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 K Hot Pot
Business Name K Hot Pot
Address 21699 E Quincy Ave
Aurora, CO 80015-2885
Phone

Inspection Details
06/29/2022 Inspection, Routine
06 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector Comments: 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using Tobacco (C) An employee beverage was stored on the food preparation surface next to the back door of the kitchen. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the employee beverage for proper storage to prevent contamination.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf) The hand washing sink on the cook line was not accessible upon inspection. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the pan that was blocking the hand washing sink and was reminded that hand washing sinks are to be used for hand washing only. 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) Paper towels were not provided at the hand washing sink next to the three compartment sink. Paper towels were not provided at the hand washing sink at the bar. Corrective action: The person in charge provided paper towels immediately.
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-202.15 Package Integrity (Pf) One dented can of bamboo shoots were stored with wholesome cans in the reach in refrigerator near the entrance of the kitchen. Two dented cans of lychees were stored with wholesome cans on the shelf across from the hand washing sink at the entrance of the kitchen. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the dented cans for return service back to their food vendor.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Raw shelled eggs were stored over produce in the walk in refrigerator. Correction action: The person in charge moved the raw shelled eggs to the bottom shelf to prevent cross contamination.
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) The following food items that were stored on the cold top reach in refrigerator on the cook line measured above 41°F at the time of inspection: shredded cooked chicken (54-56°F), crab wantons (53-54°F), cooked shrimp (51-53°F), and a cut tomato (55-56°F). Fish tofu (56°F) that was stored in the cold top reach in refrigerator next to the conveyor belt measured above 41°F at the time of inspection Corrective action: The person in charge moved the food items into a working refrigeration unit and will monitor temperatures to ensure they are decreasing. Angus beef (56°) on the conveyor belt measured over 41°F at the time of inspection. Corrective action: Discussed the use of a Time As A Public Health Control plan for all the Time/Temperature for Food Safety items on the conveyor belt with the person in charge.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers (Pf) A chemical spray bottle was not labeled as to its contents by the three compartment sink. Corrective action: The person in charge labeled the chemical spray bottle as to its contents immediately. 7-207.11 Restriction and Storage-Medicines (Pf) Numerous containers of employee medicine was stored above clean dishes on the shelves across from the three compartment sink. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the employee medication for proper storage to prevent contamination.
41 - Good Retail Practices
Wiping Cloths; properly used & stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.14 Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Multiple wiping cloths were stored outside of sanitizer buckets at the bar.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) The utensil used to scoop rice on the cook line was stored in room temperature water.
44 - Good Retail Practices
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector Comments: 4-903.11(A) Equipment, Utensils, Linens and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles Storing (C) Multiple pairs of tongs were stored unprotected from contamination on the oven handle on the cook line.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) The facility could not provide chlorine and quaternary ammonium testing strips at the time of inspection. Corrective action: The person in charge stated that they would order some immediately.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (P) The Atmospheric Vacuum Breaker (AVB) on the mop sink was in disrepair at the time of inspection. Corrective action: The person in charge stated that they would get the faucet on the mop sink serviced immediately.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The ceiling vent above the three compartment sink was soiled with dust. The floor underneath the equipment on the cook line was soiled.

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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