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 Zion Lutheran School
Business Name Zion Lutheran School
Address 1400 Skeel St
Brighton, CO 80601-2336
Phone 303-659-3443

Inspection Details
10/22/2019 Inspection, Routine
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: An individual in a supervisory role could not provide a food protection manager certificate upon request.
28 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used
Inspector Comments: A bottle of dish soap was stored on the counter adjacent to the food preparation sink. Corrective action: the bottle of dish soap was relocated to an approved area. Pest bait traps were observed in the facility that were uncovered and unprotected. Corrective action: discussed replacing the uncovered pest bait traps with traps that are covered and tamper-proof.
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: Multiple packages of ready-to-eat sliced, deli ham were being improperly thawed in standing water that measured 54°F in the single basin food preparation sink.
38 - Good Retail Practices
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector Comments: Mouse droppings were observed in the cabinets adjacent to the standing refrigerators in the kitchen area.
56 - Good Retail Practices
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector Comments: Multiple light bulbs located in the back dry storage area were non-functional.
10/10/2018 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Shredded cheese was 51°F on a cart by the service window. The cheese was moved to service and cold-holding methods such as an ice bath were discussed.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A bulk white powder container in a cabinet by the oven was not labeled as to its contents.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Tape was observed on the door gaskets to the milk reach-in refrigerator.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Dust was observed on the fire sprayers at the ventilation hood. The small white reach-in freezer in the dry storage room had heavy ice accumulation.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Re-use of single-service containers was observed throughout the kitchen.
10/19/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/11/2017 Inspection, Routine
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: The spray nozzles located on the three compartment sink and kitchen dish machine spray sink were not restrained at least 2 in above the flood rim of the sinks.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The shelves lining the dry storage and kitchen area were lined with contact paper.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The can opener blade of the kitchen can opener was soiled with food debris.
10/24/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
02f - Critical
Personnel: Demonstration of knowledge
Inspector Comments: Kitchen staff were available and readily knowledgeable about food safety.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine sanitizer was replaced and left a chlorine residual greater than 50 ppm.
10/21/2016 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: An unwholesome dented can was stored with wholesome cans in the dry storage area.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine sanitizer concentration was less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: An unlabeled chemical spray bottle was observed under the food preparation sink.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the milk cooler was covered in tape rendering it not smooth and easily cleanable.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: An accumulation of ice was observed in the freezer in the dry storage area.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The dish machine was soiled with grime and food debris.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single service articles were reused for food storage in the reach in refrigerator and the freezer in the dry storage area.
09/22/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Dented cans of fruit cocktail and peaches in the dry storage area were stored with other wholesome cans.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine failed to produce a concentration of 50-200 ppm chlorine residual during the final sanitizing rinse.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Food was stored in non-food grade quality containers throughout the facility. The storage racks in the standing reach-in coolers were chipped. The dish machine trays were soiled with grime.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the dish machine drainboard was soiled with mold.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interiors of the standing reach-in freezers and reach-in coolers were soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The top of the dish machine was soiled with dust and debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor in the dry storage area was soiled with debris. The floor edges in the kitchen were soiled with debris. The floor under equipment throughout the kitchen was soiled with debris. The ceiling in the kitchen was soiled with dust and debris.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light in the cleaning closet was not functioning. A light in the dry storage area was not functioning.
09/30/2014 Inspection, Routine
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not readily available at the kitchen handsink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Several chemical spray bottles in the chemical storage closet were unlabeled as to their contents.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interiors of the standing reach-in coolers and reach-in freezers were soiled with food debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling above the dish machine was soiled with food debris.
11/15/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/08/2013 Inspection, Routine
01e - Critical
Food Source: Date marking
Inspector Comments: Food in the reach-in cooler such as chopped hard-boiled eggs and juice were unlabeled as to the date they were opened or prepared and were being served to a high risk population.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The final sanitization rinse cycle in the warewashing machine had a concentration less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A clear plastic liquid bottle stored on the food preparation table was unlabeled as to its contents.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Both pre-rinse sprayers were soiled with food debris and mold. The warewashing counter caulking was soiled with mold.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Utensils on the service line were stored at opposing ends.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The three-compartment sink was directly drained to the sewer.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Insufficient lighting was supplied to the stove-top and food preparation counter area.
11/27/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/16/2012 Inspection, Routine
11/10/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/08/2011 Inspection, Routine
12/15/2010 Inspection, Routine
01/11/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/04/2010 Inspection, Routine

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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