HOTRODS RESTAURANT
10500 E OLD VAIL, TUCSON, AZ, 85747
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 10, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Good
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 3
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (3)
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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. Steak knives were in direct contact with dust/debris collecting at the bottom of their storage container at the server's area. Food debris collecting along the inner edges of the cold make unit next to the steam table and in the container where serving plates are stored on the cookline. There is debris collecting in and around the mounting of the commercial can opener. Overall, the kitchen and bar area are clean. It is obvious that regular cleaning is done to the same areas and some areas are overlooked.
Protection from Contamination
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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; Rodent droppings were observed next to the metal rack where juices are stored in the back room behind bar. Evidence of rodents observed in the back stairwell.
Prevention of Food Contamination
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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. Unable to locate test strips for the 3-compartment sink or dish machine.
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.