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Cupbop - Korean BBQ in a Cup

4764 S. Landing Way, Tucson, AZ, 85714

Satisfactory

Most recent inspection

Date
June 22, 2026
Type
Standard Frequency Inspection
Result
Satisfactory
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Pima County (Tucson), AZ

Violations (6)

  • d9d7eb8a-7c50-4819-9200-d4680e45cacdCriticalCorrected on site

    Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; Knowledge, responsibility and reporting

    2-201.11(A) The PERMIT HOLDER shall require FOOD EMPLOYEES and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES to report to the PERSON IN CHARGE information about their health and activities as they relate to diseases that are transmissible through FOOD. A FOOD EMPLOYEE or CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE shall report the information in a manner that allows the PERSON IN CHARGE to reduce the RISK of foodborne disease transmission, including providing necessary additional information, such as the date of onset of symptoms and an illness, or of a diagnosis without symptoms, if the FOOD EMPLOYEE or CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE: (1) Has any of the following symptoms: (a) Vomiting, (b) Diarrhea, (c) Jaundice, (d) Sore throat with fever, or (e) A lesion containing pus such as a boil or infected wound that is open or draining and is: (i) On the hands or wrists, unless an impermeable cover such as a finger cot or stall protects the lesion and a SINGLE-USE glove is worn over the impermeable cover, (ii) On exposed portions of the arms, unless the lesion is protected by an impermeable cover, or (iii) On other parts of the body, unless the lesion is covered by a dry, durable, tight-fitting bandage; The PIC stated he could not bring up the documentation that all employees are aware of their reporting requirements for the 5 symptoms/6 illnesses that they are not supposed to work with.

    Employee Health

  • dbcd6be4-db39-409b-b81f-13269e3a44ecCriticalCorrected on site

    Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events

    2-501.11 Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events. A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall have procedures for EMPLOYEES to follow when responding to vomiting or diarrheal events that involve the discharge of vomitus or fecal matter onto surfaces in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. The procedures shall address the specific actions EMPLOYEES must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of EMPLOYEES, consumers, FOOD, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. PIC stated they did not have a bodily fluid clean up kit on premises.

    Employee Health

  • b1d62620-85c0-4d33-a2f6-edb108e28b21CriticalCorrected on site

    Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible

    5-205.11 (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. Handwashing sinks next to food prep area and warewashing area. Upon arrival there were a pair of gloves being stored in the handwashing sink next to food prep area. Handwashing sink next to food prep area was also missing paper towels. Handwashing sink in warewashing area was missing soap. PIC stated that they had a shipment of supplies coming and did not have any paper towel rolls to provide at handwashing sinks, so they couldn't replace the supplies at the moment.

    Preventing Contamination by Hands

  • 737ca9ab-b432-4816-bba8-8e0ade6ec5b4

    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. Person in Charge (PIC) stated they did not currently have a food protection manager on staff.

    Supervision

  • 5e30d16f-f556-40ad-a445-206f84ddd291Corrected on site

    Time as a Public Health Control: procedures and records

    3-501.19 (B) If time without temperature control is used as the public health control up to a maximum of 4 hours: (1) The FOOD shall have an initial temperature of 5ºC (41ºF) or less when removed from cold holding temperature control, or 57°C (135°F) or greater when removed from hot holding temperature control; (2) The FOOD shall be marked or otherwise identified to indicate the time that is 4 hours past the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control; (3) The FOOD shall be cooked and served, served at any temperature if READY-TO-EAT, or discarded, within 4 hours from the point in time when the FOOD is removed from temperature control; and (4) The FOOD in unmarked containers or PACKAGES, or marked to exceed a 4-hour limit shall be discarded. Mandoo and Chicken Observed Temperature Controlled for Safety (TCS) food items being held underneath heat lamp. Temperature of TCS foods was below 135F. After discussion with PIC, PIC stated that the facility uses Time as a Public Health Control for items underneath the heat lamp. PIC also stated the food does not stay for longer than 30 minutes and that the facility uses a 30-minute timer to replace food held under the heat lamp. However, PIC was not able to identify to inspector where the timer was.

    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. Kimchi and cabbage stored above make unit, cheese stored in refrigerator in front of frying equipment Observed kimchi being stored in cold holding above the make unit next to the rice cooker. It had various temperatures up to 49F. The cabbage was 44F. When asked, PIC stated they just prepared it and it was in the process of cooling down. Temperature was taken for the cheese in the refrigerator in front of the frying machine when it was found to be 44F. PIC stated that it was also in the process of cooling. Refrigerator was set to 42F and PIC was unable to change the temperature of the refrigerator.

    Food Temperature Control

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.