SAGUARO CORNERS
3750 S OLD SPANISH TRL, TUCSON, AZ, 85730
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 26, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Satisfactory
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (4)
- f7e7d6cd-3470-4c29-b5d0-d815accd2c0aCriticalCorrected on site
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned and sanitized
4-501.114 A chemical SANITIZER used in a SANITIZING solution for a manual or mechanical operation at contact times specified under 4-703.11(C) shall meet the criteria specified under §7-204.11 Sanitizers, Criteria, shall be used in accordance with the EPA-registered label use instructions, and shall be used as follows: (A) A chlorine solution shall have a minimum temperature based on the concentration and PH of the solution as listed in the chart provided under this section (4-501.114) within the 2013 FDA Food Code; ware washing machine at bar Observed the sanitizer in ware washing machine at the bar with a concentration of 0ppm of chlorine. PIC stated this machine gets serviced at least once every month and will call for immediate servicing.
Protection from Contamination
- a8fbdf17-cddd-4314-bb10-7125b190c58fCorrected on site
Proper cold holding temperatures
3-501.16 (A) Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control as specified under §3-501.19, and except as specified under (B) and in (C ) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be maintained: (2) At 5ºC (41ºF) or less. Refrigeration unit in back corner of the kitchen Observed container of cooked chicken wings in a small refrigeration unit with an internal temperature of 55F. PIC unsure why the temperature is elevated only for this item. When asked, PIC stated this chicken was cooked over 24 hours ago, placed into the walk in cooler then transferred into this unit.
Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)
- 8a2cb416-c0fc-4faa-a11f-a117dea2ac0cCorrected on site
Proper date marking and disposition
3-501.18 (A) A FOOD specified in 3-501.17(A) or (B) shall be discarded if it: (1) Exceeds the temperature and time combination specified in 3-501.17(A), except time that the product is frozen; (2) Is in a container or PACKAGE that does not bear a date or day; or (3) Is appropriately marked with a date or day that exceeds a temperature and time combination as specified in 3-501.17(A). Observed container of Macha sauce in the walk in cooler with a date marking of 8/19 - 8/25. When asked PIC stated this food item should have been discarded on the previous day.
Time Temperature Control for Safety Food (TCS Food)
- 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 container of sliced tomatoes placed in a make top unit with an internal temperature of 46F. When asked PIC stated the tomatoes were sliced 2 hours ago and placed directly into the make top unit for use.
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.