Oregano's Pizza Bistro

Inspector's notes

Observed ice machine build up with pink residue around the ice shoot and soda gun nozzle build up with residue in bar area at the time of inspection. In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, they must be cleaned at a frequency specified by the manufacturer, or absent manufacturer specifications, at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil or organic matter. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

Inspector's notes

Observed the first unit on the line with temperatures of TCS products checked with a calibrated probing thermometer ranging between 46*F-49*F, TCS food items included soft cheeses, cut tomatoes, spinach, cooked beans. Also observed TCS food items in the top portion of the pizza prep table between 53*F-59*F including deli meats, soft cheese, cut tomatoes, cooked sausage. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. Per PIC, temperatures were checked within the previous four hours and were 41*F or below. PIC had a work order in for the first unit and it was discovered the pizza prep cooler was in defrost mode. All TCS product improperly cold held were relocated to the walk-in cooler to cool to 41*F at the time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

Priority Foundation-3-501.17, Pf: Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food - Date Marking. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4125/Food-SafetyOperator-Resources. Observed 2 container of cooked and cooled chicken dated to discard on 12/31/2023. The PIC stated the chicken had been cooked and cooled on 01/02/2024 and that an employee had put the wrong date on the container. The food was in good condition, the PIC placed the correct discard date on the containers at the time of this inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-7-207.11 (B), P: Restriction and Storage-Medicines; Storage & labeling Observed an insulin pen/vial in a reach in cooler near the cash register. Medications must be kept in a labeled sealed container separate from and not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles. The only food that was present in the unit was pizza dough balls which are given to children for play with, not for consumption. The PIC discarded medication and the dough balls at the time of this inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

Core-4-501.11, C: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment Observed the ice machine in the kitchen to be in disrepair. Interior panels on the unit have separated, potentially exposing rust or other debris to come in contact with the ice, also creates areas for growth of organic matter. Repair or replace. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-101.11 (B-E), C: Characteristics-Multiuse; Durable, Nonabsorbent, Smooth, Easily Cleanable -- Milk crates utilized as shelving -- provide wire shelving or dunnage racks, provide easy cleanable, durable, non-absorbent, smooth surface that allows to clean underneath Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-4-601.11, C: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils -- Sides of equipment, walls, shelving has buildup of soiling clean and maintain clean Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law --- NO backflow on the coffee and tea makers -- provide ASSE 1022 dual check valve for the coffee and tea dispensers No test report for the ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone backflow -- test and have available at reinspection Flex pipe for discharge drain of water filter system --- provide hard drainage piping Multiple areas in kitchen and bar with drainage pipes at floor sink lip --- provide 1 inch air gap for all drainage lines to the floor sink flood lip Leaks at three compartment sink, womens restroom, bar sink, reach in coolers -- repair all leaks throughout facility No hot water at front cook line and service line handwash stations -- provide hot water 110^F to all non-tempered handwash stations within 45 seconds ASSE 1055 b installed at the chemical dispensers (no air gap) -- replace and install ASSE 1055A backflow in chemical dispensers Water lines on the floor -- secure a minimum of 6 inches off the floor Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods --- Floor in back room has exposed aggregate -- repair and seal, provide easy cleanable, smooth, and non-absorbent surface No cove base in the bar area -- provide cove base where missing Wall damage and holes in the front service area --- repair and provide cove base No grease bin for the hood -- provide both grease bins Hood has areas not sealed, cove base in the beer cooler separating from the wall, freezer door missing door frame cap, sinks missing seal to the back wall, ice machine has caulking missing and collecting water -- seal all cracks, crevices, holes and penetrations Washers in the ice machine rusting -- replace with stainless steel washers, clean rust :