BRUEGGER'S BAGELS
8140 S HOUGHTON RD #150, TUCSON, AZ, 85747
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 27, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Good
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (5)
- a8fbdf17-cddd-4314-bb10-7125b190c58fCorrected on site
Proper cold holding temperatures
3-501.16 (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, and except as specified under (B) and in (C ) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (2) At 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Observed gallons of milk with an internal temperature of 45F in an undercounter make unit. When asked PIC stated this milk has been in this unit for over 24hours.
Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)
- 4f6dff17-b576-4b4e-b5b4-33294d71cc44Corrected on site
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
3-501.15 (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. Observed sliced tomatoes with an internal temperature of 48F and ham with an internal temperature of 43F. When asked PIC stated these food items were just transferred onto the make top unit within 1 hour.
Food Temperature Control
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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. MU 3 adjacent to the cash register Observed undercounter make unit used to store gallons of milk and juices unable to hold TCS food at 41F or less. Observed ambient temperature of 50F. Facility has 2 other make units in this areas along with a walk in cooler properly able to maintain food at 41F or less.
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
- 9a890e57-30b0-458a-914d-d0b2a3c85b55Corrected on site
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
4-501.116 Concentration of the SANITIZING solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Observed no test strips on site within the facility. When asked PIC stated they had them as recently as last night but was misplaced by previous food employee. Inspector observed proper concertation of chlorine solution in the 3-compartment sink.
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
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Non-food-contact surfaces clean
4-601.11 (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. Cold hold tables Observed accumulation of food debris near bottom of cabinets and under cold holding tables. Facility must clean as often as necessary to prevent build up of food debris within the establishment. Correct by next routine inspection. This facility has received a repeat violation of a Good Retail Practice item. Four violations of the same Good Retail Practice (GRP) within 6 routine or follow up inspections, may result in a probationary status due to a pattern of non compliance as outlined in PCC 8.08.060(B)(2).
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
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.