Larimer County Department of Health and Environment
1525 Blue Spruce Drive, Fort Collins CO 80524 | Visit Official Website

COUSIN PATS PUB & GRILL

451 S Saint Vrain Ave Estes Park, CO 80517-7415

Retail Food |

April 14, 2023 | View Original Inspection PDF
Score & Grade: 89 Re-Inspection Required Grade: Re-Inspection Required
Observations & Corrective Actions

3: 2-201.11 (A), (C) Food employees are not informed in a verifiable manner of their responsibility to report illness transmissible through food. No illness policy for staff was available at time of inspection. For a sample Employee Illness Policy Contract please visit: https://www.larimer.org/sites/default/files/uploads/2017/lcdhe-employee-illness-policy-contract.pdf For a sample Employee Illness Policy Contract in Spanish please visit: https://www.larimer.org/sites/default/files/uploads/2022/lcdhe-spanish_employee_illness_policy.pdf

10: 5-205.11 A hand sink in the facility is inaccessible (a direct observation that prevented the use of the sink). Observed handsink at bar with a bucket of sanitizer stored inside. Ensure handsinks are easily accessible for staff use. Item was removed as requested.

15: 3-302.11 (A) (1-2) Observed raw beef stored over sauces and a container with packaged raw ground beef and packaged hot dogs stored in the same container in the walk in cooler. Ensure raw animal food products are stored below and away from ready to eat foods. Walk in cooler was reorganized as requested.

16: 4-601.11 (A) Food contact surfaces are unclean. Observed knife on magnet strip near pizza oven with food debris. Observed deli slicer in back prep with food debris. Employee stated they haven't used it recently. Also noted bins for storing clean equipment with debris near storage by 3 compartment sink. Ensure equipment is clean to sight and touch before storing. Slicer needs to be cleaned once every 4 hours while in use or after use.

19: 3-403.11 Foods observed not being reheated to 165 degrees F. Observed gravy at about 80 F, meatballs and ribs at about 110 F on the steam table. Steam table was recently turned on and hasn't reached over 135 F. Foods were placed there less than 30 minutes prior. Ensure previously prepared foods are rapidly reheated to 165 F within 2 hours before placing on hot holding. Items were reheated as requested.

22: 3-501.16 (A) (2) Food observed holding at temperatures greater than 50 degrees F. Observed cooler by the bar at over 55 F at time of inspection. Whipped cream, oat milk, and raw shelled eggs were over 55 F. Ensure cooler is repaired/adjusted to maintain products at less than 41 F. Items were voluntarily discarded. Valued at less than $10.

23: 3-501.17 Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food is not properly date marked when held for more than 24 hours. Observed prepared rice, soups, and other items in make tables at the cooking line with no date markings. Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety foods are not discarded as required. Observed two containers of pasta in the make tables with preparation dates of 4/5 and 4/6. Roast beef and cooked potatoes in the walk in cooler was past 7 days. Items were voluntarily discarded.

28: 7-207.11 (B) Employee use medicines are not stored to prevent contamination of food. Observed employee medicine stored on prep table above food on the cooking line and in the back prep area. Ensure medicines and other hazardous materials are relocated to be below and away from food and equipment.

38: 6-501.111 (A), (B), (D) Observed rodent droppings near equipment storage by 3 compartment sink and back dry storage. Manager stated they have a pest control company to mitigate their presence. Clean-up rodent droppings using a wet cleanup method. Disinfect contaminated surfaces by preparing a bleach solution by mixing: 5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water or 4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water. Control rodents by closing off outer openings, deprive them of food and water by keeping the establishment clean, free of accumulation of food spills and standing water. Use approved methods to eliminate rodent activity.

43: 3-304.12 Dispensing utensils are improperly stored; (i.e. without the handle above the top of the food, not on a clean surface, not in running water, or not in water of at least 135 degrees F.) Observed cups stored in bulk bins by cooking line.

47: 4-101.11 (A) Observed blender repaired with tape. Food contact surface had several cracks. Ensure equipment is replaced to be smooth, nonabsorbent, and easily cleanable.

51: 5-205.15 (A) Both faucets not working at 3 compartment sink in warewashing area. Establishment has dishwasher for cleaning and sanitizing equipment. Ensure faucet is repaired/adjusted to provide hot and cold water.

Observations
IN
1 Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge and performs duties
Compliant
Observations
IN
2 Certified Food Protection Manager
Compliant
Observations
OUT
3 Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Observations
IN
4 Proper use of restriction and exclusion
Compliant
Observations
IN
5 Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Compliant
Observations
IN
6 Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Compliant
Observations
IN
7 No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Compliant
Observations
IN
8 Hands clean and properly washed
Compliant
Observations
IN
9 No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Compliant
Observations
OUT
10 Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Observations
IN
11 Food obtained from approved source
Compliant
Observations
N/O
12 Food received at proper temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
13 Food in good condition, safe, and unadulterated
Compliant
Observations
N/A
14 Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Compliant
Observations
OUT
15 Food separated and protected
COS
Observations
OUT
16 Food contact surfaces; cleaned and sanitized
COS
Observations
IN
17 Proper Disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned and unsafe food
Compliant
Observations
N/O
18 Proper cooking time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
OUT
19 Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
COS
Observations
IN
20 Proper cooling time and temperature
Compliant
Observations
IN
21 Proper hot holding temperatures
Compliant
Observations
OUT
22 Proper cold holding temperatures
COS
Observations
OUT
23 Proper date marking and disposition
COS
Observations
N/O
24 Time as a Public Health Control; procedures and records
Compliant
Observations
IN
25 Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Compliant
Observations
N/A
26 Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered
Compliant
Observations
N/A
27 Food Additives: approved and properly used
Compliant
Observations
OUT
28 Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used
Observations
N/A
29 Compliance with variance/ specialized process/ HACCP
Compliant
Observations
N/A
30 Pasteurized eggs used when required
Compliant
Observations
IN
31 Water and ice from approved sources
Compliant
Observations
N/A
32 Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Compliant
Observations
IN
33 Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Compliant
Observations
IN
34 Plant food properly cooked for hot holding
Compliant
Observations
IN
35 Approved thawing methods
Compliant
Observations
IN
36 Thermometer provided and accurate
Compliant
Observations
IN
37 Food properly labeled; original container
Compliant
Observations
OUT
38 Insects, rodents and animals not present
Observations
IN
39 Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, and display
Compliant
Observations
IN
40 Personal cleanliness
Compliant
Observations
IN
41 Wiping cloths; properly used and stored
Compliant
Observations
IN
42 Washing fruits and vegetables
Compliant
Observations
OUT
43 In-use utensils; properly stored
COS
Observations
IN
44 Utensils, equipment and linens: properly stored, dried, and handled
Compliant
Observations
IN
45 Single Use/ single-service articles: properly stored and used
Compliant
Observations
IN
46 Gloves used properly
Compliant
Observations
OUT
47 Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
COS
Observations
IN
48 Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained , and used; test strips
Compliant
Observations
IN
49 Non-food contact surfaces clean
Compliant
Observations
IN
50 Hot and cold water available; adequate pressure
Compliant
Observations
OUT
51 Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Observations
IN
52 Sewage and waste water properly disposed
Compliant
Observations
IN
53 Toilet facilities; properly disposed; facilities maintained
Compliant
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IN
54 Garbage and refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Compliant
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IN
55 Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Compliant
Observations
IN
56 Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Compliant