HIGH RISK

BOULDER FRESH GARDEN

Name: BOULDER FRESH GARDEN
Address: 2400 ARAPAHOE AVE, Boulder, CO, 80302

2400 ARAPAHOE AVE, Boulder, CO 80302/FULL SERVICE FULL MENU

This restaurant has significant health inspection issues.

Multiple critical violations were found during recent inspections. Exercise caution.

SafeScore

12/100

Inspections

Last Inspected

Jun 2025

Critical

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

71 total

other

4056%

temperature

1420%

contamination

57%

hygiene

57%

facility

46%

chemical

23%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

CriticalOther

Hands clean & properly washed

Code FC08

CriticalOther

Pasteurized foods used; prohibited foods not offered

Code FC26

CriticalContamination

Food contact surfaces; cleaned & sanitized

Code FC16

CriticalOther

Proper date marking and disposition

Code FC23

CriticalOther

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Code FC13

CriticalOther

Proper disposition of returned, previously served, reconditioned & unsafe food

Code FC17

CriticalTemperature

Food received at proper temperature

Code FC12

CriticalOther

No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth

Code FC07

CriticalOther

Food additives: approved & Properly used

Code FC27

CriticalContamination

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used

Code FC28

CriticalTemperature

Proper cold holding temperatures

Code FC22

CriticalOther

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Code FC25

CriticalOther

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Code FC03

CriticalOther

The restaurant does not have a staff member who has passed a certified food safety management exam.

Code FC02

CriticalOther

Food obtained from approved source

Code FC11

CriticalHygiene

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Code FC10

CriticalOther

Food separated and protected

Code FC15

CriticalTemperature

Proper reheating procedures for hot holding

Code FC19

CriticalTemperature

Proper cooling time and temperature

Code FC20

CriticalOther

Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

Code FC14

CriticalOther

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Code FC01

CriticalOther

Compliance with variance / specialized process / HACCP

Code FC29

CriticalOther

Proper use of restriction and exclusion

Code FC04

CriticalTemperature

Proper cooking time & temperatures

Code FC18

CriticalOther

Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Code FC06

CriticalHygiene

No bare hand contact with RTE food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

Code FC09

CriticalOther

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Code FC05

CriticalOther

Time as a Public Health Control; procedures & records

Code FC24

CriticalTemperature

Proper hot holding temperatures

Code FC21

MinorTemperature

Thermometer provided & accurate

Code FC36

MinorFacility

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Code FC56

MinorOther

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Code FC53

MinorPest

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Code FC38

MinorFacility

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Code FC52

MinorOther

Food properly labeled; original container

Code FC37

MinorHygiene

Gloves used properly

Code FC46

MinorOther

Washing fruits & vegetables

Code FC42

MinorOther

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Code FC44

MinorOther

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Code FC50

MinorOther

Discussed long term compliance

Code LTC1

MinorOther

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Code FC55

MinorOther

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Code FC48

MinorOther

In-use utensils: properly stored

Code FC43

MinorTemperature

Approved thawing methods used

Code FC35

MinorContamination

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Code FC39

MinorTemperature

Plant food properly cooked for hot holding

Code FC34

MinorOther

Pasteurized eggs used where required

Code FC30

MinorContamination

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Code FC47

MinorContamination

Non-food contact surfaces clean

Code FC49

MinorHygiene

Personal cleanliness

Code FC40

MinorFacility

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Code FC51

MinorOther

Single-use / single-service articles: properly stored & used

Code FC45

MinorFacility

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Code FC54

MinorTemperature

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Code FC33

MinorOther

Water & ice from approved source

Code FC31

MinorOther

Variance obtained for specialized processing methods

Code FC32

MinorChemical

Wet cleaning cloths are not being stored properly, which can spread bacteria around the kitchen.

Code FC41

Data may be outdated

The last inspection on record is from June 2025 — 291 days ago. Newer data may not yet be available from this jurisdiction.

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.