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 IKEA 064
Business Name IKEA 064 Restaurant
Address 9800 E Ikea Way
Centennial, CO 80112-3575
Phone 303-768-9064

Inspection Details
07/21/2021 Inspection, Routine
35 - Good Retail Practices
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector Comments: 3-501.13 Thawing (C) - Vacuum packaged salmon was observed thawing in the walk in refrigerator without removing it from the reduced oxygen environment. Corrective Action - Education was provided regarding creating a slit/break in the packaging when thawing.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) - Multiple tongs observed hanging from the service line were not protected from contamination.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (P) - The AVB on the mop sink in the dish area was leaking and in poor repair. Corrective Action - Staff will replace the AVB and ensure proper backflow prevention measures are in place for the mop sink.
05/29/2019 Inspection, Routine
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 hand sink closest to the mop sink in the ware washing area was inaccessible due to a cart containing bottled waters blocking it. Corrective Action: The cart was moved to an approved location and education was provided regarding hand sink accessibility.
43 - Good Retail Practices
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector Comments: 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C) -Tongs were stored hanging from bars on the hot holding service lines at knee level.
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 behind the three compartment sink in the ware washing area was moldy. The caulking behind the preparation sink located across from the stove in the main kitchen area was in disrepair. The caulking around the mop sink was moldy. 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) -The gasket on the reach in refrigerator located under the right side hot holding service line was 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 floor under the racks and crates in the walk in freezer was soiled with debris.
51 - Good Retail Practices
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector Comments: 5-205.15 System Maintained in Good Repair (C) -Both hand sinks located in the ware washing area were slow to drain.
55 - Good Retail Practices
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector Comments: 6-501.11 Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods (C) -Several holes were present in the wall near the mop sink in the ware washing area and in the produce walk in refrigerator. Several areas of the floor throughout the kitchen had small erosions and was in disrepair. 6-201.13 Floor and Wall Junctures, Coved, and Enclosed or Sealed (C) -The base coving of the wall near the produce walk in refrigerator and across from it was in disrepair.
05/18/2018 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee was observed donning a new pair of gloves before first washing their hands. Corrective action: The employee was educated on proper hand washing.
10a - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cutting board across from the vegetable preparation sink was scored.
12c - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Dishwashing operations
Inspector Comments: The caulking on the three compartment sink was soiled.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Tongs were stored on a bar at knee level on the hot hold service line.
14a - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Plumbing: installed, maintained
Inspector Comments: The drainage pipes below the hand sink in the ware washing area by the three compartment sink was leaking. The caulking on the mop sink in the ware washing area was torn.
03/28/2017 Inspection, Routine
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: A food container was stored in the basin of the warewashing handsink.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The cold water faucet was not functioning at the warewashing handsink.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A sprayer fell below the flood rim at the dishwasher.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: The apples at the register area were not protected from contamination.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: The tongs at the hot line were stored at hip level.
14b - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Garbage and refuse
Inspector Comments: The trash cans at the handsinks were not lined.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: The floor next to the hot holding unit was eroded and had standing water. Several sections of the floor in the kitchen had small erosions.
03/17/2016 Inspection, Routine
02c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hands washed as needed
Inspector Comments: An employee in the warewashing area was observed donning gloves without washing their hands.
02d - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Personnel: Hygienic practices
Inspector Comments: An employee in the cafeteria area was observed filling a container in the handsink.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A bag of milk and a bag of half and half in the beverage station were 71°F.
09b - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Food protected from contamination
Inspector Comments: Trays of desserts and bowls of apples in the register area were uncovered.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: Several refrigerator door gaskets in the cafeteria area were torn.
10/05/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hand sink to the far left in the employee Men's restroom did not have running water.
09/24/2015 Inspection, Critical Item
01b - Critical
Food Source: Wholesome, free of spoilage
Inspector Comments: Multiple dented cans were unwholesome and were stored with wholesome cans in the dry storage area.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Sliced roast beef (45°F) was present in the staff cafeteria cold-top refrigerator.
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: A hand sink to the far left in the Men's restroom did not have running water. A hand sink to the far left in the Women's restroom did not have hot water of at least 100°F.
05c - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Backflow, back siphonage
Inspector Comments: A dish sprayer in the ware wash area was observed below the flood rim of the sink.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The hand sink to the far left in the Men's restroom was not provided with soap.
08c - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly used
Inspector Comments: The sanitizer throughout the facility was > 400 ppm quaternary ammonia.
04/06/2015 Inspection, Follow-Up
04/01/2015 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: A container of sliced ham in the employee salad bar was 47°F.
04b - Critical
Sanitation: Mechanical
Inspector Comments: The dishwasher did not reach at least 160°F of the surface temperature during the final sanitization rinse.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: The customer grab and go area handsink lacked paper towels.
09a - Non-Critical
Food Labeling, Food Protection: Original container, properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A container of white powder in the dry store area was unlabeled.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket for the upright reach-in refrigerator in the prep area was torn.
12a - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Food-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The oven mitts in the prep area was soiled with food debris.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets for the prep area reach-in freezer were soiled with food debris.
04/24/2014 Inspection, Routine
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The wall caulking of the three compartment sink was in disrepair.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Several tongs were present on a bar at knee level at the front service area.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: Several ceiling vents throughout the facility were soiled with dust.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Several lights throughout the facility were not functioning properly.
11/27/2013 Inspection, Follow-Up
11/18/2013 Inspection, Critical Item
02e - Critical
Personnel: Smoking, eating, drinking
Inspector Comments: An employee beverage was present on the back preparation counter.
03a - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Rapidly cool foods to 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Bagged ribs and tomato bisque soup were 52-56°F after cooling for more than six hours in the walk-in cooler.
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Cut melon bowls at the customer self service area were 44°F.
06c - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Hand Washing: Soap and drying devices
Inspector Comments: Paper towels were not provided at the hand sink located next to the 3-compartment sink in the warewashing area. Paper towels were not provided at the West kitchen hand sink.
04/18/2013 Inspection, Routine
10/15/2012 Inspection, Critical Item
04/11/2012 Inspection, Routine
12/07/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/28/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
10/18/2011 Inspection, Routine
08/17/2011 Inspection, Follow-Up
07/19/2011 Inspection, First Operational

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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