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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 Yong Gung Restaurant
Business Name Yong Gung Restaurant
Address 2040 S Havana St
Aurora, CO 80014-1014
Phone 303-815-7595

Inspection Details
12/03/2021 Inspection, Re-Inspection
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored on the oven handle in a manner that does not protect against contamination (core).
11/30/2021 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: Employees were observed handling raw squid and a trash can without washing their hands, and handling other items in the kitchen. An employee was observed washing their hands without soap (priority). Corrective Action: Discussed hand washing with the operator.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: A kitchen hand sink was blocked by a trash can making it inaccessible for use. A strainer basket was located in the basin of a kitchen hand sink (priority foundation). Corrective Action: Discussed hand sink usage with the operator.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed washing a knife and did not sanitize it during the warewashing process (priority). Corrective Action: The knife was placed in the dirty area to be washed properly later in the day.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: A bowl of raw squid by the three-compartment sink was 53°F and was not actively being prepared (priority). Corrective Action: The squid was placed in the refrigerator.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: Bleach was mixed with soap in a sanitizer bucket which was not used in accordance with the label on the bleach bottle. Sanitizer solution had a concentration greater than 200ppm chlorine. A chemical spray bottle was unlabeled as to its contents. A lighter was stored above the cold-top refrigerator (priority). Corrective Action: The spray bottle was labeled. The sanitizer solution was remade to a concentration between 50-200ppm chlorine and without soap. The lighter was moved to an appropriate location.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: Utensils by the woks were stored in water. A scoop for the rice was stored in ice at the wait station (core).
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored on the oven handle in a manner that does not protect them from contamination (core). Single use forks and spoons were stored with their food contact surface exposed next to the wait station hand sink (core).
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The area between the woks was extensively soiled with grease (core).
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: The paper towels at the front kitchen hand sink were not stored in a paper towel dispenser (core).
03/26/2020 Inspection, Education
04/02/2019 Inspection, Routine
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 scoop was observed in the hand sink by the three compartment sink. Corrective Action: Discussed proper use of hand sinks with manager. Scoop was removed from the hand sink. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Proper hand washing signs were missing at hand sinks throughout the facility.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw beef was stored above water chestnuts in the cold top refrigerator. Corrective Action: The items were moved to an approved location.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria-Chemicals (P) A can of WD40 chemical was stored above the preparation area by the noodle station. Corrective Action: The chemical was moved to an approved location.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Containers of flour and potato starch were unlabeled.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-202.13 Insect Control Devices, Design and Installation (C) A fly strip was hanging above food in the dry storage room.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) A sanitizer bucket was on the floor under the three compartment sink in the front service area. Several wiping cloths were stored outside the sanitizer buckets.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Utensils were stored on a handle of the cook line oven. Utensils were stored in containers of water that measured between 49°F-64°F. A spoon handle was touching the mussels stored in the cold top refrigerator.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-901.11 Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required (C) Stainless steel containers were stacked while wet on a shelf above the three compartment sink.
45 - Good Retail Practices
Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector Comments: 4-502.13 Single-Service and Single-Use Articles-Use Limitations (C) A food container of black pepper was reused.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) The caulking on the hand sink to the left of the cold top refrigerator was torn. 4-202.16 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) Torn door gaskets were observed on several refrigerators. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) The cold to refrigerator cutting board was grooved. 4-101.19 Nonfood-Contact Surfaces (C) The base coving under the hand sink in the front service area was in disrepair. Foam was observed on the reach in refrigerator handle.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) Holes were observed in the walls throughout the kitchen.
03/23/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/15/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: A container of raw beef was stored above a container of water chestnuts in the cook line cold top refrigerator. The raw beef was moved to the bottom of the refrigerator. An employee was observed handling raw breaded pork, then proceeding to make a ready to eat salad with the same gloves, without first discarding their gloves and washing their hands. The salad was discarded and remade, discussed proper hand washing with the employee. Corrected on-site.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed rinsing their hands at the three-compartment sink while wearing single use gloves. An employee was observed washing their hands at the hand sink next to the three-compartment sink while wearing single use gloves. Employee was instructed to remove their gloves, wash their hands, and put on a new pair of gloves. Corrected on-site.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Don katsu sauce was 126°F in the steam table by the serving window in the kitchen. Sauce was reheated to 165°F and placed back in the steam table. Corrected on-site.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Cold water was not available at the mop sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not available at the front hand sink by the serving window. Soap was provided to the hand sink. Corrected on-site.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cook line ventilation hood was soiled with debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Pairs of tongs were stored on the handle of the cook line oven. Rice scoops were stored in stagnant 67°F water by the rice cookers near the two door reach in refrigerator.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The right faucet of the three-compartment sink by the kitchen hand sink was damaged.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor around the food preparation three-compartment sink was damaged and in disrepair.
