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ELLIOTT'S ON CONGRESS

135 E CONGRESS ST, TUCSON, AZ, 85701

Satisfactory

Most recent inspection

Date
May 8, 2026
Type
Standard Frequency Inspection
Result
Satisfactory
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
8
Jurisdiction
Pima County (Tucson), AZ

Violations (8)

  • 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; Observed facility does not currently have an employee acknowledgement for reporting foodborne illness symptoms to management. Person in charge (PIC) stated that there is a verbal call out policy.

    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. Facility did not have clean up procedures in case of vomit or fecal incident.

    Employee Health

  • 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. Make unit under grill Observed TCS foods being cold held above 41 degrees at time of inspection. Employee stated that all food was placed in the unit approximately an hour ago.

    Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)

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    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; Basement Observed rodent droppings under dry storage shelving in basement. Person in charge (PIC) stated that they currently receive pest control treatments- traps observed.

    Prevention of Food Contamination

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    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, and display

    3-305.11 (A) Except as specified in (B) and (C) of this section, FOOD shall be protected from contamination by storing the FOOD: (1) In a clean, dry location; (2) Where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; and (3) At least 15 cm (6 inches) above the floor. Observed food stored 6 inches above the floor.

    Prevention of Food Contamination

  • c771d664-4402-48c6-9159-5f86ae53598f

    Food and non-food-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used

    4-501.11 (B) EQUIPMENT components such as doors, seals, hinges, fasteners, and kick plates shall be kept intact, tight, and adjusted in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. Observed door seal on refrigerator across from grill to be coming apart from door.

    Utensils, Equipment and Vending

  • c771d664-4402-48c6-9159-5f86ae53598f

    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. Observed make unit underneath grill to not be capable of cold holding time and temperature control for safety (TCS) foods at 41 degrees or less. Facility must not store TCS foods in unit or in unit without supplementation of ice until it can properly cold hold TCS items. Alternate functioning refrigeration observed across from cookline. Facility shall ensure that equipment is maintained in a state of repair per manufacturer's specifications. Correct violation within 10 days.

    Utensils, Equipment and Vending

  • b066089f-47ff-442a-b804-595cc8e1de9f

    Non-food-contact surfaces clean

    4-602.13 NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. Observed liquid and food residue on inside of refrigeration. Observed black residue buildup in alcohol basin in bar area. Observed grease accumulation on sides of fryer and grill. Facility shall ensure that non-food contact surfaces of equipment are cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and preclude residue accumulation. Correct violation within 30 days. This is a repeat violation.

    Utensils, Equipment and Vending

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.