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 Q Rico Mexican Food
Business Name Q Rico Mexican Food
Address 14200 E Alameda Ave
Aurora, CO 80012-2594
Phone 303-955-1812

Inspection Details
06/09/2021 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C): The operator's Certified Food Protection Manager certificate was expired.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P): A container of raw shelled eggs was stored above ready to eat strawberries in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective Action: The eggs were moved to a location that would prevent cross contamination.
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 items in the walk-in refrigerator were improperly date marked with a ten day expiration date. Corrective Action: Education on proper date marking techniques was provided to the operator.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C): The scoop in the ice machine was stored with the handle touching the ice.
05/13/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: Food protection manager certification was not readily available.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: Employee was incorrectly sanitizing dishes in the three compartment sink. Corrective action: Education on ware washing sanitation was provided.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: Date marking was not used in the facility. Corrective action: Education on date marking was provided.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: A bottle of degreaser was stored on the clean side of the three compartment sink. Corrective action: Chemical was moved to an approved location.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: Several spray bottles of lime juice were not labeled as to their contents.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: Wiping cloths not in use were stored outside of a sanitizing solution throughout the facility.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: Utensils were stored in water that measured 105°F.
06/04/2018 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The spray nozzle at the three compartment sink was hanging below the flood rim. Corrective action: Manager placed the spray nozzle on the provided hook.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A scoop without a handle was stored in a bulk dry food bin in the back of the facility.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: A wiping cloth located next to the juice machine was not in use and was stored outside of a sanitizing solution.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: An ice cream scoop was stored in 71°F water next to the ice cream freezers. A scoop at the hot holding unit was stored in 124°F water.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The hand sink was not sealed to the wall.
10/13/2016 Inspection, Routine
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A chemical spray bottle was not labeled as to its contents at the three compartment sink drainboard in the ware washing area.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Various bottles of honey, ketchup, lemon juice, and mustard were not labeled as to their contents at the front counter food preparation station.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service dill pickle buckets were being reused throughout the facility.
06/01/2016 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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