Gold Dust Saloon
217 S Union Ave, Pueblo CO 81003 · Food
Score History
Lower scores are better. Score bands: 0–49 Pass, 50–109 Re-Inspection Required, 110+ Closed.
Inspection History
2026-09-16 — Score 60 Re-Inspection Required 7 violation(s)
2-103.11 — (A)-(O), and (Q) The person-in-charge did not perform their duties as required by the code, leading to violations in additional areas.
None — 2: 2-102.12(A) The person-in-charge was not a Certified Food Protection Manager.
None — 9: 3-301.11(B) Employees were observed handling ready-to-eat foods with bare hands. Observed employee handling ready to eat chives without gloves. Spoke with person in charge about not making bare hand contact with ready to eat food.
None — 15: 3-302.11(A)(1)-(2) Raw animal foods were not separated from ready-to-eat foods during storage, or preparation, to prevent cross-contamination. Observed raw sausage stored above ready to eat ham in the walk in cold holding unit. Person in charge placed sausage under the ham during inspection.
3-501.18 — Refrigerated, ready-to-eat food(s) that require time or temperature control for safety was not discarded within 7 days of preparation or opening of product.
Corrective action: Observed 1 lb of ready to eat ham held past 7 days of preparation in the walk in cold holding unit. Person in charge discarded ham during inspection. See voluntary condemnation.
7-204.11 — Unapproved chemical sanitizers were used on food-contact surfaces.
Corrective action: Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration above 200 ppm. Person in charge remade sanitizer to proper concentration.
None — 33: 3-501.15(A) Unapproved cooling methods were used. Observed 1) 3 5-gal buckets of green chili holding between 130-130 degrees F for less than 2 hours. Person in charge broke down chili into 6-qt buckets and placed into the freezer. Observed 2) 3-gal bucket of chicken pozole holding at 120 degrees F for less than 2 hours. Person in charge reheated for hot holding.
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved October 10, 2026.
2026-03-18 — Score 27 Pass 6 violation(s)
None — 2: 2-102.12(A) The person-in-charge was not a Certified Food Protection Manager. Person in charge is currently enrolled in a CFPM program and is awaiting examination.
2-401.11 — Employee beverages did not meet the requirements in the code.
Corrective action: Observed employee drinks in food prep area without a lid or straw in the food prep area. Spoke with person in charge about proper storage of employee drinks. Drinks were discarded during inspection.
2-301.14 — Employees were observed failing to wash their hands when required by the code.
Corrective action: Observed employee change gloves without washing hands after handling raw hamburger meat. Spoke with person in charge about when to wash.
None — 16: 4-501.114(A)-(E),(F)(1)-(2) Quaternary ammonia sanitizing solution intended to sanitize food contact surface(s) was not in the concentration range specified in the manufacture's required concentration. Observed the 3-compartment sink in the bar area concentration below range. The solution was remade during inspection.
7-204.11 — Unapproved chemical sanitizers were used on food-contact surfaces.
Corrective action: Observed chlorine sanitizer concentration above 200 ppm, in the three-comp sink, and the food prep area. Spoke to person in charge about proper sanitizer. Solution was remade to proper concentration during inspection.
3-302.12 — Working containers holding food or food ingredients that are removed from their original packages shall be identified with common name.
Corrective action: Observed several food grade squeeze bottles containing sauces, oils, and condiments not labeled. Person in charge labeled containers during inspection.
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved October 10, 2026.
2025-09-25 — Score 30 Pass Violation details not available
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved October 10, 2026.
2025-08-05 — Score 91 Re-Inspection Required Violation details not available
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Source: PDPHE, retrieved October 10, 2026.