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 Aloft Denver International Airport
Business Name Aloft Denver International Airport
Address 16470 E 40th Cir
Aurora, CO 80011-0814
Phone 303-371-9500

Inspection Details
08/26/2021 Inspection, Routine
10 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector Comments: Hot water was not available at the hand sink in the main kitchen. (Priority foundation) The hand sink in the main kitchen did not have an employees must wash hands sign. (Core)
16 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized
Inspector Comments: The ice machine in the dry storage area had a mold-like substance. (Priority foundation)
49 - Good Retail Practices
Non-food contact surfaces clean
Inspector Comments: The flooring in the main kitchen and walk in refrigerator was soiled with debris. (Core)
03/26/2019 Inspection, Follow-Up
03/22/2019 Inspection, Routine
01 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector Comments: 2-101.11 Assignment (Pf) A person in charge of the retail food establishment was not present at the beginning of the inspection. Corrective Action: Discussed with a manager that a person in charge must be present at all times the retail food establishment, including the bar, are in operation.
02 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Certified Food Protection Manager
Inspector Comments: 2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C) An employee with a supervisory role of the kitchen did not have a certification as a food protection manager.
05 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector Comments: 2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf) The kitchen worker was unaware of a vomit/fecal clean up procedure for food establishment areas of the facility. Corrective Action: An example of a procedure was reviewed with the manager and a hand out was left on site.
08 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector Comments: 2-301.15 Where to Wash (Pf) A food worker stated they use the preparation sink to wash their hands. Corrective Action: Discussed where to wash hands with the food worker.
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 kitchen hand sink was blocked by the cold-top refrigerator making it inaccessible for hand washing. Corrective Action: The cold-top refrigerator was moved so the sink was usable. 6-301.11 Handwashing Cleanser, Availability (Pf) The kitchen and bar hand sinks were not equipped with soap. 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision (Pf) The bar hand sink was not equipped with paper towels. 6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) The bar, kitchen, and employee restroom were not equipped with signs reminding employees to wash their hands.
13 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector Comments: 3-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (P) Strawberries and lemons in the walk-in refrigerator were moldy and stored with wholesome food. Corrective Action: The food items were discarded.
15 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Food separated and protected
Inspector Comments: 3-302.11 Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation (P) Shell eggs were stored over packets of butter, cream cheese, and lettuce in the walk-in refrigerator. Corrective Action: The eggs were moved to the bottom shelf.
22 - Foodborne Illness Risk Factors
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector Comments: 3-501.16(B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P) Corn beef and milk in the walk-in refrigerator were 46°F.
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) Open packages of cooked meat and opened containers of milk in the walk-in refrigerator and a container of coleslaw in the cold-top refrigerator were not date marked. The containers of milk were past the manufacturer's expiration date of 3/15/19. Corrective Action: The meat and coleslaw were date marked and the milk was discarded.
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) Eggs that are served raw or undercooked on the breakfast board menu do not have a reminder identifying them to the footnote statement that they are served raw or undercooked.
36 - Good Retail Practices
Thermometer provided & accurate
Inspector Comments: 4-302.12 Food Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf) The facility did not have a metal probe thermometer that reads 0-220°F.
48 - Good Retail Practices
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips
Inspector Comments: 4-302.13 Temperature Measuring Devices, Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf) The facility did not have irreversible registering temperature indicators to monitor the temperature at the utensil surface in the high temperature dish machine.
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 door gasket on the cold-top refrigerator was soiled with food debris.
53 - Good Retail Practices
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector Comments: 5-501.17 Toilet Room Receptacle, Covered (C) The staff restroom did not have a covered trash receptacle for sanitary items.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C) The wall by the pre-rinse sprayer was soiled with food debris. The wall behind the oven was soiled with dust. Trash was present under the shelves in the dry storage room attached to the kitchen.
02/22/2017 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Three dented cans were stored with other wholesome cans on the dry storage shelf.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A strainer was observed in the basin of the bar hand sink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An unapproved pop top beverage was observed stored on the preparation table in the kitchen.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Sandwiches on the hot hold table were 111°-118°F.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Boxes of egg patties were stored directly on the ground in the walk-in refrigerator.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The wooden preparation table in the kitchen was deeply grooved. The cutting board at the bar was deeply grooved.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: A torn door gasket was observed on the reach in refrigerator at the bar.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The gasket to the kitchen walk-in refrigerator was soiled with debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall next to the coffee maker in the kitchen was stained with debris. The ceiling tile above the door to the kitchen walk-in refrigerator was damaged.
02/17/2015 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee at the preparation station was observed donning and changing gloves without washing hands.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The main preparation counter was constructed of wood.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The interior of the microwave at the breakfast bar was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The ventilation panel above the dry storage rack was dusty.
13b - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Single service articles stored, used
Inspector Comments: To-go boxes above the preparation counter was stored with the food contact surface facing up.
13c - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: No reuse of single-service articles
Inspector Comments: Single use container was used to store brown sugar above the preparation counter.
02/06/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/05/2014 Inspection, Routine
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: A bottle of liquor at the bar was adulterated with insects.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A strainer basket was stored in the bar hand sink.
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An open employee beverage was stored on the prep table in the kitchen.
03c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Hot hold at 135°f or greater
Inspector Comments: Cooked tater tots on the breakfast bar were 82°F.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Milk by the customer coffee was 47°F. Cheese in the bar reach-in cooler was 44°F.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dish machine was not functioning in the kitchen.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The bar dump sink did not have working hot and cold water.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The kitchen hand sink did not have paper towels.
08a - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly stored
Inspector Comments: Multipurpose cleaner was stored on the can opener on the prep table.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The bar reach-in cooler was not NSF approved and contained potentially hazardous foods.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The table under the bar reach-in cooler was unpainted (not smooth and easily cleanable).
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The bottom shelf in the kitchen reach-in freezer was soiled with food debris. The bottom shelf in the bar reach-in freezer was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The table under the bar oven was soiled with food debris. The door gaskets on the bar reach-in freezer was soiled with food debris. The ice bin hose at the bar was moldy.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The basin of the bar hand sink was soiled with debris.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The wall behind the bar oven was soiled with food debris.
15a - Non-Critical
Other Operations: Personnel: clean clothes, hair restraints, authorized
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed preparing food wearing a bracelet.
02/26/2013 Inspection, Routine
03/16/2012 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/29/2012 Inspection, Routine
09/14/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
08/30/2011 Inspection, Routine
08/20/2010 Inspection, Critical Item
02/25/2010 Inspection, Follow-Up
02/18/2010 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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