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 Taco Bell
Business Name Taco Bell
Address 25531 E Smoky Hill Rd
Aurora, CO 80016-1353
Phone 720-256-1938

Inspection Details
07/15/2019 Inspection, Routine
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: A vomit/fecal clean up procedure was not present at the facility.(Priority Foundation) Corrective Action: Education was provided on proper vomit/fecal clean up and handouts were left in English and Spanish.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: A gap was present under the exterior door to the left of the walk in refrigerator.(Core)
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: Plastic containers were stacked wet on a shelf to the right of the three compartment sink.(Core)
09/13/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/22/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed dumping an employee personal beverage inside the food preparation sink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An uncovered employee personal beverage was stored on the kitchen food preparation table directly next to chalupa wraps (near the fryer).
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hot water temperature failed to reach 100°F at the hand sink next to the food preparation sink (measured 94°F).
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Several live flies were observed in the kitchen and warewashing areas.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Several chemical spray bottles were stored hanging, on the chemical storage with their spouts facing towards boxes of food service gloves. Full strength sanitizer and delimer packets were stored directly above food service gloves on the chemical storage rack.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cold-top/reach-in combination refrigerator door gasket was torn (left side door). The bulk cinnamon sugar and bulk rice bin lids were cracked/broken.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The three-compartment sink caulking was in disrepair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The food preparation counter around the drive-through station soda tower was soiled. The interiors of the soda pop tower nozzles, in the dining area, were soiled with dried on food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The chemical storage shelf was soiled with debris. There was a build-up of frost around the door of the walk-in freezer. The underside of the shelf above the steam table was soiled with dried on food debris. The storage rack next to the food preparation table was soiled.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Water was draining slowly at the hand sink basin next to the food preparation sink.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Duct tape was observed around the floor drain beneath the drive-through station soda tower. The wall behind the drive-through station soda tower was soiled. Holes were present in the wall above the food preparation sink. The base coving at the entry to the walk-in freezer was in disrepair. Holes were present in the wall to the left of the three-compartment sink. The floor was in disrepair beneath the soda tower in the dining area.
06/11/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/04/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: REPEAT VIOLATION: The hand sink hot water temperature, next to the kitchen food preparation sink, measured 76°F after running consistently for several minutes.
05/20/2015 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hand sink hot water temperature, next to the kitchen food preparation sink, measured 78°F after running consistently for several minutes.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the hand sink next to the kitchen food preparation sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A shaker of salt, on the storage shelf next to the fryers, was not labeled.

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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