The Taco Spot
1135 N Park Ave, Tucson, AZ, 85719
Most recent inspection
- Date
- September 21, 2026
- Type
- Standard Frequency Inspection
- Result
- Good
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 4
- Jurisdiction
- Pima County (Tucson), AZ
Violations (4)
- b1d62620-85c0-4d33-a2f6-edb108e28b21CriticalCorrected on site
Adequate handwashing sinks, properly supplied and accessible
5-205.11 (B) A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed glass cups and other soiled equipment inside the handwashing sink.
Preventing Contamination by Hands
- 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 diced tomatoes with an internal temperature above 45F. When asked, PIC stated the tomatoes were chopped and diced within the hour and immediately placed into the make top unit to cold hold for use.
Food Temperature Control
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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. Observed 3-compartment sink in the kitchen unable to properly dispense chlorine sanitizer. When asked, the PIC stated the container just ran out of solution. Observed the PIC using bleach mixed into the water to properly sanitize equipment until a new container of solution can be acquired and connected to the sink.
Utensils, Equipment and Vending
- 9a890e57-30b0-458a-914d-d0b2a3c85b55Corrected on site
Warewashing facilities, installed, maintained, used, test strips
4-302.14 A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. Observed no test strips or other device that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizer solution in the 3-comp sink. Inspector used personal test strips and obtained an adequate chlorine concentration.
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.