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Boulder County, CO

Fens Cafe

1125 18th Street

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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4 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink. Milk jug stored in handwashing sink. Handwashing sinks shall be maintained accessible at all times for use. Jug removed.

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.

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notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

3-501.16(A)(2) TCS Food, cold-holding Multiple foods stored at room temperature on counter for more than 6 hours including egg custards 70 deg.F, scallion pancakes with tofu or pork 71 deg.F, ham and cheese pastry 70 deg.F. Maintain 41 deg. F and below cold-holding. Items discarded.

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.

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notedCode —Food source and labeling

Official wording

3-501.17 Date marking Dates not observed on all containers and packages of TCS foods. Foods prepared and held for more than 24 hours under refrigeration shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded. Prepared foods may be held for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1.

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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.

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notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

3-304.14 Wiping cloths Used wiping cloths stored wet out on counters, no sanitizer. Use towels with sanitizer and store in the sanitizer between uses. Education provided.

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

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