COS Town Tidings #26-072

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📰 Another Restaurant Forced to Close For Violations 🌮

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Every week, El Paso County Public Health releases inspection reports for local restaurants. Most businesses pass with few issues, but occasionally a location requires a follow-up visit to correct food safety concerns.

Here's a breakdown of the most recent results:

📍 4450 Centennial Blvd
📅 Inspection Date: Mar 12, 2026
📊 Result: Closed – 17 violations

Major issues noted:

The restaurant cannot reopen until requirements are met, including having a certified food protection manager on site, staff food handler certifications, and written food safety procedures.

These restaurants remain open but must correct violations before passing their next inspection.

📍 3721 Drennan Rd
📅 Inspection Date: Mar 12, 2026
📊 Result: Re-inspection required – 12 violations

Key concerns included:

📍 466 N Murray Blvd
📅 Inspection Date: Mar 9, 2026 (failed on Feb 26 also)
📊 Result: Re-inspection required – 8 violations

Key concerns included:

📍 6472 Templeton Gap Rd Ste 130
📅 Inspection Date: Mar 9, 2026
📊 Result: Re-inspection required – 6 violations

Key concerns included:

🥇 Top Scores! Not all inspections bring bad news. Several local restaurants passed with minimal or no issues, showing strong food safety practices.

📍 2527 W Colorado Ave
📅 Inspection Date: Mar 12, 2026
📊 Result: PASS ⭐ Perfect score, no violations reported.

This Old Colorado City favorite earned a flawless inspection. Known for its wood-fired pizzas and handmade dough using Italian Tipo 00 flour and Colorado whole wheat, the restaurant continues to combine traditional Italian methods with locally sourced ingredients.

📍 5660 Barnes Rd Ste 108
📅 Inspection Date: Mar 10, 2026
📊 Result: PASS – Only 2 violations

📍 7636 Dublin Blvd Ste 150
📅 Inspection Date: Mar 10, 2026
📊 Result: PASS – 4 violations (3 corrected onsite)

Health inspection results across El Paso County are available online for those wanting to check their favorite spots.

*Note: Most local restaurants take food safety incredibly seriously. In fact, many owners respond to violations swiftly and thoroughly, often making fixes the same day while they wait for reinspection.

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Located just northwest of downtown Colorado Springs, Sondermann Park is a peaceful urban nature escape with easy trails winding through scrub oak and open meadows. The park offers beautiful views of Pikes Peak and the Front Range while providing a quiet space for hiking, wildlife watching, or simply enjoying time outdoors without leaving the city.

Families especially enjoy the Five Senses Trail, a kid-friendly path designed to encourage children to explore nature in an interactive way. With its convenient location and relaxed atmosphere, this is one of those hidden local spots worth rediscovering.

Location: 740 W Caramillo St | Park Hours: 5am to 9pm

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