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Boulder County, CO

Johnsons Station

1111 Neon Forest Circle

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

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2 inspections

Re-Inspection

Sep 3, 2025

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7 recorded violations

notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2. Certified Food Protection Manager. No CFPM was present at time of inspection. 2-102.12 The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed a test that is part of an accredited program. Emailed person in charge acceptable CFPM course information. Please email CFPM certificate by 8/29/2026 to btovar@bouldercounty.gov

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 —Contamination

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6. Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use. Observed employee drinks on food prep table in kitchen area. 2-401.11 2-401.11 Eating, Drinking, or Using tobacco products. ...an employee shall eat, drink, or use any form of tobacco products only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food; clean equipment, utensils and linens; unwrapped single-service and single-use articles; or other items needing protection can not result. Corrected on site, employees moved drink to designated area.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode —Food temperature

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23. Proper date marking and disposition. Observed cooked risotto, house marinated shrimp and house made l'orange sauce, all made in-house and date marked, holding in reach in refrigerator past maximum of 7 days. 3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. (A) ... refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food, prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41ºF or less. for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1. Corrected during inspection, person in charge discarded items.

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 —Chemicals

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28 - Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used. Observed unlabeled working spray bottles in facility at ice cream station. 7-102.11 Common Name-Working Containers. Working containers used for storing cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies must be clearly labeled with the name of what is in the bottle. Employee removed bottle and sent it for labeling with product name.

In plain English

Cleaning products, pesticides, or other chemicals were stored or labeled in a way that could let them get into food. This is serious because chemical contamination can make people sick quickly.

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notedCode —Food temperature

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35 Approved thawing Methods used. Observed "Reduced Oxygen Packaged" (ROP) frozen fish, thawing in the walk-in refrigerator still sealed in original ROP packaging. 3-501.13 (E)(1) Reduced oxygen packaged fish that bears a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use shall be removed from the reduced oxygen environment (1) Prior to its thawing under refrigeration. Person in charge opened ROP packaging and placed it back in the refrigerator to continue thawing, Operator agrees to remove frozen fish from ROP packaging before thawing.

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 —Contamination

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44. Utensils, equipment and linens properly stored, dried and handled. Observed a large number of utensils and equipment not stored in clean locations, exposed to dust and other contaminates. 4-903.11 Equipment, Utensils, Linens, and Single-Service and Single-Use Articles. (A) Cleaned equipment and utensils, ...and single service items shall be stored: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 6 inches above the floor. Person in charge to clean heavily soiled surfaces in the kitchen area including shelves where equipment is stored.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode —Food temperature

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4-601.11 Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. (A) equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (B) The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

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

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

Routine

Sep 3, 2025

Reinspection Required

9 recorded violations

notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties. 2-103.11 Person-In-Charge-Duties. The person-in-charge was not routinely monitoring employee handwashing, preventing bare hand contact of RTE foods, datemarking, and other duties leading to violations.

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 —Permits, training, and postings

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2. Certified Food Protection Manager. No CFPM was present at time of inspection. 2-102.12 The person in charge must be a certified food protection manager who has passed a test that is part of an accredited program. Emailed person in charge acceptable CFPM course information

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 —Handwashing

Official wording

8. Hands cleaned and properly washed. Observed food employee enter kitchen and begin working with food at fry station without washing hands, then put on a pair of single use gloves without first washing hands. 2-301.14 Hands shall be washed with soap and warm water for 20 seconds, then dried with paper towel. Wash hands between tasks, after handling dirty utensils, before putting on gloves and handling food, and any time hands may be contaminated. Handwashing education emailed with report. Person in charge to review handwashing with all food handlers.

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 —Handwashing

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9. Bare hand contact of RTE food or preapproved alternate procedure properly allowed. Observed bar staff handling limes (cutting and using as garnish) with bare hands. Preventing Contamination from Hands, Ready-To-Eat foods. 3-301.11. Food employees may not contact exposed ready-to-eat foods with their bare hands and shall use suitable utensils such as ...tongs, chop sticks, single-use gloves, or dispensing equipment.

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 —Handwashing

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10 - Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible. Observed a number of handwashing sinks missing proper signage or signage on sinks not meant for handwashing in the bar area, handwashing sink in front near ice cream station blocked by large freezer, handwashing sink in kitchen missing signage and paper towels (empty/unused towel dispenser on wall above handwashing sink. 5-205.11 Using a Handwashing Sink. (A) A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is always accessible for employee use. (B) A handwashing sink may not be used for purposes other than handwashing.6-301.14 Handwashing Signage. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible. 6-301.12 Hand Drying Provision. Each handwashing sink must have disposable towels. Inspector provided guidance on how to set up a handwashing sink via email, and handwashing signage (stickers) on site.

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 —Food temperature

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23. Proper date marking and disposition. Observed tuna salad, green salsa, red sauce, cucumber salad, and an unidentified food growing mold, all prepared in house more than 24 hours prior lacking date marking. 3-501.17 Ready-to-Eat, Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Date Marking. (A) ... refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food, prepared and held in a food establishment for more than 24 hours shall be clearly marked to indicate the date or day by which the food shall be consumed on the premises, sold, or discarded when held at a temperature of 41ºF or less. for a maximum of 7 days. The day of preparation shall be counted as Day 1 Corrected during inspection, person in charge voluntarily discarded items.

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

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25. Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food. Observed a number of items on menu that can be cooked to order, undercooked, lacking identification, disclosure or reminder. 3-603.11 Consumption of Animal Foods that are Raw, Undercooked, or Not Otherwise Processed to Eliminate Pathogens. Inspector provided consumer advisory guidance via email.

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

33. Proper cooling methods used. Observed couscous placed in container with lid on it while cooling. 3-501.14 items in the cooling process should be stored loosely covered or uncovered in shallow containers.

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

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43. In-use utensils; properly stored. Observed ice cream scoops sitting in still water at 88ºF at the front drink/ice cream station. 3-304.12 In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage. During pauses in food preparation or dispensing, utensils like ice cream scoops, must be stored (D) In running water of sufficient velocity to flush particulates to the drain, if used with moist food such as ice cream, (F) In a container of water if the water is maintained at a temperature of at least 135ºF and the container is cleaned routinely. Food employee removed scoops and sent them to the dish pit to be washed, rinsed and sanitized. States when turned on the water well maintains hot water and uses running water.

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

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

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