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 Bacon Social House
Business Name Bacon Social House
Address 2100 W Littleton Blvd
Littleton, CO 80120-2138
Phone 720-470-9000

Inspection Details
02/12/2020 Inspection, Education
10/11/2019 Inspection, Routine
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.14 When to Wash (P) A gloved employee wiped his hands on a common towel and then handled ready to eat foods. Corrective action: Eduction was provided on the required times to wash hands, use gloves, and how to use wiping cloths properly
09 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector Comments: 3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (P) The bartender retrieved a beverage from a table to refill, refilled the beverage, delivered the refilled beverage, wiped off hands on his apron, and then cut a citrus zest garnish for another drink without washing hands and putting on gloves before handing the citrus. Corrective action: Education was provided on not touching any ready to eat foods with bare hands. Discussed recognizing hands as vehicle for contamination regarding food safety.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) The paper towel dispenser at he expo preparation area was not stocked with paper towels. Corrective action: An employee stocked the dispesner with paper towels from the cooks line. Education was provided on maintining all handwashing sinks supplied and accessible at all times.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-602.11 Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency (P) The long cutting boards on the cooks line were cleaned and sanitized twice daily and wiped with sanitizer throughout the day. Corrective action: Education was provided on cleaning and sanitizing in use cutting boards and utensils at least every four hours.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Cream cheese icing (76°F) stored in a squeeze bottle on the cook's line measured above 41°F. Corrective action: The icing was marked with a four hour discard time. Guidance on product water activity and ph testing was provided. The operator will add the icing to the facility's TAPHC plan and correctly mark the icing with a four hour discard time from when the cream cheese was removed from temperature control.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.18 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Disposition (P) Caramelized onions stored in the walk in refrigerator date marked as being prepared 9 days prior to the inspection were not discarded or used within seven days of preparation. The onions were discarded, see voluntary condemnation. 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Opened almond milk stored in the expo line servers station under counter reach in refrigerator was not marked with an opened date. Opened milk stored in the upstairs bar was not marked with an opened date. Corrective action: Education was provided on date marking and ensuring items that require date marking are discarded or used within 7 days.
24 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records
Inspector Comments: 3-501.19 Time as a Public Health Control (C) Hollandaise that is governed using time as a public health control was marked with two discard times. The person in charge correctly marked the hollandaise with an accurate disposal time.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Several soiled wiping cloths used on the cook's line were not stored in sanitizer between uses. An employee used a pot holding towel to wipe equipment, hands, plates, and draped the towel over his shoulder. Discussed having sanitizer buckets available at all stations where food contact surfaces are wiped, ensuring wiping cloths are stored in sanitizer at the correct concentration, and educating food workers on not using towels used as pot holders as pot holders and to not wipe food contact surfaces or equipment with them.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) Knives were stored in equipment crevices on the cooks line. The ice scoop used behind the bar was stored with the scoop portion in contact with squeeze bottles that are handled with bare hands. Discussed storing all in use utensils on clean surfaces that are cleaned and sanitized at the required frequency.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) The facility does not have a way to verify that the hot water sanitizing dish machine is sanitizing food contact surfaces to at least 160°F. Corrective action: Education was provided on maintaining a devise or stickers to ensure sanitation temperatures at all times and testing for sanitization regularly. The operator will request a reusable indicator from the facility's chemical supplier.
07/31/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
06/28/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Diced ham (48°F), roasted red peppers (48°F) and caramelized onions (44°F) stored in the cooks line refrigerated drawers measured above 41°F. The cold top refrigerators on the cook's line are to be returned and replaced with different units. Ice baths were installed into the drawers to maintain all TCS foods at or below 41°F. Corrective action: Contact TCHD when new units are to be installed to verify cold holding temperatures.
33 - Good Retail Practices
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector Comments: Cooked shredded chicken (56°F) was cooling tightly wrapped with plastic film in the walk in refrigerator. Education was provided on proper cooling methods.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: High temperature test strips are ordered. Operator will send proof of receipt via email when received.
06/21/2019 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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