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 Africanes Market
Business Name Africanes Market
Address 10004 E Colfax Ave
Aurora, CO 80010-5014
Phone 720-292-9988

Inspection Details
04/21/2020 Inspection, Education
01/16/2020 Inspection, Routine
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) Raw non individually packaged Tilapia was present in the walk in freezer intended for sale in a facility not licensed to re-package food safely for individual consumer sale. Corrective action: the Tilapia was discarded. (20 points) 3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) Several dented cans were present for sale with wholesome cans throughout the facility's sale floor isles. Corrective action: items were moved and education provided. (20 points)
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Cassave was stored in a raw Tilapia box in the walk in freezer. Corrective action: education provided. (10 points)
01/07/2020 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) Hand towels were not available at both bathroom hand sinks. Corrective action: hand towels were provided. (10 points) 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) Hand washing signage dictating employees must was hands was absent at both bathroom hand sinks.
11 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food obtained from approved source
Inspector Comments: 3-201.11 Compliance with Food Law (P) Bags of frozen fruit were from unapproved sources in the back reach in freezer in the facility. Corrective action: items were discarded. Bags of frozen raw lamb were from unapproved sources in the back reach in freezer in the facility. Corrective action: items were embargoed. (25 points)
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-101.11 Safe, Unadulterated and Honestly Presented (P) 2 cans of baby formula were expired and stored with wholesome cans for sale in the facility. Corrective action: items set aside for return. (20 points)
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) Several baggies of laundry detergent were not labeled as to their contents on a shelf in the back by the reach in refrigerator. Corrective action: education provided. (5 points)
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-602.11 Food Labels (Pf) Several packages of cookies were not labeled with their major allergens on a shelf in the back by the reach in refrigerator. Corrective action: education provided.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: 6-501.111 Controlling Pests (Pf) Pest droppings were present in the front of the facility behind the beverage refrigerators and no pest control devices were in use. Corrective action: education and handout provided. (10 points) 6-202.15 Outer Openings, Protected (C) A gap was present under the facility's back entrance doors.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-203.14 Backflow Prevention Device, When Required (P) A backflow device was not present on the right faucet of the facility's mop sink. (10 points)
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) Excess ice build up was present on the floor of the walk in freezer.

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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