03/30/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A dented can of bamboo shoots was stored with wholesome cans in the hallway behind the kitchen. Corrected on-site.
07b - Critical
Pest Control: Pesticide application
Inspector Comments: An unapproved, domestic-use only pesticide was observed on the chemical storage shelf. Corrected on-site.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Frozen, raw chicken feet were inappropriately stored out of temperature control in the hallway behind the establishment.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Plastic wrap was used to line the cook line push cart.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the kitchen three-compartment sink was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The noodle maker in the storage room was soiled.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The side of the noodle maker in the kitchen was soiled.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Clean cups stored above the wait station three-compartment sink were stored and nested while wet. Clean dishes stored adjacent to the kitchen's three-compartment sink were stored and nested while wet.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A pair of tongs was stored with its handle immersed in raw chicken at the cook line, cold-top refrigerator. Two rice scoops were stored in a container of water adjacent to the cook line rice cookers.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking at the ware washing area handsink was torn.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall behind the cook line cold-top refrigerator was soiled with food debris. The wall behind the three-compartment sink was soiled.
03/29/2016 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee in the ware washing area was observed dumping dirty water in the basin of the ware washing area handsink. Corrected on-site.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Raw chicken was 49°F on the low shelf underneath the kitchen preparation table. Corrected on-site.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle of bleach was unlabeled as to its contents adjacent to the cook line handsink. A container of floor cleaner stored near the mens' restroom door was not labeled. Corrected on-site.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board on the cook line, cold-top refrigerator was deeply grooved.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A door gasket was torn in the cook line, one-door, reach-in refrigerator. A door gasket was torn in the storage area, reach-in refrigerator.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves above the noodle station were soiled with food debris.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Rice scoops and cook line serving utensils were stored in containers of room-temperature water throughout the kitchen. A scoop without a handle was observed in a container of vegetables on the cook line. A scoop without a handle was observed in a bag of potato starch near the cook line handsink.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Several containers of single-use chopsticks were stored on the floor underneath the wait station handsink.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Numerous, single-use containers of soy sauce were reused in the kitchen and dry storage room to store flour, sugar and salt.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls underneath the preparation and three-compartment sinks were soiled. The paint on the walls of the food preparation area was chipped. Newspaper and cardboard were observed on the floor by the wok. The wall above the three-compartment sink was stained with food debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights were not operational above the kitchen.
03/23/2015 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: Multiple employees on the cook line were observed not washing their hands before putting on gloves.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: An unlabeled chemical spray bottle was observed in the mop storage room.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: An unlabeled water spray bottle was observed in the mop storage room.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A container of rice did not have a lid in the dry storage room.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A non-commercial crock pot was in use next to the hand sink at the wait station.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed on the reach in freezer in the dry storage room. Tape was observed on the handle of the reach in freezer in the dry storage room. Cardboard was observed on the bottom of the shelf above the chest freezer in the kitchen.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The vent hood along the cook line was soiled with grease.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: Cloth rags were observed on top of the chest freezer in the kitchen where containers were being stored.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Utensils were observed stored at knee level on oven handles along the cook line. A scoop with no handle was present in a container of cooked pork at the reach in cooler along the cook line.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single use egg cartons were observed being reused to store utensils above the rice cookers in the kitchen.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls were heavily soiled in the following areas: by the preparation sink, behind the grill on the cook line, the 3 compartment sink, and the mop storage room. There were holes in the walls next to the preparation sink, kitchen chest freezer, and mop storage room.
12/18/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/11/2014 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: In the reach-in refrigerator in the office raw beef and fish were stored above ready to eat food.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved twist top employee beverage was stored next to clean utensils on the rack above the three compartment sink.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Rice on the cold top refrigerator cutting board was 93F. A pot of chicken stock on the stove top was 122F.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Beef on the cold top refrigerator cutting board was 51F. Raw seafood in a bowl in the cold top refrigerator was 56F.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided to the hand sink in the ware washing area.

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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