Oregano's Pizza Bistro
B°1475 W Elliot Rd, Tempe 85284
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-23-04180
Score based on 11 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works
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Inspection history11 on record
2026
Jul 7, 2026Routine1 priority2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
Inspector's notes
Observed broken lid of dumpster outside. Storage areas, enclosures, and receptacles for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be maintained in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-501.111 - Core: Area, Enclosures and Receptacles, Good Repair
Inspector's notes
Observed mozzarella, pesto, and pizza sauce with internal temps of 46*F. Observed ambient temperature of prep table at 46*F. Except during preparation, cooking, cooling or when time is used as a control all TCS foods must be maintained at 41°F or below. All TCS foods improperly cold held were rapidly cooled to 41°F at time of inspection. PIC stated they will call a technician to repair cold holding unit. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
Observed cutting board surface in front of prep table with accumulation of deep scoring. All food-contact surfaces must be smooth, non-absorbent, and easily cleanable. Corrective Action: Correct by next routine inspection.
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4-501.11 - Core: Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment
Apr 10, 2026Re-InspectioncleanA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected.
Mar 31, 2026Routine1 priority2 foundationB
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Inspection report e-mailed. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 4/10/2026.
Inspector's notes
Observed dried food residue on the food contact portion of a table-mounted can-opener. Person in charge (PIC) stated he did not know when it was last cleaned. All food-contact surfaces must be cleaned to sight and touch. PIC washed, rinsed, and sanitized can opener during inspection to correct. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-601.11(A) - Priority Foundation: Equipment, Food-Contact Surfaces, Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils. 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/4574/AMC-Toolbox---Food-Contact-Surfaces.
Inspector's notes
Observed various time-and-temperature control for safety (TCS) foods, such as cut romaine lettuce, cut tomatoes, and cheeses, with internal temperatures of 44-49 degrees Fahrenheit, in a prep-style refrigerator that was not holding cold. 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 person in charge (PIC), entire unit was restocked 1 hour prior to inspection. PIC developed Time as Control system according to existing written policies for items in the upper compartment of the unit and moved remaining items to alternative refrigeration to cool rapidly - inspector verified temperatures. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B) - Priority: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. 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/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding.
Inspector's notes
A prep-style refrigerator holding out-of-temperature TCS foods was meaured with an ambient air temperature of 49F during the inspection. Cold holding equipment must have the capacity to maintain TCS foods at 41°F or below. Must repair cold holding equipment such that it maintains TCS foods at 41°F or below. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Re-inspection is tentatively scheduled for 4/10/2026.
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4-301.11 - Priority Foundation: Cooling, Heating, and Holding Capacities-Equipment. 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/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling.
2025
Oct 30, 2025Routine2 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed that cooling shall occur in adequate refrigeration. All TCS items shall go into sandwich prep tables at 41*F or less.
Inspector's notes
Observed several different sized hotel pans stacked wet and stored away as clean. Discussed with person in charge (PIC) all equipment and food contact surfaces must be air-dried after properly cleaning and sanitizing. PIC unstacked the containers to allow for proper airdry. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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4-901.11 - Core: Equipment and Utensils, Air-Drying Required
Inspector's notes
Observed high moisture caulking missing/separated or brown/black organic matter on the existing caulking of the fixed parts in the dish area. Also observed missing/separated and existing high temperature caulking hanging down along the fixed parts of the ventilation system on the cook line. Discussed with PIC to add appropriate caulking to create a smooth, cleanable surface that prevents the accumulation of contaminants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Jul 9, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed with person in charge (PIC) 1) Time used as Public Health Control shall be marked with the in time and the discard time. I.E. 11-3 or 12:15 - 4:15. 2) Discussed with PIC an employee illness policy is required.
Apr 2, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Discussed proper cooling cannot be achieved in prep tables / salad tables. Proper cooling shall be done in adequate refrigeration.
2024
Dec 26, 2024Re-Inspection2 coreA°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Upon re-inspection, all violations due for correction have been corrected. Email of professional pest application was received and uploaded to file.
Inspector's notes
Observed missing/separated caulking and black organic matter on existing caulking on fixed equipment such as bathroom faucets, prep sinks, three compartment sink, dish pit and handwashing splashguards. Discussed with PIC all fixed equipment that is not easily moved shall be sealed to the wall with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface and prevent accumulation of contaminants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed several drainage pipes missing the 1-inch air gap to the floor sink at the dishwasher machine and the soda dispenser on the server line. Discussed with PIC that all drainage pipes shall have a minimum of 1 inch air gap between the drainage pipes and the floor sink to prevent back syphoning sewage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Dec 17, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundation2 coreB°
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Of Note: Assisted with update of Time as Control Policy. Also discussed creating a designated area for staff to have personal items refrigerated.
