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Kotu Korean BBQ

4545 N Oracle Rd #121, Tucson, AZ, 85705

Satisfactory

Most recent inspection

Date
March 6, 2026
Type
Standard Frequency Inspection
Result
Satisfactory
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Pima County (Tucson), AZ

Violations (6)

  • d9d7eb8a-7c50-4819-9200-d4680e45cacdCriticalCorrected on site

    Management and food employee knowledge, and conditional employee; Knowledge, responsibility and reporting

    2.201.11(C) The PERSON IN CHARGE shall ensure that a CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE: (1) Who exhibits or reports a symptom, or who reports a diagnosed illness as specified under Subparagraphs (A)(1) - (3) of this section, is prohibited from becoming a FOOD EMPLOYEE until the CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE meets the criteria for the specific symptoms or diagnosed illness as specified under § 2-201.13;P and (2) Who will work as a FOOD EMPLOYEE in a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT that serves as a HIGHLY SUSCEPTIBLE POPULATION and reports a history of exposure as specified under Subparagraphs (A)(4) – (5), is prohibited from becoming a FOOD EMPLOYEE until the CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE meets the criteria as specified under 2-201.13(I). Observed facility does not have posters/signs related to the Nasty Five Symptoms and Big Six Illnesses. Observed facility does not have written documentation of an Employee Health Policy informing all food employees of their responsibility to notify the Person in Charge (PIC) of symptoms related to diseases transmissible through food.

    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. Observed facility did not have written instructions for vomit/fecal cleanup and lacked required protective equipment (PPE) and did not have an effective Norovirus sanitizer.

    Employee Health

  • b1d62620-85c0-4d33-a2f6-edb108e28b21CriticalCorrected on site

    Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible

    5-205.11 (A) A HANDWASHING SINK shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for EMPLOYEE use. Hand sink across from cook line Observed a beverage pitcher stored in the cook line area hand sink basin .

    Preventing Contamination by Hands

  • 0e17818e-7dc1-451d-afd9-2e6f7567fd80Corrected on site

    In-use utensils; properly stored

    3-304.12 During pauses in FOOD preparation or dispensing, FOOD preparation and dispensing UTENSILS shall be stored: (C) On a clean portion of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT only if the in-use UTENSIL and the FOOD­CONTACT surface of the FOOD preparation table or cooking EQUIPMENT are cleaned and SANITIZED at a frequency specified under §§ 4-602.11 and 4-702.11; Plastic bin next to cook line; plastic bin next to rice cooker in beverage prep area Observed utensils stored in bins with room-temperature water.

    Proper Use of Utensils

  • 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. Walk in freezer (WIF) door Observed no change from previous inspection. Observed heavy frost/ice buildup around the door frame. Instructed Person in Charge to have the compressor unit and door looked and adjusted as needed to avoid frost/ice buildup on the door.

    Utensils, Equipment and Vending

  • fd06aa76-8aa5-4af1-b3c0-984b614bef17Corrected on site

    Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

    6-501.113 Maintenance tools such as brooms, mops, vacuum cleaners, and similar items shall be: (A) Stored so they do not contaminate FOOD, EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, LINENS, and SINGLE-SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; and Hand sink on right end of raw meat prep area Observed two brooms stored in between the hand sink and paper towel dispenser. Observed the broom handles were blocking access to the paper towel dispenser.

    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.