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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 Alamo Drafthouse Littleton
Business Name Alamo Drafthouse Littleton
Address 7301 S Santa Fe Dr
Littleton, CO 80120-2973
Phone 720-588-4170

Inspection Details
06/22/2022 Inspection, Routine
03 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector Comments: 2-103.11(O) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf) The facility did not have a verifiable employee illness policy. Corrective action: Inspector provided the employee illness policy handout.
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) Paper towels were not available at the hand sink in the ware washing area. 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) A dented can of black eyed peas were stored with wholesome cans on the dry storage shelf next to the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective action: The can was moved to be returned.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: 4-501.114 Manual and Mechanical Warewashing Equipment, Chemical Sanitization-Temperature, pH, Concentration and Hardness (P) The sanitizing cycle of the dish machine did not produce 50-200 ppm chlorine residual. Corrective action: The person in charge put in a request to have the dish machine serviced. Discussed using the three compartment sink for all ware washing until the dish machine is serviced.
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) Vegan ranch (44°F) was stored above 41°F in the cold top single door reach-in refrigerator in the exposition area. Corrective action: Discussed proper cold holding with the person in charge. The item was moved to the walk-in refrigerator.
25 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector Comments: 3-603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens (Pf) The facility did not have a consumer advisory on the menu for burgers that may be offered undercooked. Corrective action: Discussed consumer advisory requirements with the person in charge. Inspector provided the consumer advisory handout.
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 on the shelf across from the wine refrigerator in the main kitchen. Corrective action: The bottle was labeled as to its contents. 7-201.11 Separation-Storage (P) Popcorn oil was stored with chemicals on the shelf below the microwave across from the exposition area. Corrective action: Discussed proper food and chemical storage with the person in charge. The popcorn oil was moved to an approved location.
39 - Good Retail Practices
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector Comments: 3-305.11 Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C) Coffee filters were stored unprotected from contamination on top of the coffee maker.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) The scoop in the sesame flour container was stored with the handle touching the food product. The scoop in the all-purpose flour container was not equipped with a handle.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-402.11 Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation (C) The caulking under the ventilation hood above the fryers was torn. The caulking on the mop sink was torn. The caulking under the ventilation hood above the pizza oven was torn. The caulking on the hand sink in the employee restroom was torn. 4-501.12 Cutting Surfaces (C) The cutting boards near the preparation sink were scored. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) The door gaskets on the reach-in freezer across from the fryers on the cook line were torn.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: 4-601.11(C) Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils (C) The ventilation hood baffles above the fryers on the cook line were soiled. The exterior of the reach-in refrigerated drawers below the flat top grill on the cook line was soiled.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) The hand sink on the flat top grill cook line was slow to drain.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 6-501.18 Cleaning of Plumbing Fixtures (C) The basin of the hand sink near the ice machine was soiled. The basin of the hand sink on the flat top grill cook line was soiled.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) The paint on the floor near the cook lines was chipped. 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The floor sink below the three compartment sink was soiled. The floor sink below the preparation sink was soiled. The caulking on the pre-rinse side of the dish machine was soiled. The ceiling vents above the popcorn machine 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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