Dairy Queen
1760 W Speedway Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85745
Most recent inspection
- Date
- May 29, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Good
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (5)
- 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; Person in Charge (PIC) stated that they keep documentation of employee's responsibility to report foodborne illness symptoms but stated that the owner has it and it is not kept on the premises.
Employee Health
- b1d62620-85c0-4d33-a2f6-edb108e28b21CriticalCorrected on site
Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible
6-301.11 Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of 2 adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap. Handwashing sink next to restroom and handwashing sink to the north side of the cash register. Two handwashing sinks were said to be out of service by PIC with no soap nearby that employees can use. PIC stated the handwashing sinks work, but did not have soap provided at sinks.
Preventing Contamination by Hands
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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. Sanitizer dispenser at 3 compartment sink Sanitizer dispenser was not dispensing sanitizer at the needed amount, instead mixing to less than 150 ppm.
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (B) Maintained in good repair. Handwashing sink near 3 comp sink Handwashing sink does not drain properly and leaks water when in use.
Physical Facilities
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Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
6-303.11 The light intensity shall be: (A) At least 108 lux (10 foot candles) at a distance of 75 cm (30 inches) above the floor, in walk-in refrigeration units and dry FOOD storage areas and in other areas and rooms during periods of cleaning; Walk in refrigerator The walk in refrigerator only has light intensity of 1.7 foot candles.
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.