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 Family Sports Center
Business Name Avalanche Grill
Address 6901 S Peoria St
Englewood, CO 80112-4127
Phone 303-708-9500

Inspection Details
08/28/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/15/2019 Inspection, Routine
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: Dented cans were stored among wholesome cans in the dry storage closet. The cans of jalapenos, refried beans, pinto beans, rotel and tomato juice were relocated to the office. A can of green beans were discarded.
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The dish machine did not reach a minimum 50ppm chlorine residual for sanitizing. Follow up required.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: Diced tomatoes, salsa, hard boiled eggs, shredded cheese, sour cream, corn dogs and guacamole in the cold top refrigerator near the fryers measured 48-51°F. Salsa and corn dogs were discarded. Diced tomatoes, hard boiled eggs, shredded cheese, sour cream and the guacamole were moved to the walk-in refrigerator. Follow up required.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: The gasket on the upright reach-in freezer was torn. The caulking on the dirty side of the dish table was in poor repair.
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The hood above the warming oven was soiled.
09/05/2018 Inspection, Routine
01c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Source: Cross-contamination
Inspector Comments: Raw bacon was stored above ready to eat food in the walk-in refrigerator. The bacon was moved to an appropriate location to prevent contamination.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The caulking around the dish table and the three compartment sink was in poor repair.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the ice machine was soiled.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The hood vents above the grill line were soiled.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: Dishes were stacked wet on the storage shelves in the warewashing area.
09/15/2017 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed donning gloves without washing hands prior on the grill line.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: Straws were observed in the basin of the hand washing sink in the bar area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the tall reach-in freezer across from the fryers was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The ventilation hood above the fryers were soiled with grease. The equipment around the fryers were soiled with grease.
09/07/2016 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/06/2016 Inspection, Routine
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed slicing a quesadilla with a knife and then placing the sliced quesadilla onto a plate with their bare hands.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Diced tomatoes were 45°F in the cold top refrigerator across from the fryers.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The mechanical dish machine failed to reach a minimum of 50ppm chlorine residual.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The sandwich station cutting board was scored.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the reach-in refrigerator across from the fry station was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The exteriors of the various microwaves on the cooks line were soiled with food residue. The hoods on the cooks line were soiled with grease.
09/15/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Pink mildew was visibly contacting ice in the large ice machine in the back of the kitchen.
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: The items pertaining to the consumer advisory statement on the menu were not indicated as being applicable as offered undercooked.
02/12/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: The consumer advisory located on the menu did not include a disclosure statement and asterisks were not provided next to menu items served raw or undercooked.
02/11/2015 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Two dented cans of refried beans were stored with wholesome cans on the kitchen can rack.
01f - Critical
Food Source: Consumer advisory (7/1/13)
Inspector Comments: The consumer advisory located on the menu did not include a disclosure statement, and asterisks were not provided next to items served raw or undercooked.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The final sanitization rinse of the kitchen dish machine had a concentration of less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets on the reach in refrigerators located in the bar area, the cold top refrigerator on the cook line, and the reach in freezer located on the cook line were torn. The caulking on the three compartment sink, preparation sink and dish machine were torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The hood vent covers on the cook line were soiled with dust.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: A single service scoop that did not have a handle was stored in the cottage cheese located in the cook line cold top refrigerator. Single service coffee filters located on the wait station counter were stored with their food surface area exposed.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Holes were present in the walls located next to the mop sink, behind the dish machine, in the employee restroom and next to the bar hand sink.
08/28/2014 Inspection, Critical Item
03/12/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/03/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the hand sinks in the mens and womens restroom.
02/26/2014 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: One dented can of sliced apples and one dented can of baked beans were stored among wholesome cans in the dry storage area.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved employee twist-top beverage was observed at the east end of the cook line.
02g - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Preventing food contamination from bare hands
Inspector Comments: An employee at the bar was observed handling a orange slice with his bare hands. An employee in the kitchen was observed handling shredded cheese with his bare hands.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Meatballs, turkey dogs, and hot dogs ranged from 44-48°F in the reach-in refrigerator at the west end of the cook line. Sliced ham and turkey was 45°F in the cold drawers beneath the grill.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not provided to the hand sinks in the mens and womens restroom.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Soap was not provided at the hand sink next to the three compartment sink.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A bottle of oil was unlabeled at the cook line.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Food was stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Foil was used to line the shelving above the range. The door gasket on the reach-in refrigerator at the west end of the cook line was ripped and in poor repair. The caulking on the back of the preparation sink was ripped and in poor repair. The gasket on the ice machine door was ripped and in poor repair.
10c - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Dishwashing facilities
Inspector Comments: The pre-wash dish sprayer was soiled with black mold.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A scoop with no handle was observed in a container of seasoning next to the preparation sink.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: Coffee filters were stored uncovered at the wait station.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The chemical tower at the mop sink was not provided with a separate faucet.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The ceiling throughout the facility was soiled with debris. The floor by the mop sink was soiled with grime.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: A light was not functioning in the walk-in refrigerator and freezer.
12/06/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/06/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/18/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A fruit fly was present in a bottle of liquor in the bar area.
03b - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly heat foods to 165°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Refried beans being reheated in the hot line steam table measured 109 degrees F.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Potentially hazardous food in the two door reach-in refrigerator at the west end of the cooks line ranged 68 - 71 degrees F. The internal ambient temperature of the same unit was 71 degrees F.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The final sanitizing rinse of the ware washing machine measured less than 50 ppm chlorine residual.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Hand soap was not provided at the bar hand sink.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: Several unlabeled chemical spray bottles were present in the bar area.
05/29/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/20/2013 Inspection, Routine
05/07/2012 Inspection, Critical Item
02/21/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/07/2012 Inspection, Routine
03/08/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/22/2011 Inspection, Routine
01/19/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/04/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/20/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
12/09/2010 Inspection, Routine
11/19/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/08/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
09/08/2010 Inspection, Critical Item
02/12/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/02/2010 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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