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Cockroaches earn ‘Fs’ on Restaurant Report Card

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DENVER — Inside La California in Aurora, health officials found la cucaracha three inspections in a row. La California La California, located at 1685 Peoria Street, earned an “F” on Restaurant Report Card for 30 critical violations in March 2015. The inspector said, “A small cockroach was observed behind the ice machine and two large cock roaches were above … the sink.” The inspection report also said moldy limes, tomatillos and cheese were stored with wholesome food. Employees were found […]

Rodent droppings and lack of hygiene earns ‘Fs’ on Restaurant Report Card

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DENVER — Inside Little India, Denver health inspectors found rodent droppings, mold and dirty water during two separate inspections. Little India Little India on Champa Street scored an “F” on Restaurant Report Card for 15 critical violations found during two inspections in April 2015.   The Denver Environmental Health inspector said there were “30-50 rodent droppings throughout the dry storage of the restaurant.”   The inspector also found “white mold covering multiple limes in the walk in cooler” and “a white and […]

Roaches, slime lead to Restaurant Report Card Fs

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DENVER — Dragon Boat Restaurant in Aurora claims to serve the finest Asian cuisine, but their recent health inspections really stunk. Dragon Boat The restaurant located on Iliff Avenue failed our Restaurant Report Card for 13 critical health code violations in its April 2015 and April 2014 unannounced inspections. The inspector said, “Live cockroaches were observed near the water heater and under the dish machine.” The April 2015 inspection report said, “Raw fish was stored above ready-to-eat vegetables in the […]

Restaurant Report Card: Inspector throws out 12 gallons of chili, 5 gallons of beans, 50 pounds of raw meat

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DENVER — Each week we dig deep into restaurant health inspections to reveal what’s really going on behind closed kitchen dorrs. Is your favorite restaurant making the grade? Chubby’s, 1385 Santa Fe in Denver received an “F” in our Restaurant Report card for 11 critical health code violations in its December 2014 and May 2015 inspections. Blue Bonnet on South Broadway in Denver received an “F” for 10 critical health code violations in its October 2014 and May 2015 inspections. […]

Restaurant Report Card: Bread trouble at Littleton breakfast restaurant

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LITTLETON, Colo. — Toast is a popular breakfast restaurant in the heart of Littleton, but their customers might feel burned if they knew where health inspectors found the bread. Toast The restaurant located at 2700 W. Bowles Avenue failed our Restaurant Report Card with 12 critical health code violations in its November 2014 and May 2015 inspections. The critical violations included the following: A container of bread stored in the trash Kitchen employees failed to wash their hands before donning […]

Restaurant Report Card: Unidentified grey specks in ice cubes

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DENVER —  This week’s Restaurant Report Card visits restaurants in Denver where chicken was thawing at room temperature on a floor and unidentified grey specks were found in ice cubes. Jade Garden Jade Garden earned an “F” on Restaurant Report Card with 12 critical violations in its May 2015 and April 2014 surprise inspections. In May, Tri County Health inspectors found “Rodent droppings were present on the cardboard boxes…in the dry storeroom.” The inspector also noted “Chicken was thawing at […]

Restaurant Report Card: Sticky pest traps contribute to “F”

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Souper Salad in Lakewood scored an “F” on Restaurant Report Card with 11 critical violations in its May 2015 and December 2014 unannounced inspections. Souper Salad – Lakewood The Lakewood location fails our report card for violations including: Sticky pest traps in the kitchen Soups, pasta, potatoes and macaroni and cheese were held at unsafe temperatures Mold in the ice machine Souper Salad said in a statement, “Our management was made aware of the specific issues during the inspection and […]

Flies and feces earn ‘F’ on Restaurant Report Card

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DENVER — Shells and Sauce may be the name of the restaurant, but inside Denver environmental health inspectors found flies and feces. Shells and Sauce The restaurant at 2600 East 12th Avenue earned an “F” on our Restaurant Report Card for 10 critical health code violations in its June 2015 and December 2014 regular or unannounced inspections. In June an inspector said, “….children’s to go cups and to go silverware (was) being stored on the floor…” Also, several sauces were […]

Restaurant Report Card: Food at unsafe temperatures leads to ‘F’ for one Denver restaurant

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DENVER — The restaurant is called Breakfast Paradise, but their recent health inspections are not paradise on a plate. Breakfast Paradise The Denver restaurant failed our Restaurant Report Card with 13 critical health code violations during unannounced inspections in April 2015 and December 2014. In April, an inspector found a can of ant and roach killer that is not supposed to be used in restaurants. Also, an “Investigator observed an employee wearing gloves, crack raw shell eggs into a bowl, […]

Restaurant Report Card: Fork and Spoon needed mop and bucket

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DENVER — The restaurant called Fork and Spoon needed a mop and bucket according to the health department. Fork and Spoon The Denver restaurant earned an “F” on our report card for 11 critical violations in two unannounced inspections in June 2015 and December 2014. The June inspection said, “…small flies” were in both the bar and kitchen area. In December, the inspector “observed 15-20 mouse droppings … in the kitchen.” The reports also said an employee was using a […]

