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EL MOLINITO

5380 E 22ND ST, TUCSON, AZ, 85711

Good

Most recent inspection

Date
July 25, 2026
Type
Standard Frequency Inspection
Result
Good
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
4
Jurisdiction
Pima County (Tucson), AZ

Violations (4)

  • 3ddabd9b-05e4-43bb-a4a2-288b9720052cCritical

    Food separated and protected

    3-302.11 (A) FOOD shall be protected from cross contamination by: (1) Except as specified in (1)(c) below, separating raw animal FOODS during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (a) Raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD including other raw animal FOOD such as FISH for sushi or MOLLUSCAN SHELLFISH, or other raw READY-TO-EAT FOOD such as fruits and vegetables, and (b) Cooked READY-TO-EAT FOOD; (c) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal FOOD may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to­eat food. (2) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal FOODS from each other such as beef, FISH, lamb, pork, and POULTRY during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (a) Using separate EQUIPMENT for each type, or (b) Arranging each type of FOOD in EQUIPMENT so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, and (c) Preparing each type of FOOD at different times or in separate areas; (3) Cleaning EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS as specified under 4-602.11(A) and SANITIZING as specified under § 4-703.11; (4) Except as specified under Subparagraph 3-501.15(B)(2) and in (B) of this section, storing the FOOD in packages, covered containers, or wrappings; (5) Cleaning HERMETICALLY SEALED CONTAINERS of FOOD of visible soil before opening; (6) Protecting FOOD containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (7) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled FOOD being held in the FOOD ESTABLISHMENT as specified under § 6-404.11; and (8) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed as specified under § 3-302.15 from READY-TO-EAT FOOD. Food Plating kitchen had raw chicken thawing on top of avocados and over lettuce, raw beef shelved over taquitos. Walk in refrigerator had raw ground beef shelved over fresh peppers and raw shell eggs.

    Protection from Contamination

  • 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. Shredded lettuce and shredded cheese on table at plating kitchen. Containers fit tightly and are on top of melted ice. Product at 61F. Product moved to walk in to cool.

    Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)

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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. Double door reach in refrigerator in kitchen is not functional. Walk in is over loaded with cooling food. Manager reports service will come look at it next week.

    Utensils, Equipment and Vending

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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 has light intensity of 35 lux.

    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.