Inspector's notes
Observed employee on the cookline take off gloves and wash hands for less than 10 seconds. Discussed the importance of proper hand washing procedures with the person-in-charge (PIC). Proper handwashing procedure is to rinse hands with warm water, scrub with soap for 15 seconds, rinse with warm water, dry with approved drying provision, and turn off in a manner to prevent re-contamination of hands. Entire process should take approximately 20 seconds for full and proper handwashing to prevent spread of pathogens and contamination. Employee properly washed hands at handwash sink at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.
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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.12 - Priority: Cleaning Procedure. 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/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.
Inspector's notes
Observed several small fly insects in the back dish area, the server line and in the guest seating area. Discussed with PIC Establishment must be maintained free of pests and all pest control measures must be conducted by a licensed pest control specialist. Must eliminate current pest control problem and obtain pest control from a certified and licensed pest control specialist by re-inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to re-inspection. Reinspection 12/27/24
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6-501.111 (C) - Priority Foundation: Controlling Pests; Approved Trapping Methods/Existence
Inspector's notes
Observed missing/separated caulking and black organic matter on existing caulking on fixed equipment such as bathroom faucets, prep sinks, three compartment sink, dish pit and handwashing splashguards. Discussed with PIC all fixed equipment that is not easily moved shall be sealed to the wall with caulking to create a smooth and cleanable surface and prevent accumulation of contaminants. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed several drainage pipes missing the 1-inch air gap to the floor sink at the dishwasher machine and the soda dispenser on the server line. Discussed with PIC that all drainage pipes shall have a minimum of 1 inch air gap between the drainage pipes and the floor sink to prevent back syphoning sewage. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Jan 2, 2024RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection report was delivered via email.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: QA--- TEW,Signer: Nick Salazar
2023
Nov 6, 2023Routine1 priorityB°
OC Re-inspection conducted with owner, Steve and management. Email verified at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1. Install a NSF approved hand wash sink in server area by patio. Ensure sink is NSF, drains to the sewer through a floor sink, and has hot and cold water through a mixing faucet. Owner provided receipt for new soda tower with self dispensing ice. Once installed, confirmation via picture is required. :
Sep 14, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB°
OC Inspection. Walked with Sharon and General Manager. E&D Class 4, 10+ seating. Permit Approved. Operating at time of inspection.Correct the noted items within 30 days.This establishment/operation has demonstrated sufficient compliance to proceed with the issuance of the permit. To complete the permitting process, issuance of this permit, and begin operation, the applicant must first submit payment of the annual operating permit fee to the Department’s Administrative Services. Fees paid up to this inspection approval do not include the annual operating permit fee. PAYMENT with a credit/debit card can be made via phone at 602-506-6824, Option 2. Per MCEHC Chapter I, Regs 4 & 5, no person shall conduct an operation or operate an establishment for which a permit is required without holding the necessary and valid permit to do so. Payment with a credit/debit card can be made on-line via select “Pay a Fee” at esd.maricopa.gov. Please note that if you select payment via online, the annual operating permit fee invoice may take up to 7 business days to post online. Also, checks and money orders are accepted via US Mail. If you select payment via US Mail, for further instructions please refer to the printed invoice. No operating permit is valid, until the permit fee is received by the Department. It is the responsibility of the permit holder/owner to notify MCESD if there are contact/ billing address changes.Email verified at time of inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Report emailed.Award: Not Participating,Signer: Sharon
PRIORITY VIOLATION-5-205.15 (A), P: System Maintained in Good Repair; According to Law 1. Install a NSF approved hand wash sink in server area by patio. Ensure sink is NSF, drains to the sewer through a floor sink, and has hot and cold water through a mixing faucet. 2. Have ASSE 1013 reduced pressure zone assembly soda system tested by a licensed backflow specialist. Provide certificate. 3. Provide ASSE 1022 in line backflow preventer for coffee/tea brewer. 4. Re-plumb drain lines throughout establishment so that they are hard-piped, sloped to drain, with 1” air gaps at floor sinks. Also keep drain lines off the floor as much as possible. This includes beer tap drain line. 5. Repair Atmospheric vacuum breaker on mop sink. Cap is missing and sprays out the top of faucet when turned on. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Core-6-501.11, C: Repairing-Premises, Structures, Attachments, and Fixtures-Methods 8. Clean or replace racks in walk-in cooler. 9. Secure loose plates on walk-in floor and seal edges. 10. Seal all gaps/cracks/penetrations, including small holes in walls. 11. Clean walk-in walls and vent covers. 12. Seal concrete counters in restrooms or replace with water proof material. 13. Re-seal all sinks and stationary tables to wall with silicone. Also re-seal restroom fixtures to walls/floors. Correct By: Correct Prior To Reinspection
Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →