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 IHOP
Business Name IHOP
Address 221 W 104th Ave
Northglenn, CO 80234-4103
Phone 303-252-0942

Inspection Details
01/04/2022 Inspection, Routine
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C): The cutting board used at the the wet grill was heavily scored.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-202.14 Backflow Prevention Device, Design Standard (P): A shutoff valve was observed downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker at the mop sink. Corrective Action: Education on proper back flow prevention was provided to the manager.
05/26/2021 Inspection, Routine
20 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector Comments: A container of white gravy measured 77° F after the first two hours of cooling in the walk-in freezer. Multiple containers of shredded hash browns measured between 44° F - 53° F after improperly cooling overnight. Corrective action: the above TCS food items were discarded (see voluntary condemnation).
46 - Good Retail Practices
Gloves used properly
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed cracking raw shelled eggs and then touching in-use utensils and equipment without first changing their gloves.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The facilities three compartment ware washing sink was not properly sealed to the wall. The stainless steel shelving located above the two flat top grills were soiled with rust and in disrepair.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: A Y-shut off valve was located downstream of the atmospheric vacuum breaker at the facilities utility sink.
02/07/2020 Inspection, Routine
21 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Breakfast sausages in the steam table were 125°F and salsa was 84°F next to the grill in the kitchen area. Corrective Action: All food was reheated to 165°F and returned to hot holding units.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: Utensils throughout the kitchen were stored in sanitizer solution in between uses.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The caulking in the vent hood above the grill was in disrepair.
06/04/2019 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: The hand sinks in the kitchen and restrooms were not equipped with signage reminding staff to wash their hands.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Sliced yellow and white cheese (48°) was stored above 41° in the top portion of the reach-in cooler across from the flat grill. Corrective action: The product was placed inside the reach in cooler to rapidly chill it.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: Several sanitizer buckets were stored on the floor throughout the kitchen.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: Several rubber spatulas were stored in a container of ice at the cook line grill area.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the dishmachine drainboard was soiled with mold.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: Several handles on the grill line reach in coolers were soiled with grease.
54 - Good Retail Practices
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector Comments: The dumpster did not have a drain plug installed.
06/05/2018 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/05/2018 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed handling ready to eat food after handling raw food without washing hands and dawning new gloves in between. Inspector had employee discard the ready to eat food item and instructed employee on best hand washing practices.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: Employee was observed handling ready to eat food with bare hands. Inspector had employee discard the ready to eat food item and instructed the employee on best hand washing practices.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cheese was stored at 48°F in the cold top refrigerator for more than four hours. Whipped butter was stored between 44-55°F in the cold top refrigerator in the servers area. Inspector had employee discard the whipped butter and cheese and educated employee on proper cold holding temperatures.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water with a temperature of at least 100°F was not provided to the hand sink in the coffee area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Door gaskets were torn on the doors of the reach in cold top refrigerator in the cook line and the reach in refrigerator in the prep area. Blue plastic was observed on the microwave on the cook line.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A cutting board was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A door gasket of a reach in refrigerator was soiled with food debris in the coffee area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: Running water was not provided to the dump sink in the serving area.
06/26/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Cups and spoons were present in the basin of the coffee station hand sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not available at the cook line right side hand sink.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: A package of breakfast sausage was thawing improperly by the hot holding station. Ice bin at the wait station was improperly covered when not in use.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Multiple refrigeration units along the cook line had torn door gaskets.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Multiple refrigeration units along the cook line had soiled door gaskets. The caulking to the ware washing sprayer sink was moldy.
03/14/2017 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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