Oregano

102 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249
Italian
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
50
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Across the available record, Oregano has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

When inspectors have written things up, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Brooklyn facility scores 77, putting Oregano on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
50
Mar 18, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
74
Jun 22, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Food worker/food vendor does not use utensil or other barrier to eliminate bare hand contact with food that will not receive adequate additional heat treatment.
04C
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of tcs foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
04J
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Oregano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Oregano on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Oregano?

Across the inspection record, “hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Oregano.

How does Oregano compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Oregano most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Oregano's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Oregano have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Oregano means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Oregano inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Oregano is inspected roughly once per year on average.