El Torero
231 E 26th St, Tucson, AZ, 85713
Most recent inspection
- Date
- April 28, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Educational
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 5
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (5)
- 24d64d91-3dfe-4f5c-8b53-93dc863d14f5CriticalCorrected on site
Consumer advisory provided for raw or undercooked foods
3-603.11 (A) Except as specified in 3-401.11(C) and Subparagraph 3-401.11(D)(4) and under 3-801.11(C), if an animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the PERMIT HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. Observed specials menu to be missing asterisk and consumer advisory at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) stated that they reprint the specials menu frequently and plan to include consumer advisory on next menu print.
Consumer Advisory
- 97c94d0e-d697-438c-9ad5-a1218d5f6264Corrected on site
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
6-501.111 The PREMISES shall be maintained free of insects, rodents, and other pests. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to eliminate their presence on the PREMISES by: (B) Routinely inspecting the PREMISES for evidence of pests; Storage closet under stairs/ under 3-compartment sink Observed rodent droppings in storage closet under the stairs and under 3-compartment sink at time of inspection. Person in charge (PIC) stated that they are in the process of getting pest control treatment and that they recently had the exterior doors tightly sealed to prevent pest entry.
Prevention of Food Contamination
- c771d664-4402-48c6-9159-5f86ae53598fCorrected on site
Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
4-501.12 Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. cookline Observed cutting boards to be heavily scored and have discoloration indicating food residue/staining.
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
- fd06aa76-8aa5-4af1-b3c0-984b614bef17Corrected on site
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
6-501.12 (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. Cookline Observed grease accumulation underneath fryer and behind cookline.
Physical Facilities
- 0ede4735-64fc-4854-a33e-4712c8df78e7Corrected on site
Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
6-501.14 (A) Intake and exhaust air ducts shall be cleaned and filters changed so they are not a source of contamination by dust, dirt, and other materials. cookline hood Observed dust accumulation on hood system above cookline.
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.