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 13650 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80011-6970
Phone 303-341-7125

Inspection Details
06/30/2022 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-202.12 Handwashing Sinks, Installation (Pf) Hot water at the hand washing sink at the end of the cook line measured at a maximum of 96°F at the time of inspection. Corrective action: The person in charge stated that they will schedule a plumber to come fix the sink to ensure that it reaches at least 100°F.
06/10/2021 Inspection, Routine
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Deli ham in the cook line reach in refrigerator measured 46° F. (Priority) Turkey deli meat in the cook line reach in refrigerator measured 50° F. (Priority) Corrective action: items were replaced.
04/20/2020 Inspection, Education
09/13/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed touching their shirt with their gloves without washing their hands while working on the cook line. Several employees on the serving line donned clean gloves without washing their hands while serving food. An employee was observed touching a wet wiping cloth with their gloves prior to touching ready-to-eat cheese while working on the cook line. An employee put on a glove to crack eggs without washing their hands on the cook line. An employee cracked eggs and then touched ready-to-eat foods without washing their hands and changing gloves on the cook line. An employee touched raw turkey bacon on the cook line and also touched ready-to-eat foods without washing their hands and changing gloves. Corrective Action: Education and handouts on proper handwashing procedures were provided. (Priority)
09 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector Comments: Several employees while working on the cook line touched ready-to-eat bacon with their bare hands. Corrective Action: Education and handouts were provided on preventing bare hand contact. (Priority)
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: A brush was present in the basin of the hand sink located in the baking area. A spoon was present in the basin of the hand sink located at the coffee bar. Corrective Actions: Items were moved to an approved location. (Priority foundation)
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: A sanitizer bucket was stored on the floor next to the cook line. (Core) A soiled wiping cloth was present on top of the mechanical warewashing machine. (Core)
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: Egg spatulas were stored in standing water on the cook line that measured 128°F. (Core)
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: Several door gaskets throughout the facility were torn. (Core) The caulking at the cook line hand sink and mop sink was not intact. (Core)
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: Ice buildup was present on a cook line reach in freezer and the walk-in freezer. (Core)
09/06/2018 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed rinsing off soiled dishes and then handling clean dishes without first removing their gloves and washing their hands. Corrective action: discussed proper hand washing in the ware washing area with the person in charge.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The left cook line cutting board was severely grooved.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed at the left two door standing reach in refrigerator on the cook line. A torn door gasket was observed at the two door standing reach in freezer on the cook line. A torn door gasket was observed at the left two door reach in refrigerator on the cook line.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The caulking located behind the ware washing sprayer head was soiled with a "mold- like" substance.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A container of stainless steel spoons were stored with their food contact surfaces facing upwards in the front service area.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Two stacks of single use plastic take out containers were stored with their food contact surfaces facing upwards on the cook line. Multiple stacks of single use plastic take out containers were stored with their food contact surfaces facing upwards in the front service area.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking located at the left cook line hand sink was missing upon inspection. The drain pipe located beneath the left cook line hand sink was leaking. The drain pipe located beneath the three compartment ware washing sink was leaking.
14f - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Locker rooms
Inspector Comments: An employee back pack was in direct contact with a can of tomato soup in the back dry storage area. An employee back pack was in direct contact with a case of single use plastic take out containers in the back dry storage area.
05/15/2018 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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