La Quinta Inn & Suites Tucson Airport
7001 S Tucson Blvd, Tucson, AZ, 85706
Most recent inspection
- Date
- March 16, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Excellent
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (4)
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Thermometers provided and accurate
4-204.112 (A) In a mechanically refrigerated or hot FOOD storage unit, the sensor of a TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE shall be located to measure the air temperature or a simulated product temperature in the warmest part of a mechanically refrigerated unit and in the coolest part of a hot FOOD storage unit. There is no thermostat or thermometer in the small reach-in unit in the customer self service area where yogurt is stored.
Food Temperature Control
- 97c94d0e-d697-438c-9ad5-a1218d5f6264Corrected on site
Insects, rodents, and animals not present
6-202.15 (A) Except as specified in (B), (C), and (E) and under (D) of this section, outer openings of a FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by: (1) Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings; (2) Closed, tight-fitting windows; and (3) Solid, self-closing, tight-fitting doors. The back service door to the food preparation area was propped open for ventilation.
Prevention of Food Contamination
- f45929eb-0306-418b-8506-9fd7fc5a77e9Corrected on site
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. As food is removed to be stored for the day, packets of oatmeal and sugar were stored on a countertop right next to the hand sink, which exposes them to splash from washing hands.
Prevention of Food Contamination
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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. Both upright freezers are collecting frozen condensation.
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.