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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 Body Art
Facility Name Aztek Tattoo
Business Name Aztek Tattoo
Address 9724 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80010
Phone 303-341-4161

Inspection Details
08/14/2019 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Consent and Aftercare Forms
Inspector Comments: The type and location of body art were not filled on multiple consent forms throughout the year.
04c - Critical
Instrument Sterilization, Cleaning, Storage: Sterilized Instruments
Inspector Comments: Expired cartridge needles were observed at Francisco's station. Expired needles were observed at the piercing station.
06a - Critical
Sharps and Infectious Waste: Handling Sharps/Infectious Waste
Inspector Comments: Facility was unable to provide proof of sharps waste pickup contract.
08a - Critical
: Chemicals
Inspector Comments: Chemical bottles in Francisco and Ces' stations were not properly labeled as to its contents.
11/29/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/06/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
06a - Critical
Sharps and Infectious Waste: Handling Sharps/Infectious Waste
Inspector Comments: Facility has not had a medical waste pick-up within the last year.
10/16/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
06a - Critical
Sharps and Infectious Waste: Handling Sharps/Infectious Waste
Inspector Comments: Facility has not had a medical waste pick-up within the last year.
09/24/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
02b - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Records
Inspector Comments: 2017 client records were not available on-site. (minimum 3 years on-site)
04b - Critical
Instrument Sterilization, Cleaning, Storage: Instrument Packaging/Wrapping
Inspector Comments: Expired needles and grips were observed at Jason's station. Corrected on-site.
06a - Critical
Sharps and Infectious Waste: Handling Sharps/Infectious Waste
Inspector Comments: Facility has not had a medical waste pick-up within the past year.
08/29/2018 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical
Body Artist Requirements: BBP Course, HBV Documentation, Reporting
Inspector Comments: 2018 updated bloodborne pathogen certificates were not available for the following artists: Nabel, Loloe, Ces, and Jason.
02a - Critical
Records and Forms: Facility and Employment Records
Inspector Comments: Employee information was not available for any of the artists on-site.
02b - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Records
Inspector Comments: Client records were not available from 2017 on-site.
03a - Critical
Plumbing Fixtures: Restroom Facilities
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at the restroom hand sink.
03b - Critical
Plumbing Fixtures: Hand Sinks
Inspector Comments: Hot water only reached 76°F at Nabel's hand sink.
04b - Critical
Instrument Sterilization, Cleaning, Storage: Instrument Packaging/Wrapping
Inspector Comments: Expired needles were observed in the following artists stations: Francisco, Nabel, Loloe, and Jason's. Expired and damaged grips were observed in Jason's station.
05b - Critical
: Body Artist's Standard Procedures
Inspector Comments: Fransisco was observed changing gloves without first washing his hands.
06a - Critical
Sharps and Infectious Waste: Handling Sharps/Infectious Waste
Inspector Comments: The facility had not had a medical waste pick-up within the past year.
07a - Critical
Infection and Exposure Control: Infection/Exposure Control Written Procedures
Inspector Comments: An exposure control plan was not available on-site.
10a - Non-Critical
Premises: Maintained
Inspector Comments: A leak was observed at the faucet and beneath the hand sink of Jason's station. The faucet at Ces's station was damaged.
10d - Non-Critical
Premises: Surfaces
Inspector Comments: The chair in Nabel's station was torn. The arm rest in Ces's station was soiled with debris.
10/03/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/28/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
02b - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Records
Inspector Comments: Client records for August 2016, September 2016, October 2016, November 2016, and December 2016 were not available on site.
07a - Critical
Infection and Exposure Control: Infection/Exposure Control Written Procedures
Inspector Comments: A completed exposure control plan was not provided for the facility.
08/16/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
02b - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Records
Inspector Comments: Client records for August 2016, September 2016, October 2016, November 2016, and December 2016 were not available on-site.
07a - Critical
Infection and Exposure Control: Infection/Exposure Control Written Procedures
Inspector Comments: A completed exposure control plan was not provided for the facility.
08/02/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
02b - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Records
Inspector Comments: August 2016, September 2016, October 2016, November 2016, and December 2016 client records were not available on-site.
07a - Critical
Infection and Exposure Control: Infection/Exposure Control Written Procedures
Inspector Comments: A completed exposure control plan was not provided for the facility.
07/13/2017 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical
Body Artist Requirements: BBP Course, HBV Documentation, Reporting
Inspector Comments: Hepatitis B vaccination documents were not provided for Brian or Francisco. A bloodborne pathogen training certificate was not provided for the following artists Ramon, Loloe, Brian, Orlando, or Francisco.
02b - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Records
Inspector Comments: Facility was unable to provide client records.
02c - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Consent and Aftercare Forms
Inspector Comments: Client consent forms were missing information concerning tattooing being a permanent change to the body and equipment lot numbers used on clients.
03b - Critical
Plumbing Fixtures: Hand Sinks
Inspector Comments: Hot water was 142°F at Loloe's hand sink, 133°F at Francisco's hand sink, 146°F at Ramon's hand sink, and 131°F at Orlando's hand sink. (90°-120°F max.)
05a - Critical
: Prohibitions
Inspector Comments: A drink was present in Brian's station.
07a - Critical
Infection and Exposure Control: Infection/Exposure Control Written Procedures
Inspector Comments: A recent medical waste receipt from within the past year was not provided from the facility. An exposure control plan was not provided for the facility.
08a - Critical
: Chemicals
Inspector Comments: Unlabeled chemical spray bottles were observed in Francisco's station, Brian's station, and Nabile's station.
08/16/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/19/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
01a - Critical
Body Artist: Universal Precautions Knowledge, HBV
Inspector Comments: Hepatitis B vaccination/declination and employee information for Loloe was not provided.
02b - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Records
Inspector Comments: Employees were not able to provide client records.
07/08/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
01a - Critical
Body Artist: Universal Precautions Knowledge, HBV
Inspector Comments: Employee information and hepatitis B vaccination/declination was not provided for any of the artists.
02b - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Records
Inspector Comments: Client records were not kept on-site.
02c - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Consent Forms
Inspector Comments: The client consent forms did not have a statement stating a tattoo was permanent.
06/28/2016 Inspection, Routine
01a - Critical
Body Artist: Universal Precautions Knowledge, HBV
Inspector Comments: Employee information and hepatitis B vaccination/declination was not provided for any of the artists.
02a - Critical
Records and Forms: Facility Records
Inspector Comments: A medical waste contract was not available for the facility.
02b - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Records
Inspector Comments: Client records were not kept on site (minimum 3 years).
02c - Critical
Records and Forms: Client Consent Forms
Inspector Comments: Directions of when to consult a physician was not provided on the piercing aftercare forms.
03b - Critical
Plumbing Fixtures: Handsinks
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not available at Kartoon's hand sink.
03e - Critical
Plumbing Fixtures: Sewage
Inspector Comments: The dirty sink in the back room was not plumbed to the municipal sewer.
04b - Critical
Instrument Sterilization, Cleaning, Storage: Instrument Packaging/Wrapping
Inspector Comments: Piercing needles at Loloe's station were not labeled with an expiration date.
06a - Critical
Sharps and Infectious Waste: Handling Sharps/Infectious Waste
Inspector Comments: A red, impervious, tear resistant bag was not available at the facility for used tattoo needles and other infectious waste.
08a - Critical
Chemicals: Chemicals
Inspector Comments: Chemical bottles were unlabeled at Miguel, Orlando, and Loloe's stations.

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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