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MARISCOS CHIHUAHUA

4185 W INA RD, TUCSON, AZ, 85741

Satisfactory

Most recent inspection

Date
June 23, 2026
Type
Standard Frequency Inspection
Result
Satisfactory
Risk category
Not reported
Cited findings
7
Jurisdiction
Pima County (Tucson), AZ

Violations (7)

  • 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; Person in charge (PIC) could not locate documentation that employees have been trained in on employee illness reporting requirements of the 5 reportable symptoms and 6 illnesses that restrict/exclude a food worker. PIC stated that all employees are aware and are educated on the illness reporting requirements.

    Employee Health

  • 73c6baac-6b5a-4d98-93ad-b527c37f23caCriticalCorrected on site

    Hands clean and properly washed

    2-301.14 FOOD EMPLOYEES shall clean their hands and exposed portions of their arms as specified under § 2-301.12 immediately before engaging in FOOD preparation including working with exposed FOOD, clean EQUIPMENT and UTENSILS, and unwrapped SINGLE­SERVICE and SINGLE-USE ARTICLES and: (H) Before donning gloves to initiate a task that involves working with FOOD; Observed food employee washing hands with gloves on after garnishing food. Food employee stated they were informed that they could wash gloves up to 4 times before throwing them out and getting a new pair.

    Preventing Contamination by Hands

  • 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. Observed ceramic bowl used for hold food in the handwashing sink.

    Preventing Contamination by Hands

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

    Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible

    6-301.12 Each HANDWASHING SINK or group of adjacent HANDWASHING SINKS shall be provided with: (A) Individual, disposable towels; Observed no disposable paper towels for use at the handwashing sink.

    Preventing Contamination by Hands

  • d8577d91-499e-4233-b870-8db54d7df1fbCriticalCorrected on site

    Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction

    3-203.12 (B) The date when the last SHELLSTOCK from the container is sold or served shall be recorded on the tag or label. Observed many shellstock tags missing last used dates.

    Approved Source

  • 4f6dff17-b576-4b4e-b5b4-33294d71cc44Corrected on site

    Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    3-501.15 (A) Cooling shall be accomplished in accordance with the time and temperature criteria specified under § 3-501.14 by using one or more of the following methods based on the type of FOOD being cooled: (1) Placing the FOOD in shallow pans; (2) Separating the FOOD into smaller or thinner portions; (3) Using rapid cooling EQUIPMENT; (4) Stirring the FOOD in a container placed in an ice water bath; (5) Using containers that facilitate heat transfer; (6) Adding ice as an ingredient; or (7) Other effective methods. Observed chopped lettuce placed in make top unit temping at 56F and sliced tomatoes temping at 54F. PIC stated these food items were prepared less than an hour ago and directly placed to cold hold in the make unit.

    Food Temperature Control

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    Thermometers provided and accurate

    4-302.12 (A) FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES shall be provided and readily accessible for use in ensuring attainment and maintenance of FOOD temperatures as specified under Chapter 3. Observed no thermometer for checking internal temperature of cooked food. PIC stated they have internal thermometers in make top units and walk in refrigerators.

    Food Temperature Control

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.