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 Red Lobster 0328
Business Name Red Lobster0328
Address 1350 W 104th Ave
Northglenn, CO 80234-3827
Phone 303-457-9298

Inspection Details
07/05/2022 Inspection, Routine
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: An employee at the grill line went from working with raw beef patties to working with ready-to-eat foods without a glove change in between. Corrective Action: Glove usage was discussed with the employee.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: The following food items in the 4 door refrigerator by the expo line were above 41°F: Tartar sauce (49°F), sour cream (48°F), and shrimp cocktail sauce (51°F). Corrective Action: Tartar sauce and shrimp cocktail sauce were moved to the walk-in refrigerator. Sour cream was voluntarily discarded (see voluntary condemnation). Cold holding temperatures were discussed.
07/21/2021 Inspection, Routine
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) A fruit fly adulterated a bottle of whiskey located on a shelf in the bar under the television. Corrective Action: The person in charge discarded the liquid (see voluntary condemnation).
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) The following items located in the ice bath in the cook line measured greater than 41°F: garlic alfredo sauce (51°F), lobster cream sauce (51°F), and crab meat (52°F). Corrective Action: The ice bath was refilled with ice so the above items could cool to 41°F or below.
24 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Inspector Comments: 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (Pf) Written procedures were not available for diced tomatoes held under a time as a public health concern plan at the cook line. Corrective Action: A template was emailed to the person in charge.
02/09/2021 Inspection, Education
09/13/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/09/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: An employee at the dish machine was observed handling dirty and then clean dishes without first washing their hands. Corrective Action: Discussed proper handwashing procedures with manager to review with employees. A handsink will be installed by 10/1/19 to give proper access to handwashing to employees in this area.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: A handwashing sink was not available in the warewashing area/corner preparation area for employees to wash their hands.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: A sanitizer bucket on the grill line was stored on the floor.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: The ice cream scoop was stored in a container of standing room temperature water. The handle of the tongs for the lemons at the serving line were stored in direct contact with the lemons. Tongs hanging off the handle of the grill were not stored in a manner that protects them from contamination.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The base of the small walk-in cooler door was in disrepair.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The fan guards in the walk-in freezers were soiled with dust. The bottom seal area on the top of the large ice machine was soiled with mold.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: Adequate backflow prevention was not provided to the left wall hose connection at the warewashing area. Corrective Action: A atmospheric vacuum breaker hose bib was installed at the connection to provide adequate protection.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: A hole was observed in the wall above the dish sprayer. The wall below the wall mounted hose connections at the ware washing area was in disrepair. A gap was observed between the walls at the dish drop-off area at the warewashing area.
02/19/2019 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): Employee food was stored above the service line food preparation table in the kitchen.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.12 Cleaning Procedure (P): An employee was observed wiping hands on a common towel. Inspector educated an employee on proper hand washing.
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P): Moldy tomatoes were stored with wholesome tomatoes in a box in the dry storage area. An employee moved the unwholesome tomatoes to an approved location.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P): Cut cabbage was 65°F and corn with guacamole was 45°F in an ice bath on the grill line. Inspector had an employee move the cut cabbage and corn and guacamole to a reach in refrigerator to cool to 41°F or lower before returning.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C): Multiple sanitizer buckets were stored directly on the floor in the kitchen.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-101.11 Surface Characteristics-Indoor Areas (C): The floor of the walk in beer refrigerator was soiled with pooled water.
02/28/2018 Inspection, Routine
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The final sanitization rinse of the dish machine did not leave a minimum of 160°F on dish surface.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Multiple reach-in freezers at the cook line had torn door gaskets.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present on the wall by the cook line microwave. Holes were present in the wall by the sprayer and the soaking bins in the ware wash area.
02/22/2017 Inspection, Routine
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage container was stored at the preparation sink counter top.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket to the Victory Ultraspec reach-in refrigerator across from the salad bar was torn.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking to the dirty dish side of dish machine was torn.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet on the rack above the clean dish side of the dish machine.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the wall behind the dish area spray nozzle. Holes were present in the wall in the dry storage room.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: The cook line ventilation hood filter were dusty.
03/21/2016 Inspection, Routine
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Tong handles were observed touching lemons used for garnish at the kitchen exposition line. Non-commercial grade containers were observed storing food throughout the facility.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Torn door gaskets were observed in the bottom reach-in cooler and the reach-in shrimp freezer next to the grill line.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The vent hoods were soiled throughout the facility.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Plates and bowls were uncovered throughout the facility.
03/17/2015 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Diced tomatoes in large ice bath bin on food preparation table were at 47°F.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A bottle of cooking oil was not labeled on shelf above food preparation table.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: The ice was not protected by a cover in the ice bin next to the bar in a customer service area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The condensate line for the condenser in the walk in freezer was leaking.
11a - Non-Critical
Testing Devices: Refrigeration units provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer
Inspector Comments: A thermometer was not provided for the sliding door reach in cooler in bar area.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelving throughout the cooking and food preparation area was soiled with food debris.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The plastic and metal food storage containers were stacked wet and nested.
14e - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Ventilation
Inspector Comments: There was a gap in the grease filters on the ventilation hood on the cooking line.
12/03/2014 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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