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Boulder County, CO

Aperitivo

5530 Spine Road

Last inspected Sep 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

Routine

Sep 3, 2025

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8 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

3-501.17 Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking (Pf) Some prepared/ cooked foods in the reach in coolers observed without date labels. Foods that are time/temperature controlled for safety and held for more than 24 hours must be date marked and used within 7 days of preparation. Education provided to owner with inspection.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

3-502.12 Reduced Oxygen Packaging, Criteria (Pf). Observed sous vide cooked chicken in cooler without date marking that are packaged on site. Items vacuum packaged need to have an approved HAACP plan,or be packaged and opened and used within 48 hours. Packages opened and education provided to owner to discontinue the practice and submit a HAACP plan if the chef wishes to continue with current practice.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Food source and labeling

Official wording

3-602.11(B)(5) Food Labels, Name of Major Food Allergens (Pf). No notification on site for customers in regards to inquiries about food allergens. Establishments shall notify consumers by written notification to inquire about information on major food allergens as ingredients. Education provided with inspection to owner.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage (C). Observed cooking utensils stored in water on the counter. In use utensils may not be stored in water unless it is 135 degrees F. Corrected through education.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

5-103.12 Pressure (Pf). The handwashing sink in the dish pit area was observed to have low pressure and unable to provide hot water under pressure. Hot and cold water under pressure shall be provided to all fixtures that are required to use water. Eduction provided.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C). No certified food safety manager (CFSM) for the facility on site at the time of inspection: At least one employee during all hours operation that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control food preparation and service shall be a certified food protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an accredited program. Education provided and email with inspection has the BCPH website link to trainings sent.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf). No procedures on site for educating staff how to clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events. A clean-up of vomiting and Diarrheal Events is necessary to have on site. Education provided with inspection.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

-301.11 Preventing Contamination from Hands (Pf). Cook observed chopping parsley that may be used as garnish and other ready to eat foods, as well as cooked food items, with bare hands. Ready to eat foods may not be handled without wearing gloves. Corrected on site through education of cook.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Boulder County Public Health, Sep 3, 2025 · Original Source

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