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Boulder County, CO

The Argentos Empanadas

1030 E South

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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3 recorded violations

notedCode —Food temperature

Official wording

3-501.16(A) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Hot and Cold Holding(P) Dozens of meat, cheese and cooked vegetable empanadas were observed in the display units hot holding between 110°F-120°F TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (1) At 135°F or above or (2) At 41°F or less All empanadas were cooked day of inspection and has been in the display cases for under 2 hours. Display case temperatures were increased to 135°F on all units. Ensure hot holding temperatures are never below 135°F. Education provided.

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) Over 40 meat, cheese and vegetable empanadas were observed in the cooler cold holding at 50°F. TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (1) At 135°F or above or (2) At 41°F or less Cooler holding the empanadas has a broken gasket which prevents the unit from maintaining cold holding temperatures of 41°F and below. All empanadas moved to the freezer at time of inspection; contractor called to service unit. Education provided.

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 —Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

3-603.11 Allergens - The facility does not have written notification of allergens to notify customers of risks. The permit holder shall notify consumers by written notification of the presence of major food allergens as an ingredient in unpackaged food items that are served or sold to the consumer. Provided education and handout.

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.

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

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