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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 Madrid Event Center
Business Name Madrid Event Center
Address 6495 Monaco St
Commerce City, CO 80022-2800
Phone 720-979-2001

Inspection Details
10/25/2022 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) No one associated with the facility was a Certified Food Protection Manager.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf) A food probe thermometer was not available. Corrective Action: The person in charge agreed to acquire one.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) The facility did not have test strips for their chlorine-based sanitizer. Corrective Action: The person in charge agreed to acquire test strips.
09/29/2021 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) The facility did not have a certified food protection manager.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) The women and employee's restrooms were not equipped with covered trash receptacles.
11/12/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/30/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: The facility did not have at least one employee with a food safety manager certification.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand sinks at the bar, restrooms and kitchen were not equipped with a sign to indicate employees to wash hands.
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: Two dented cans were stored with wholesome cans in the dry storage room. Corrective Action: Cans were discarded by operator.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: Wine glasses that were observed soiled were stored in the cabinet above the food preparation sink. Silverware was stored soiled in the cabinets in the kitchen.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: Ants were observed in the soda gun holder at the bar. Two dead cockroaches were observed in the cabinet with clean dishes.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The interior of the drink refrigerators at the bar were soiled with pooled water and food debris. The interior of the microwave was soiled with food debris.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: Water under the three compartment sink at the bar was overflowing on the floor. The waste water line under the wash compartment of the three compartment sink at the kitchen was leaking.
10/18/2018 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The ice bin at the bar was not equipped with a lid to protect ice from contamination.
11c - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Chemical test kits provided and accessible
Inspector Comments: Chemical test strips were not available at the facility at the time of inspection.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the three compartment sink was in disrepair.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several holes were observed on the wall above the hand sink at the kitchen.
10/31/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of jalapenos was stored with wholesome cans in the dry storage room in the kitchen.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not readily available at the bar hand sink. Soap and paper towels were not readily available at the kitchen hand sink next to the food preparation sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The lid to the ice bin by the three-compartment sink at the bar was broken and in disrepair.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Wine glasses in the liquor storage room were stored upright in a manner that did not protect their food contact surface from contamination.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single use buckets were re-used for dry storage in the dry storage room.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The mop sink faucet was leaking continuously.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: An accumulation of garbage was observed at the back door of the facility.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Multiple holes in the wall were observed by the three-compartment sink, food preparation sink, and hand sink.
10/12/2016 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The main kitchen hand sink had no cold running water.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Both kitchen hand sinks were not equipped with soap and paper towels.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The bulk rice scoop was not equipped with a handle.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the cook line microwave was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the tall freezer was soiled with food debris.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The ice machine drain line was leaking water onto the floor.
09/22/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/15/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Two bottles of liquor at the bar were adulterated with fruit flies. Corrected on site, the liquor was dumped out.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sour creme, packages of creme cheese, and a pan of roasted chilies were all 59°F in the Glenco refrigerator in the kitchen.
06b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Accessible
Inspector Comments: A ladder blocked access to the kitchen hand washing sink, and plastic food containers were stored in the sink basin. Corrected on site.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The deflector plate in the ice machine was soiled with slime mold.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The kitchen trash receptacles did not have plastic liners in them.
08/29/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The ice bin covers were cracked on 2 of the 3 ice bins at the bar.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The drain line to the soda gun holster was not installed at the corner of the bar closest to the front door.
05/28/2014 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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