Zingari Ristorante Gets Conditional Pass on Reinspection

Without sanitizer, wiping cloths become bacteria breeding grounds. One contaminated cloth can spread pathogens to every surface it touches.

Observed a drip leak (or condensate drip) from a pipe through an open hole in the ceiling at the far east end of the cooks' line above the bread. This leak is leaking onto the counter of the cooks' prep table. Repair the leak.

Temperature abuse causes 63% of foodborne outbreaks. Clostridium perfringens multiplies rapidly between 70-120°F. Listeria grows even at refrigeration temperatures.

Measured milk at 58F in the refrigerator at the back of the bar. The operator immediatley discarded the milk. Measured tomato sauce at 64F, meat sauce at 62F, marinara sauce at 64F, tomato paste at 62F, blue cheese at 69F, and Lima beans at 53F on the cooks' cold table. These foods had been there for less than an hour. These foods were all moved to a working cooler. Measured short ribs at 56F, garbanzo beans at 53F, and tomato sauce at 45F on ice by the grill. These foods had been there for less than an hour. These foods were moved to a working cooler. Measured meatballs held at 119F on the stove. The meatballs had been there for roughly 30 minutes. The meatballs were reheated to 165F. Measured garlic in oil on the stove at 108F. The garlic in oil had been there for around an hour and was used for garlic bread. The operator opted to discard the garlic in oil. Measured cut & roasted cherry tomatoes at 45F, goat cheese at 45F, and burrata cheese at 49F inside the far right side cold drawers on the cooks' line. These foods had been there for less than an hour. These foods were moved to a working cooler.

Certified managers reduce critical violations by 60%. They understand temperature control, contamination prevention, and proper hygiene that prevents outbreaks.

The food safety manager was not found. The operator stated they have the certification, but lost the certificate. Obtain a duplicate certificate and maintain evidence of certification onsite and available for review.

Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Observed a torn/damaged door gasket on the door to the two-door undercounter cooler adjacent to the in/out doors on the north wall of the kitchen. Repair the gasket and door. Observed two damaged wooden spoons in the cooks' utensil bucket. These two spoons had splitting wood and are no longer smooth and cleanable. Remove the spoons from the premises.

Household equipment cannot withstand commercial use and harbors bacteria in cracks. Latex gloves cause severe allergic reactions in sensitive individuals.

Observed a torn/damaged door gasket on the door to the two-door undercounter cooler adjacent to the in/out doors on the north wall of the kitchen. Repair the gasket and door. Observed two damaged wooden spoons in the cooks' utensil bucket. These two spoons had splitting wood and are no longer smooth and cleanable. Remove the spoons from the premises.