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 125 Chinese Restaurant
Business Name 125 Chinese Restaurant
Address 10255 Washington St
Thornton, CO 80229-2002
Phone 303-280-0077

Inspection Details
03/30/2022 Inspection, Routine
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Multiple Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods in the facility were not marked with a preparation date to be kept in the facility for less than 7 days. Corrective action: the person in charge marked items with their preparation date during the inspection.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (P) The hand sink next to the 3 compartment sink did not properly drain. Corrective action: the person in charge temporarily unclogged the drain, and will submit a service request for the inspector to verify there is long term compliance. The sink will not be used until then.
01/21/2021 Inspection, Routine
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: Sanitizer buckets were stored directly on the floor.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: The rice scoop at the front service counter was stored in 92°F water.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The ventilation hood at the cook line and fryer station had severe grease built-up.
01/02/2020 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) An employee at the grill line did not wash his hands after sweeping the floor and immediately before food preparation. Corrective action: The inspector educated the person in charge on monitoring hand washing.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) A cutting board was stored in the dish washing area hand sink basin. Corrective action: The cutting board was removed, and the inspector educated the person in charge on hand sink use. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Hand sinks in the following locations did not have signs that told employees to wash their hands: grill area, serving line, men's restroom, and women's restroom.
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 of degreaser under the prep sink was not labeled. Corrective action: The bottle was labeled by the person in charge.
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: 3-501.15 Cooling Methods (Pf) Cooked noodles (69-71°F, covered, in a 6 inch plastic container) were not cooling using an effective method. Corrective action: The noodles were uncovered to cool rapidly.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: 3-501.13 Thawing (C) Five cases of raw chicken at or below 41°F in the back kitchen were thawing at room temperature.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Two sanitizer buckets, one in the back kitchen and one at the serving line, were stored on the floor.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) The kitchen rice scoop/bowl did not have a handle. A knife at the cold-top refrigerator was stored in the crevice between equipment. The utensil handles in the following locations were stored touching the foods and not above/outside them: cream cheese mix (walk-in refrigerator), bulk flour bin (dry storage), and bulk sugar bin (dry storage area). The front rice scoop was stored in water (70°F) that was less than 135°F.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-101.11 Characteristics-Materials for Construction and Repair (C) Three cutting boards in the back kitchen were stained.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) The kitchen did not have chlorine sanitizer test strips. Corrective action: The test strips had been observed by the inspector during previous inspections. The person in charge stated that an employee removed them. The person in charge was educated to obtain them.

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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