CAPRESE TRATTORIA
1067 S HOVER ROAD, LONGMONT, CO 80501
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026
Official source: Boulder County Public Health (bouldercounty.gov) · All data sources
Passed. Met health requirements at the latest inspection. Some health departments report pass/fail instead of letter grades.
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The record, in plain English
CleanPlate holds 2 inspections on record for CAPRESE TRATTORIA, spanning August 2026 to August 2026 — every one straight from Boulder County Public Health.
The trend is positive: it improved from closed at the previous visit to passed now.
The most recent inspection noted 3 violations, none of them critical.
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Inspection history
Aug 24, 2026
✓3 violations
- 3-501.15 - Observed time/temperature control foods such as cooked pasta and pasta sauces in the cooling drawers at temperatures ranging from 57F to 59F. Kitchen manager said they prepped the food and immediately placed it in the cooling drawers. Cooling shall be by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of food being cooled, placing the food in shallow pans; Separating the food into smaller or thinner portions; Using rapid cooling equipment Talked to kitchen manager and they will ensure to cool foods inside the walk-in cooling unit before placing them in the cooling drawers.
- 3-203.12 Shellfish Identification. The facility served shellfish on their menu yet they don't have any tags for the product. Shellfish tags or labels shall remain attached to the container in which the shell stock are received until the container is empty; and the date when the last shellfish from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag, label, or invoice and the identity of the source of shellfish that are sold or served shall be maintained by retaining product tags, labels, or invoices for 90 calendar days from the date that is recorded on the tag, label, or invoice. Talked to kitchen manager and he will start immediately keeping all shellfish tags.
- 3-501.13 Thawing. Observed raw chicken sitting on top of the prep sink and kitchen staff said the kitchen was in the thawing process. Time/temperature control for food safety shall be thawed under refrigeration that maintains the food temperature at 41oF or less or completely submerged under cold running water. Talked to kitchen manager and staff about proper methods to thaw frozen foods.
Aug 5, 2026
!9 violations
- 2-301.14 When to Wash. Observed several employees not wasting hands when needed, such as after touching hair, before wearing gloves, after handling dirty dishes. Food employees shall wash their hands immediately before engaging in food preparation including working with clean equipment, utensils, etc. Talked to staff about when to wash their hands.
- 3-302.14 Wiping clothes. Observed wiping clothes on the floor and on food contact surfaces. Clothes in use for wiping counters shall be held between used in a chemical sanitizer solution. Talked to kitchen staff about wiping clothes.
- 2-102.12 Certified Food Protection Manager (CFPM) The facility does not have proof of having a CFPM. Owner took class but not the exam yet. Facility will provide training tomorrow staff.
- 3-301.11 Observed a server touching with bare hands ready to eat foods such as la oaf bread to slice it and serve it to clients. Food employees shall never touch with their bare hands ready to eat foods to avoid cross contamination. Talked to employees about never touching ready to eat foods.
- 3-403.11 Reheating for Hot Holding. Observed mashed potatoes and a red sauce in the steam box at temperatures ranging from 75F to 83F. Time/temperature control for food safety that is cooked, cooled, and reheated for hot holding shall be reheated so that it reaches a temperature of at least 165F for 15 seconds. Talked and educated kitchen staff about properly reheating foods to kill any possible bacteria or viruses.
- 3-501.16 Cold Holding. Observed time/temperature control foods in the top Cold hold unit at temperatures ranging from 51F to 58F. Observed cooked pasta in the cooling drawer at 52F. Time/temperature control foods for food safety shall be maintained at 41F or below at all times during cold holding. Talked and educated staff about not filling uo containers in the top cold holding unit and checking temperatures on a regular basis.
- 2-102.11 Demonstration of Knowledge. The kitchen staff were not able to answer basic food safety questions such as food temperatures and other food safety practices. The person in charge shall demonstrate knowledge of food safety knowledge and practices. Educated on site.
- 3-305.11 Food Storage. Observed large containers with cooked sauce sitting on the floor by the hand sink on the back. Observed ice scoop being stored inside the ice machine and the handle touching the ice for consumption. Food shall be protected from contamination by storing food at least 6 inches above the floor. Talked to staff about storing foods? 6 inches above the floor at all times. Never allow the ice handle scoop touch the ice directly.
- 2-501.11 Clean up of vomiting and diarrhea. The facility doesn't have procedures for proper clean up of vomit and diarrhea. A food establishment shall have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to vomit and diarrhea events. Provided handout.
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