La Gitana Cantina
17205 W 5th St, Arivaca, AZ, 85601
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 18, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Excellent
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (4)
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Certified Food Protection Manager
2-102.12 (A) At least one EMPLOYEE that has supervisory and management responsibility and the authority to direct and control FOOD preparation and service shall be a certified FOOD protection manager who has shown proficiency of required information through passing a test that is part of an ACCREDITED PROGRAM. Unable to verify certification. Unable to verify. Within 30 days, obtain a copy of an employee's current/valid certification as Food Protection Manager or enroll someone in an approved program. A list of resources is attached to the email along with this report.
Supervision
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Insects, rodents, and animals not present
2-403.11 (A) Except as specified in (B) of this section, FOOD EMPLOYEES may not care for or handle animals that may be present such as patrol dogs, SERVICE ANIMALS, or pets that are allowed as specified in Subparagraphs 6-501.115(B)(2)-(5). There is a medium sized dog in the bar area.
Prevention of Food Contamination
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Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.11 (A) EQUIPMENT shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. There is a freezer in the food preparation area that is inoperable. The cold make top unit is not keeping food cold enough. The freezer is still inoperable. The cold unit is holding acceptable temperatures.
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, clean
5-501.17 A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. There is no lid/cover for the trash can in the employee restroom
Physical Facilities
Source: Pima County (Tucson), AZ health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.