DENVER DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

Public Health Inspection Division

200 W. 14th Ave, Suite 200
Denver, CO 80204 - 2732
Phone (720) 865-5401 Fax (720) 865-5532 www.denvergov.org/phi
Establishment: ALTITUDE OPC

ID:10505

FOOD ESTABLISHMENT
INSPECTION REPORT

Address: 4550 N JACKSON ST

File #:1061595

Investigator:Richard Pruc Inspection Date: 3/26/2015 9:00:0 Phone #: 3032531363

Exp Date: 08/24/2015

Email:

Inspection Type:Comments
Critical Items - These items are related directly to foodborne illness (V-Violation C-Compliance/Corrected NO-Not Observed NA-Not Applicable)
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Food Source

NO

NA 4

Sanitation Rinse

a. Unapproved source

a. Manual

ppm

b. Unwholesome; signs of spoilage

b. Mechanical

ppm

c. Cross-contamination

c. In Place

ppm

d. HACCP plan not in place

Sanitizer:

e. No commissary

f. Commissary records

a. Unsafe Water Source

Personnel

NO

Chlorine

Quaternary ammonium

NO

NA

Other

Water - Sewage - Plumbing Systems

NO

NA

NO

NA

NO

NA

NO

NA

NA b. Hot & cold water inadequate

a. Personnel with infections not restricted

c. Unprotected backflow: back siphonage

b. Wounds unprotected

d. Improper sewage disposal

c. Hands not washed as needed

d. Poor hygienic practices

a. Inadequate in number, location, design

e. Smoking; eating; drinking not restricted

b. Inaccessible

f. Training Needed

c. Soap or drying devices unavailable

g. Bare Hand Contact

Hand Washing and Toilet Facilities

Pest Control

a. Evidence of insects or rodents

3

Food Temperature Control

NO

NA b. Inappropriate pesticide application

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c. Evidence of animals on premise

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a. Improperly stored

d. Reach required cooking temperature

b. Improperly labeled

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c. Improperly used

Toxic Items

f. Food thermometer not available

g. Equipment inadequate to maintain food temperatures
Temperatures
Item

Location

Thermocouple

Ice Water

Enforcement Actions:
Temp

Other:

Summons Issued

Re-inspection Required

Time Orders Issued

Retention of Food/Equipment

Re-inspection Date:
Written compliance Requested

Closure for Imminent Hazard

Conference Requested

Closure for Cleaning

On site demonstration

Disposed of Food

Operating with an Imminent Hazard

Type of OSD:

F
F
F

An inspection of your establishment has been made on this date in accordance with the regulations and requirements of Chapter 23, Denver Revised Municipal Code. You are
hereby ordered to correct the deficiencies marked above. Failure to correct and keep corrected any items may result in additional action being taken by the Department of
Environmental Health, including but not limited to issuing a general violations summons, civil penalties, suspension, or revocation of your license. Should you wish to dispute a
violation, you have the right to file a legible petition with the Manager within 30 days of the date of this inspection notice. Regulations governing petitions can be found at
http://www.denvergov.org/BEH/RulesforBoardHearings/tabid/378554/Default.aspx or a copy can be obtained by contacting the Department.

Received By:

AJ Cohen

Inspected By: Richard Pruckler

Email: Richard.Pruckler@denvergov.org

Direct Phone:7208655524

Non-critical Items - uncorrected, these can become serious problems

9

Food Labeling and Protection

13

Utensils - Single Service Articles

a. Not in original container, improperly labeled

a. Utensils not provided; used/stored improperly

b. Food unprotected from contamination

b. Single service articles improperly stored,dispensed,used

c. Reuse of single service articles

10

Improper Equipment Design and Construction

14

Physical Facilities

a. Food contact surfaces

a. Plumbing not installed/maintained

b. Nonfood contact surfaces

b. Garbage and refuse accumulation/uncovered

c. Dishwashing facilities
11

c. Floors; walls; ceilings in disrepair

Testing Devices

d. Lighting inadequate

a. Refrigeration units not provided with accurate, conspicuous thermometer

e. Ventilation inadequate

b. Dish machine not provided with accurate thermometer and gauge cock

f. Personal items stored incorrectly

c. Chemical test kits not provided; inaccessible

g. Premises not maintained

h. No separation of living; laundry

12

Improper Cleaning of Equipment and Utensils

i. Restrooms

a. Food contact surfaces

15

b. Nonfood contact surfaces

a. Personnel: unauthorized; unclean clothes; hair unrestrained

c. Dishwashing operations

b. Linen improperly stored

d. Wiping cloths

Item

Comments

Other Operations

Repeat critical violations in a 12 month period can result in the assessment of fines against food facilities. To learn more or to access training resources, food safety information,
or food facility inspection results, visit us online at www.denvergov.org/phi. The division of Public Health Inspections strongly encourages you to implement your own internal
daily "inspection". Check out our Food Safety System Toolkit (on our website), which is designed to help you identify the food safety issues that you should monitor on a daily
basis. Contact your area inspector or write us at phicomments@denvergov.org to set up a free consultative visit that can include a mock inspection, an assessment of your food
safety systems, food safety educational for your staff, or a combination. Find us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/DenverPHI. Please visit
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/foodinspectionsurvey to complete a brief survey and provide feedback on this visit. The Denver Department of Environmental Health is now
offering a 90-minute online food safety training course for the cost of $10 in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Korean. A link to the course can be found on our
website (www.denvergov.org/phi).

GENERAL COMMENTS

INVESTIGATOR COMMENTS: Investigator Pruckler and Investigator Malloy with the Department of Environmental Health - Public
Health Inspections division along with Detective Streate from the Department of Excise and License/Denver Police Department arrived at the
Altitude OPC located at 4550 Jackson St, Denver CO 80216 at approximately 09:00am and gained entry to the facility at approximately
09:30am. Investigator Pruckler verified the various licenses held by the establishment and asked to speak with the person in charge. One of
the growers, named Josh Williams tried to answer questions related to SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) and MSDS sheets. Mr.
Williams explained their dry erase board abbreviations and showed investigators the logs for when nutrients, and other chemicals are used.
The Harvest Manager, Lindsay Gianola, explained that the owners names are: Chase Bradshaw (303-253-1363) and Dom Kessaras (404-4272252) and that she does not know anything about the growing, only the harvesting. Lindsay stated that Thomas Tabbert and AJ Cohen are the
grow managers. During the inspection AJ Cohen showed up and was able to clarify on questions that Josh was not able to answer. AJ
explained that the OPC at 4550 Jackson will provide products for the dispensaries at Federal & Florida, and Evans & Monaco. AJ explained
that there are no SOP's in place for the use of pesticides or other chemicals, but that only himself and Thomas will handle pesticides. The
Vegetative room #2 had a placard stating that spraying had recently occurred and that no entry should occur. Other various placards with duct
tape had been observed on wire racks in the grow storage areas and appeared to have previously been used. The logs were very abbreviated
and difficult to understand and were not all inclusive, mostly just nutrient logs. The dry erase whiteboard stated to spray Eagle 20, Avid,
Mallet on 03/17 - but when asked about this, AJ stated that they do not actually have those products in the building and they only had
considered using them, but never did. There were no logs associated to 03/17. Investigators asked about the chemicals that had been sprayed
in the vegetative room #2, and AJ stated that this is the first time they have ever sprayed any pesticide in the building in a year and that it was
AZAMax which was being used.
Contact: Chase, Thomas, or AJ
Phone: 303-253-1363
Address: 4550 Jackson St. 80216
BFN: 2012-BFN-1061595
Other: Facility is generally operational from 10-5pm Monday-Friday.
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