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 Valor Christian Schools
Business Name Bistro
Address 3775 Grace Blvd
Highlands Ranch, CO 80126-8123
Phone 303-471-3117

Inspection Details
01/17/2019 Inspection, Routine
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) Shredded cheese measured 53°F on the counter above the reach-in refrigerator. Corrective action: The person in charge moved the cheese into the reach-in refrigerator to cool.
47 - Good Retail Practices
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector Comments: 4-501.11 Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C) The door gaskets on the reach-in refrigerators were torn.
01/30/2017 Inspection, Follow-Up
01/23/2017 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Half and half measured 49°F and milk measured 46°F in the dairy cooler below the register in the point of sale area.
03f - Critical
Food Temperature Control: Food thermometer (probe type)
Inspector Comments: A probe type of thermometer was not readily available in the facility.
08b - Critical
Poisonous Or Toxic Items: Properly labeled
Inspector Comments: A bulk chemical container was not labeled as to its contents under the utility sink in the point of sale area.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets were torn on the dairy refrigerator and smoothie refrigerator in the front point of sale area.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The sanitizing solution concentration was below 200 parts per million quaternary ammonia residual.
01/13/2016 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Half and half milk was 57°F in a pitcher at the self service coffee station.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket on the smoothie reach-in refrigerator was torn.
12b - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The cabinet under the self serve milk/sugar coffee area was soiled with food debris. The fan in the service line was soiled with dust.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: A spoon was stored in room temperature water by the smoothie machine.
14c - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Floors, walls, and ceilings
Inspector Comments: A ceiling tile in the front service area was missing. The floor drain under the three compartment sink was soiled with food debris.
04/20/2015 Inspection, Routine
03e - Critical, Food Borne Illness Risk
Food Temperature Control: Cold hold at 41°f or less
Inspector Comments: Whipped cream (47°F) was above 41°F in the smoothie reach-in refrigerator.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gaskets were torn on the milk reach-in refrigerator and on the smoothie reach-in refrigerator. The front panel on the ice machine was missing.
12d - Non-Critical
Cleaning Of Equipment & Utensils: Wiping cloths
Inspector Comments: The concentration of quatenary ammonium sanitizer was less than 100 parts per million in the sanitizer bucket.
13a - Non-Critical
Utensils, Single-Service Articles: Utensils provided, used, stored
Inspector Comments: Spoons were stored in 60°F standing water next to the smoothie machine.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: Two lights were not properly functioning next to the three compartment sink.
05/05/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05/01/2014 Inspection, Follow-Up
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hot water at the handsink and the 3 compartment sink only reached 75°F.
04/24/2014 Inspection, Routine
05b - Critical
Water, Sewage, Plumbing Systems: Hot and cold water under pressure
Inspector Comments: The hot water at the handsink and 3 compartment sink only reached 75°F.
10b - Non-Critical
Equipment Design, Construction: Nonfood-contact surfaces
Inspector Comments: The door gasket was torn on the small reach-in refrigerator underneath the counter.
14d - Non-Critical
Physical Facilities: Lighting
Inspector Comments: The lighting in the dish area was not sufficient.
04/08/2013 Inspection, Routine
03/08/2012 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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