Happy Rooster Cafe
1114 S Sarnoff Dr, Tucson, AZ, 85710
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 29, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Good
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (7)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
4-601.11 (A) EQUIPMENT FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES and UTENSILS shall be clean to sight and touch. Clean utensils in direct contact with debris collecting at the bottom of storage containers on the clean dish rack. Dried-on food debris collecting behind and under the lid of the small cold make unit in the corner. Residue on surface of the deflector in the ice machine. Dark residue on the outer surface of the doors of the main cold make unit.
Protection from 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. Cases of individual creamer, gloves and toothpicks are stored directly on the floor in the back room.
Prevention of Food Contamination
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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. Unable to verify certification.
Supervision
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-202.14 A backflow or backsiphonage prevention device installed on a water supply system shall meet American Society of Sanitary Engineering (A.S.S.E.) standards for construction, installation, maintenance, inspection, and testing for that specific application and type of device. mop sink NOT resolved. Install a backflow prevention device on the spigot of the mop sink to prevent contamination.
Physical Facilities
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Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
6-501.12 (A) PHYSICAL FACILITIES shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. The kitchen ceiling has significant dust build-up in the food preparation area and there are multiple areas of walls that have dried-on food debris on them. There is damage to the ceiling tile over "the jail" in the dining area. The seal of the hand sink in the server's station is deteriorating.
Physical Facilities
- fd06aa76-8aa5-4af1-b3c0-984b614bef17Corrected on site
Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
6-501.16 After use, mops shall be placed in a position that allows them to air-dry without soiling walls, EQUIPMENT, or supplies. Mops were in direct contact with the floor of the mop sink. The holders do not hold the mops up/off of the mop sink floor.
Physical Facilities
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
5-205.15 A PLUMBING SYSTEM shall be: (B) Maintained in good repair. No hot water provided in the customer bathrooms.
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.