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Boulder County, CO

Kts BBQ

7464 Arapahoe 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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10 recorded violations

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode —Handwashing

Official wording

6-301.14 Handwashing Signage (C) A sign or poster that notifies FOOD EMPLOYEES to wash their hands shall be provided at all HANDW ASHING SINKS used by FOOD EMPLOYEES and shall be clearly visible to FOOD EMPLOYEES. Corrected 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.

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notedCode —Food temperature

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3-501.16(A)(1) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P). Cooked turkey taken off hot hold observed at 129* on counter. All cooked foods being held for service need to be held at a temperature of 135 degrees or hotter. Item reheated and held hot on line.

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

3-501.16(A)(2) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding (P). Cole slaw observed at 49* . Except during preparation, cooking, cooling, hot holding, or when time is used as the public health control time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41 degrees f or less. Item returned to refrigeration for cooling.

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 —Chemicals

Official wording

7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria. Chlorine residual in the dishwashing sink while dishes were being done was above 200ppm. Chemical sanitizers applied to food contact surfaces shall not exceed limits set in 40 CFR 180.940. Water added to 3-compartment sink and re-tested.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode —Food source and labeling

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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 —Pests

Official wording

6-501.111 Controlling Pests (C). Many flies in the food prep and service area, on food and food contact surfaces. Flies and other pests should be controlled. Discussed options for hanging fly strips lower down in the food service area and cleaning the surfaces of food residue.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

2-102.12(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C). Unable to confirm a 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 —Chemicals

Official wording

3-304.14 (B) Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation (C) Observed wet wiping cloths used for wiping surfaces stored on the prep line in less than 200 ppm of quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution. Cloths in-use for wiping counters and other equipment surfaces shall be held between uses in a chemical sanitizer solution at a concentration specified under § 4-501.114. Education provided and solution changed.

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.

More about chemicals stored or used unsafely
notedCode —Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

6-501.12 Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions (C). Walk in cooler has visible, loose dust accumulation that could potentially fall into open food containers. Physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Education provided to clean the walk in cooler walls.

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.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

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

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