Restaurant Report Card: Critical violations lead to food getting thrown out

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DENVER — Thai Basil Hangout Grill may want you to hang out, but health officials want you to know what was thrown out. Thai Basil Hangout Grill Thai Basil earned an “F” on our report card for 11 critical violations. In June, an inspector found five 8-gallon buckets of peanut sauce, sesame chicken, rice noodles, raw eggs, lettuce, cabbage, sprouts and tomatoes held at unsafe temperatures. They had to be thrown out. The inspection report also said a cook was […]

Restaurant Report Card: Mob of flies, fruit with white fuzz lead to ‘Fs’

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DENVER — Gaetano’s used to be an old mob hangout, but health inspectors discovered it’s now home to a mob of flies. Gaetano’s The Denver restaurant failed our Restaurant Report Card with 15 critical violations in its unannounced inspections in July and January. In July an inspector “observed the following bottles of liquor at the bar with small dead winged insects: Johnny Walker Black, Johnny Walker Red and Templeton Rye.” Also, the inspector found “a container labeled Rescue-Reusable Fly Trap […]

Restaurant Report Card: Dead cockroaches, dead flies bring ‘Fs’ to 2 establishments

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DENVER — Fortune Kitchen scored an “F” on our Restaurant Report Card with 12 critical violations during two recent inspections. Fortune Kitchen In June inspectors found “numerous dead cockroaches … (and) live cockroaches were observed in the … front counter.” The inspector also said raw chicken was left out near the sink and cooked chicken was stored in a non-functioning freezer. Both pieces of meat were too warm and that can result in food poisoning. The food prep area and […]

Restaurant Report Card: Mold, grease and flies lead to grades of ‘F’

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DENVER — Mold, grease and flies. Three things you never want to see, especially at the restaurant where you’ve gone out to eat. Investigative Reporter Heidi Hemmat exposes all of those foul things in this week’s edition of Restaurant Report Card. Saigon Bowl on Federal in Denver gets an “F” for 15 critical violations in its November 2014 and June 2015 health department inspections. Tennyson Street BBQ gets the second “F” this week. It received 10 critical violations in an […]

Restaurant Report Card: Employee washes hands in a water bucket

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DENVER — The restaurant is called Tacos Rapidos, but their health inspection may have you running for the door.  The Denver restaurant failed our Restaurant Report Card with 13 critical health code violations in its May 2015 and November 2014 unannounced inspections. In May an inspector found multiple temperature violations which can make you sick.  The reports also said, 200 dead flying insects were on a sticky trap hanging over the ice machine, an employee was washing his hands in […]

Restaurant Report Card: Mice, bird feathers lead to ‘Fs

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DENVER — The market is called Tony’s Meats, but health inspectors were more concerned with their mice. The Littleton market failed our Restaurant Report Card with 13 critical violations from their two most recent unannounced inspections in August and May. Tony’s Meats, Littleton In August and during follow up inspections in September, an inspector found “Rodent droppings were present on the sales shelves and under kitchen shelves…” Also in August, an inspector found “A dead mouse was on the floor […]

Restaurant Report Card: Foul finds lead to ‘Fs’

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DENVER — The restaurant is called Jus Grill, but according to health inspections the staff might just want to clean. Jus’ Grill The Aurora restaurant scored an “F” on our Restaurant Report Card with 12 critical violations in its unannounced August inspection. The inspector said, “A rodent was observed…under the shared dumpster” and “Several flies were observed throughout the kitchen.” The report also said, “A bottle of Rum was contaminated with fruit flies,” and “the dishwasher machine’s final rinse measured […]

Restaurant Report Card: ‘Pho-get’ about pho

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DENVER — Toxic disinfectant wipes, ants and raw meat are included in the “F”s on this week’s Restaurant Report Card. Pho 97 The restaurant is called Pho 97, but their recent Tri County Health inspection could make you say forget it.  The Aurora restaurant scored an “F” on our Restaurant Report Card for 17 critical violations in its unannounced August and February inspections.  The health inspections said a Pho 97 “…employee was handling raw animal bones…then return to handle clean […]

Restaurant Report Card: Mice, pink mold on ice not nice

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DENVER — Every week on Friday night, we dig deep into restaurant health inspections to reveal what’s really going on behind closed kitchen doors. And we have the resources available for you to check how your favorite restaurants do on health inspections. Watch Investigative Reporter Heidi Hemmat’s video report to see what she found out about three metro Denver restaurants this week. Sushi Katsu, Greenwood Village received an “F” for 15 critical health code violations in September and May inspections […]

Restaurant Report Card: The Ritz flunks

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DENVER — Summit House Grill and Tap in Lakewood scored an “F” on Restaurant Report Card with 13 critical health code violations on October 12. Summit House Grill and Tap The report said, “Flies (were) throughout kitchen, cook line and bar.” A Jefferson County health investigator also found employees eating and drinking in the kitchen and employees not using soap when washing their hands. Salad dressings and deli meats were held at unsafe temperatures and had to be thrown out. […]
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