adjacent to the mop sink. The wall behind the ice machine was soiled. The ceiling tiles above the water heater were heavily stained. A ceiling tile above the soda line room was damaged. The floor adjacent to the soda lines was soiled. The floor underneath the bar was exposed and in disrepair.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light shield was cracked above the kitchen. Two lights were not operational above the kitchen.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: Adequate ventilation was not provided above two fryers in the kitchen.
10/07/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/16/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: An operational, probe food thermometer capable of reaching between 0-220°F was not available.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Live fruit flies were observed at the bar and beneath the three-compartment sink.
09/08/2015 Inspection, Routine
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: An operational, probe food thermometer capable of reaching between 0-220°F was not available.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Live fruit flies were observed in the following areas: in the kitchen, beneath the bar three-compartment sink, in the bar soda gun holsters, and above the three-compartment sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: An excessive amount of ice build-up was observed in the kitchen reach-in freezer. An excessive amount of ice build-up was observed in the back storage room reach-in freezer. Domestic grade deep fryers were present within the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the cook line reach-in refrigerator were torn. The caulking at the bar dump sink was in disrepair. The caulking at the bar three-compartment sink was in disrepair.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A refrigerator thermometer was not available for the kitchen reach-in refrigerator.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The food storage shelves above the preparation sink were soiled with grime.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the kitchen reach-in refrigerator were heavily soiled with food debris. The caulking at the preparation sink was heavily soiled.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mop sink was heavily soiled with grime. The preparation sink had a continuous leak from its faucet.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls and ceiling throughout the kitchen were heavily soiled with oil and debris. Several cracked floor tiles were observed on the kitchen floor. Ceiling tiles located above the unventilated fryers were cracked and flaking. Numerous holes were observed in the walls of the kitchen. Old, dried soda was observed in a pool on the floor of the back storage room. A large hole was observed beneath the bar's three-compartment sink.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light without shatter protection was observed in the kitchen reach-in refrigerator.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: Two fryers were observed in the kitchen and have been used without approved ventilation.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the base of the toilets in the women's bathroom was soiled.
04/07/2015 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed putting on gloves without first washing their hands.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A bucket was stored in the basin of the kitchen hand sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: No soap was available at the kitchen hand sink, bar hand sink, and in the mens restroom.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: The drink ice bin was uncovered at the bar when not in use.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Ice build up was observed at the reach in freezer in the kitchen.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed at the reach in cold top refrigerator in the kitchen.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The soda syrup boxes were soiled with leaked syrup in back storage area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hot water handle at the faucet on the preparation sink in the kitchen was not working.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls were soiled with grease behind the deep fryers in the kitchen. A hole was observed in the wall beneath the 3 compartment sink at the bar. Floor tiles were missing underneath the 3 compartment sink. Cracked floor tiles were observed beneath the preparation sink in the kitchen.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: There was no functioning light in reach in refrigerator in the kitchen. No lights were functioning in the back storage area.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: There was no vent hood above the deep fryers in the kitchen.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking was damaged at the base of the toilet in the womens restroom.
01/29/2015 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved, twist-top employee beverage was observed in the bar area reach-in refrigerator. Corrected on-site.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: The ice bin at the bar was not covered or otherwise protected when not in-use.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board on the kitchen cold-top refrigerator was grooved and stained. The interior of the kitchen cold-top refrigerator was rusted. An excessive amount of ice build-up was observed in the single-door reach-in freezer in the kitchen.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets of the kitchen cold-top refrigerator were torn.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: An adequately sized 3-compartment sink for manually washing equipment was not present in the establishment.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Soda was observed leaking from the soda lines in the back storage area. The mop sink was excessively soiled with grime. The table beneath the fryers in the kitchen was heavily soiled with grease. The back of the fryers was heavily soiled with grease in the kitchen.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: A leak was observed beneath the bar 3-compartment sink.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling tiles above the kitchen fryers were peeling and soiled. The walls in the kitchen were stained with food debris and miscellaneous materials. Several floor tiles were cracked in the kitchen. Wood was observed to be rotting beneath the 3-compartment sink at the bar. Paint was chipped on the wall in the women's restroom.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: A Type I ventilation hood was not present above the fryers in the kitchen to prevent grease or condensation from collecting on the ceiling and walls.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: A toilet was not functioning as required in the men's restroom.
10/21/2014 Inspection, Critical Item
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Water pitchers were stored in the basin of the kitchen hand sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided to the kitchen hand sink. Soap was not provided to the bar hand sink.
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: The floor under the bar three compartment sink was heavily soiled with dead fruit flies.
08/13/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/29/2014 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was stored in the basin of the hand sink in the kitchen.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not available at the hand sink in the kitchen and behind the bar.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was stored above clean dishes.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gaskets on the reach-in refrigerator were torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the mop sink was dirty.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mop sink was soiled with dirt. The mop sink had a slow drain.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls were soiled behind the preparation sink.
03/18/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/03/2014 Inspection, First Operational

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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