SAMURAI TEPPAN STEAK & SUSHI
11 S 6th Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85701
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 1, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Educational
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 1
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (1)
- b5ebe9ed-ed71-4776-90fb-d8aa2cc7bb47Corrected on site
Approved thawing methods used
3-501.13 Except as specified in (D) of this section, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD shall be thawed: (B) Completely submerged under running water: (1) At a water temperature of 21°C (70°F) or below, (2) With sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow, and (3) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of READY-TO-EAT FOOD to rise above 5°C (41°F), or (4) For a period of time that does not allow thawed portions of a raw animal FOOD requiring cooking as specified under 3-401.11(A) or (B) to be above 5°C (41°F), for more than 4 hours including: (a) The time the FOOD is exposed to the running water and the time needed for preparation for cooking, or (b) The time it takes under refrigeration to lower the FOOD temperature to 5°C (41°F); Prep sink Observed fish being thawed at room temperature sitting in the prep sink with no running water.
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.