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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 La Capitana LLC
Business Name La Capitana LLC
Address 6754 Lowell Blvd
Denver, CO 80221-2651
Phone 720-291-1064

Inspection Details
06/09/2022 Inspection, Routine
01 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector Comments: 2-102.11 Demonstration (Pf) The person in charge did not know the required temperatures and times for the safe refrigerated storage and cooling of foods. Corrective action: The inspector reviewed these with the person in charge.
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 front hand sink combined water temperature reached a maximum of 140°F, and there was not enough cold water to moderate the temperature to be comfortable for hand washing. Corrective action: The person in charge agreed to service this sink.
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 foods were greater than 41°F: (above the fill line in the cold-top refrigerator) cut cantaloupe (44°F), (in the left display refrigerator) cut cabbage, crema (47-48°F), (in the right display refrigerator) milk, and almond milk (46-47°F). Corrective action: The cantaloupe was moved into the interior of the refrigerator. The display refrigerator temperatures were lowered to be at or below 41°F. The inspector advised the person in charge to limit these items to a three-day shelf life after opening/preparation to limit bacterial growth and then to discard.
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) The following refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods were not marked with a date when opened/prepared to be used or discarded within 7 days: (in the cold-top refrigerator) cut cantaloupe, cut watermelon, (in the left display refrigerator) cut cabbage, salsa, (in the right display refrigerator) milk, and almond milk. Corrective action: The inspector had the person in charge mark these items with an opening/preparation date.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf) The facility did not have a food probe thermometer. Corrective action: The inspector educated the person in charge on this requirement. 4-204.112 Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C) The two display refrigerators did not have functioning thermometers.
37 - Good Retail Practices
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector Comments: 3-302.12 Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C) Several sauces and liquids and grated parmesan cheese on the back storage shelf were not labeled with the name of the food.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.14 Sanitizing Solutions, Testing Devices (Pf) The facility did not have quaternary ammonium sanitizer test strips. Corrective action: The inspector educated the person in charge on this requirement.

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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