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EL Chabelo Hotdogs 3 - 1804

3898 E Benson Hwy, Tucson, AZ, 85706

Educational

Most recent inspection

Date
May 2, 2026
Type
Standard Frequency Inspection
Result
Educational
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
10
Jurisdiction
Pima County (Tucson), AZ

Violations (10)

  • 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 did not have personal protective equipment (PPE) for the clean-up of a vomit/fecal matter accident available at time of inspection.

    Employee Health

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

    Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible

    5-205.11 (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed PIC discarding sanitizer solution in handwashing sink. Observed that MFU has a 3-compartment sink however, it was covered and inaccessible as there were ice chests with products on top of it.

    Preventing Contamination by Hands

  • fea55b50-3bfd-462a-a8cf-1b18ed29025dCriticalCorrected on site

    Toxic substances properly identified, stored, and used; held for retail sale, properly stored

    7-204.11 Chemical SANITIZERS, including chemical sanitizing solutions generated on-site, and other chemical antimicrobials applied to FOOD-CONTACT SURFACEs shall: (A) Meet the requirements specified in 40 CFR 180.940 Tolerance exemptions for active and inert ingredients for use in antimicrobial formulations (Food-contact surface sanitizing solutions), or Observed that chlorine sanitizer solution concentration was greater than 100ppm, effectively making the concentration toxic if used on food contact surfaces.

    Food/Color Additives and Toxic Substances

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

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

    2-102.11(C) Responding correctly to the inspector's questions as they relate to the specific FOOD operation. The areas of knowledge include: (17) Explaining how the PERSON IN CHARGE, FOOD EMPLOYEES, and CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES comply with reporting responsibilities and EXCLUSION or RESTRICTION of FOOD EMPLOYEES. PIC was not able to name all reportable symptoms and illnesses. PIC was not able to produce documentation of training for reportable symptoms and illnesses.

    Employee Health

  • 758fbcb9-5f12-460a-bbc3-44e999f3168eCorrected on site

    B. Additional operating permit requirements

    R9-8-110.C.1-5 A mobile food vendor shall for each mobile food unit: 1. Obtain a state-license that includes a statewide inspection specified in subsection (H). 2. Obtain a renewal state-license annually that includes a statewide inspection specified in subsection (H). 3. Except for the county in which a mobile food unit has a state-license, obtain a permit annually for each county where the mobile food unit operates. 4. Ensure all employees have a valid food handler card or a certificate from an accredited food handler training-provider as specified in the FC. 5. Comply with random statewide inspections at no additional cost except as provided in A.R.S. 11-269.24. Observed no food handler cards at time of inspection

    Pima County Code for Mobile Food Establishments ONLY

  • 737ca9ab-b432-4816-bba8-8e0ade6ec5b4Corrected on site

    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. Observed no certified food protection manager (CFPM) certificate.

    Supervision

  • c4f5f169-515e-45da-87ae-20179dcd7b93Corrected on site

    D. Commissary

    R9-8-110.F.1-2 A mobile food vendor for each mobile food unit shall have a written agreement with a commissary or other servicing area, as applicable, located in the county that issues a mobile food unit’s state-license: 1. Is APPROVED by a REGULATORY AUTHORITY as safe and sanitary for FOOD preparation consistent with the FC and other state statutes and laws; 2. Has a signed agreement with a commissary that includes: a. The commissary’s name, address, and telephone number; b. The commissary’s permit number issued by a REGULATORY AUTHORITY; c. The mobile food vendor’s name, address, and telephone number; d. The manager’s name, address, and telephone number, if applicable; e. A list of services to be provided to the mobile food vendor; and f. The expiration date of the agreement, if applicable; or Observed no commissary area agreement at time of inspection.

    Pima County Code for Mobile Food Establishments ONLY

  • 9a890e57-30b0-458a-914d-d0b2a3c85b55Corrected on site

    Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips

    4-302.14 A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. Observed that facility had pH test strips, not chlorine sanitizer test strips needed to measure the concentration of the sanitizer solution.

    Utensils, Equipment and Vending

  • 43e53617-9795-4e39-9586-1aa2ddeeea7bCorrected on site

    A2. Interior

    PCC 8.08.030 1b. Doors to the food preparation and serving areas must be self-closing and kept closed. Observed that door was propped open during food preparation.

    Pima County Code for Mobile Food Establishments ONLY

  • 758fbcb9-5f12-460a-bbc3-44e999f3168eCorrected on site

    B. Additional operating permit requirements

    R9-8-110.G A mobile food vendor for each mobile food unit shall maintain a service log in a Department provided format that: 1. Documents the type of services, specified in Subsection (E), and dates received; 2. Is maintained in the mobile food unit for at least a period of 30 days; and 3. Is made available to a REGULATORY AUTHORITY upon request. Observed no commissary attendance logs at time of inspection.

    Pima County Code for Mobile Food Establishments ONLY

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.