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 Gateway High School
Business Name Gateway High School
Address 1300 S Sable Blvd
Aurora, CO 80012-4631
Phone 303-755-7160

Inspection Details
12/12/2019 Inspection, Routine
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed on the single door reach in refrigerator beside the three compartment sink. The handle on the microwave on the front line was in disrepair. Multiple raw woods carts were observed in the dry storage area and in the freezer. (Core)
11/28/2018 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The following hand sinks only reached 70° F: hand sink located by the ice machine, at the far end of the service station, and the main preparation area. Corrective action: Follow up required.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments:
12/08/2017 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed in the reach-in refrigerator next to the three compartment sink in the ware washing area.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: A large leak was observed below the dishwasher in the ware washing area.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The ventilation hoods above the cook line reach-in ovens were soiled with debris. The fan guards at the walk-in refrigerator were dusty.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A large puddle of nested water caused by a leak in the dishwasher was observed on the floor of the ware washing area.
12/05/2016 Inspection, Routine
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The can opener at the cook line food preparation table was soiled with debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The fan guards at the walk-in freezer were dusty.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The sanitizing solution of the cook line wiping cloths was less than 200 parts per million (ppm) of quad ammonium.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Light bulbs were not operational at the cook line reach-in refrigerator next to the three compartment sink. Light bulbs were not operational at the front counter reach-in refrigerators.
14i - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Restroom facilities
Inspector Comments: The toilet tissue at the employee restroom was not in the proper dispenser.
12/03/2015 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed filling a bucket for cleaning from the hand sink at the kitchen entrance by the ice machine.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the hand sink by the kitchen entrance by the ice machine was observed in disrepair.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The light bulb in the walk-in freezer was not shielded.
12/15/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/04/2014 Inspection, Routine
07a - Critical
Pest Control: Evidence of insects or rodents
Inspector Comments: Numerous rodent droppings were observed through out the kitchen: in cupboards and under steam tables at the main serving counter, on the floor in corners through out the kitchen, under dry storage shelves, on boxes of fruit, on cans of food, on boxes of food, on the floor by the upper serving area, and on bread items in dry storage. Dead rodents were observed in traps in the dry storage area and in the side serving station.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several cupboard handles were loose in the main serving area.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The back cook line grill hood was soiled with dust.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor cove tiles were chipped on the corner of the west side serving area. Porous titles were present over the serving line in the upper area of the cafeteria.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights were not functioning correctly over the serving area. The lights in the front grill hood were not functioning.
08/15/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling tiles above the serving line were not smooth and easily cleanable.
05/15/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
06a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Adequate number, location
Inspector Comments: A hand sink was not provided to the kiosk serving area where staff serve the students.
05/14/2014 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was 84°F-85°F at the kitchen hand sinks, and hot water did not reach at least 100°F.
06a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Adequate number, location
Inspector Comments: A hand sink was not provided to the kiosk serving area where staff serves the students.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided to the kitchen cook line hand sink and to the snack bar hand sink.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The two reach-in refrigerators by the three-compartment sink hand each had a data plate that stated "display of packaged or bottled products" and refrigerators were holding foods prepared in the kitchen.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking was loose on the front counter by the front grill hood.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The front grill hood and the kitchen grill hood was soiled with dust.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Several boxes of serving trays were stored on the floor behind the serving kiosk.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The walls were scratched above the front serving line counter tops. The wall was chipped above the three-compartment sink. There were porous ceiling titles in the small serving station off of the kitchen.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Serveral lights were out in the front service area. The lights in the front grill hood were not functioning correctly.
05/09/2013 Inspection, Routine
11/29/2012 Inspection, Routine
10/18/2011 Inspection, Routine
11/03/2010 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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