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  • 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 Ay Guey Mexican Snacks LLC
Business Name Ay Guey Mexican Snacks
Address 3947 E 120th Ave
Thornton, CO 80233-2085
Phone 720-447-4991

Inspection Details
03/31/2022 Inspection, Routine
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: Raw meat products were stored with open ice cream tubs in the two door freezer. Corrective Action: Staff moved all food items to approved locations based off cooking temperature/hierarchy.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: The following food items (prepared on-site) were stored at room temperature on the table next to the corn steamer: mexican spice paste (72° F), chipotle mayo (68° F), tajin paste (77° F), and bassett mexican paste (69° F). Corrective Action: The above food items were moved to the two door refrigerator.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: A can of whipped cream expired on March 18th and was not discarded. Corrective Action: Expired whipped cream was discarded.
10/05/2021 Inspection, Routine
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 in the employee's restroom did not have any hot water available. Corrective action: the hot water valve of the above sink was turned on, rendering the hot water accessible.
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 ambient temperature of the standing two-door refrigerator in the dry storage area (52° F) measured less than 41° F. Multiple food items in the unit also measured greater than 41° F, including whipped cream topping (50° F) and chipotle mayo (44° F). Two opened bottles of mayonnaise, one in the food prep area (76° F) and another one in the dry storage area (70° F), measured greater than 41° F. Corrective action: the bottles of mayonnaise, chipotle mayo, and whipped cream topping were discarded (see voluntary condemnation). The rest of the food items stored in the unit were moved to rapidly cool. The person in charge turned down the temperature of the unit to 41° F.
23 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector Comments: 3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Four buckets of sweetened condensed milk were not properly marked with an opened-on or discard-by date allowing for a 7 day holding time. Corrective action: the person in charge properly marked the buckets with a discard date. Date marking requirements were discussed.
02/12/2020 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/10/2020 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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