Picazzo's Organic Italian Kitchen
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
70
Score
Picazzo's Organic Italian Kitchen, located at 7325 E Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd in Scottsdale, AZ, underwent a moderate risk inspection on August 11, 2025. This inspection identified three major and one minor violation, including issues related to handwashing sink operation, working container labeling, and cooling methods. The facility has a history of mostly low-risk inspections across its five recorded evaluations.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation. 3 corrected on site.
70
May 5, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
58
Jan 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 23, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.
86
Aug 2, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.
82
Violations — Aug 11, 2025 Inspection
Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: At the handwashing sink next to the stove observed a chef fill up a pitcher with water for cooking pasta. Handwashing sinks may not be used for purposes than handwashing. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. Person in charge instructed the chef to only use the handwashing sink for handwashing at time of inspection
5-205.11
Working containers of toxic materials not identified
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Below the handwashing sink at the expo station observed an unlabeled spray bottle filled with clear liquid. Working containers used for storing poisonous or toxic materials such as cleaners and sanitizers taken from bulk supplies shall be clearly and individually identified with the common name of the material. After discussion with the person in charge it was determined the bottle was filled with sanitizer. PIC labeled the spray bottle at time of inspection
7-102.11
Improper cooling methods used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: In the walk in cooler, observed a tightly covered container of grilled chicken/50°F cooling with a container of chicken wings stored directly on top. In the walk in cooler observed multiple containers over 4 inches deep of white bean soup cooling 110-130°F that had been cooling for ~30 minutes
3-501.15(A)
Outer openings not protected against pests
Inspector notes: Observed a gap at the bottom of the kitchen's rear entrance door. Outer openings of a food establishment shall be protected against the entry of pests by Filling or closing holes and other gaps along floors, walls, and ceilings. Install door sweep prior to the next routine inspection
6-202.15
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