Tapia's Pizzeria

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-501.114--- all unused construction material stored piled in the rear must be removed from the premises and all other need items must be elevated from the floor. 6-201.16--- ceiling vent cover in the employee washroom with excessive dust. Must clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted moldy caulking along the splash guard at the rear prep/dish hand washing sink. Must replace.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak under the rear prep/dish hand washing sink and repaired with duct tape and plastic wrap. Must properly repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: All unused construction material stored piled in the rear must be removed from the premises and all other need items must be elevated from the floor.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover in the employee washroom with excessive dust. Must clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2587670 on 1-5-24 not corrected. #37-: instructed to properly label some food containers (flour, sugar, cornmeal etc) identified with common name.#47-: instructed to repaint exterior top of grease box with rust accumulation underneath 3 compartment sink. #53- employee toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide lid/cover. #58- found expired approved allergen training certificate on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with current allergen training certification. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090 citation issued.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly label some food containers (flour, sugar, cornmeal etc) identified with common name.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to repaint exterior top of grease box with rust accumulation underneath 3 compartment sink.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide 3 working drain stoppers for 3 compartment sink.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Employee toilet room receptacle must be covered. Instructed to provide lid/cover.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed floor baseboard around (exterior) front service counter in poor repair. Instructed to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling with dust accumulation above rear prep area.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: : 3-302.12--all bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12-- noted the pizza knife improperly stored in a dirty cardboard box between use in the pizza prep area. Must provide a proper washable knife holder.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19-- must not use tape as a means of repair for the light switch in the women's washroom.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 4-101.11(b, c, d, e)- must not use cardboard boxes throughout the coolers for food containers. Must be washable containers.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b)-- noted the table top can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: : 5-205.15-- broken faucet not attached to washbowl in the mens washroom. Must repair/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11-- floors under the pizza oven and rear dry food storage metal racks with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Noted the pizza knife improperly stored in a dirty cardboard box between use in the pizza prep area. Must provide a proper washable knife holder.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use cardboard boxes throughout the coolers for food containers. Must be washable containers.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must not use tape as a means of repair for the light switch in the womans washroom.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Noted the table top can opener with encrusted food debris. Must clean after each use.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Broken faucet not attached to washbowl in the mens washroom. Must repair/replace.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors under the pizza oven and rear dry food storage metal racks with dirt and debris. Must clean and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Missing visible thermometer inside prep cooler and walk in cooler. Must provide and maintain.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Wiping cloth for wiping the prep table, chopping board,coolers must be stored on a bucket with sanitizing solution in between uses.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Must replace grocery bag being used to stored frozen food. Must replace with food grade storage bag and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Fan guard of the coca cola cooler in the front area and fan guard inside the pizza prep cooler with dust build-up. Must detail clean and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Female washroom waste receptacle must have a lid/cover for feminine items and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Ceiling vent cover inside the employee's washroom with dust build-up. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor under and behind the cooking equipment and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the ventilation hood,filter above the cooking equipment with dust and grease build-up and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Light shield of the light bulbs above the cooking equipment with grease accumulated. Must detail clean and maintain.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report dated 8-27-18 inspection # 2213536. Violation 58. Pa 100 0367 observed no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any persons with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training and to maintain. Priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-42-090.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-204.112 observed thermoemters needed in pop coolers in front service area. Install and maintain.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-602.11observed prepackaged desserts need to have name of product, ingredient list and name and address of facility.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16 observed mops need to be hung to dry after use.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Broken edge of the prep table by the prep small salad cooler is resealed with dirty clear tape,instructed to remove said tape. Repair with a smooth cleanable surface. Lid on top the grease trap is rusty,instructed to clean and repaint. Observed food stored inside dirty,stained cardboard boxes in coolers and freezer,instructed to provide food containers with lids(surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface) plastic cup inside the dry food container(corn flour)instructed to provide scoop with handle.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Encrusted debris inside two door reach-in cooler by the salad prep cooler

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Water on floor around grease trap,instructed to clean and maintain area dry,

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Small holes on south walls above three compartment and exposed hand sinks,need to seal

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must provide labels(food source and food ingredients) at re-packed tiramisu, stored inside the pop reach-in cooler in selling area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed dirty,porous cardboards used for containers to store food,aluminum foil on top the grease trap ,instructed to provide food grade bags or food container with lids,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent surface.remove aluminum foil.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Debris on floor(dust food grimes)instructed to clean and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Need to remove dust and spider webs at rear area and behind the pizza oven.dust on ceiling fans in dining room,need to clean and maintain

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the customer dining area. Filters and hood in kitchen have excessive grease and dust accumulation. Instructed to detail all and maintain.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Observed previous minor violations not corrected from inspection report 1751296, dated 4/1/2016. Violations include; #32;observed gaskets torn on reach in pizza refrigerator, and reach in freezer. Replace all torn gaskets and maintain. #34;bserved floor tile in rear near exit in disrepair. Replace and maintain. #35; observed vents within patron washrooms with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain. Violations still exsist, serious violation 7-42-090

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers in the rear prep area without labels; instructed to label all food containers and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed grocery bags being used to store food in the 2-door freezer. Instructed that grocery bags are prohibited, discontinue use. Use food grade bags for food storage, and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed the following food and non food contact equipment not clean in the rear prep area; storage racks along the walls, slicer. Also, contact surfaces in the walk in cooler and freezer are not clean. Instructed to detail clean all and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the following areas not clean; under heavy equipment in the front and rear prep areas, in the customer dining area (corners). Floor drains throughout the premises are not clean. Also, floors in mens and womens toilet rooms. Instructed to detail clean all areas and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in the customer dining area. Filters and hood in kitchen have excessive grease and dust accumulation. Peeling paint on walls in customer dining area. Also, walls in womens toilet room not clean. Instructed to detail all and maintain.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Observed broken/cracked light shield in womens toilet room, shield is hanging. Also missing lights in the customer dining area. Instructed to repair shield and install working light and maintain.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled linens being stored improperly in the prep area. Instructed to store linens in sanitizer water while not in use and maintain.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets torn on reach in pizza refrigerator, and reach in freezer. Replace all torn gaskets and maintain.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets unclean on all refrigerators and freezers. Clean and maintain all gaskets. Observed interior of microwave unclean. Clean and maintain. Observed shelf under main grill with excess grease accumualtion. Clean and maintain. Observed interior of fryer with excess grease accumulation. Cleand and maintain. Observed shleves under pizza dough maker unclean. Clean and maintain shelves. Clean exterior of patron garbage can.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Bserved floor tile in rear near exit in disrepair. Replace and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed vents within patron washrooms with heavy dust accumulation. Clean and maintain.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed venitlation in employee washroom in disrepair. Repair and maintain. Observed hot water handle of mop sink in disrepair. Repair and maintain.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed broken fryer stored in rear near exit. Remove broken equipment.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler, and reach in cooler.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint, shall be repaired/replaced.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler , and reach in freezer shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors in rear storage area under equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food containers not labeled.(flour, sugar,etc.)

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found rear storage areas not clean and organized.(clothes,shoes,etc.)

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Found previous minor violation not corrected from report dated 5-21-13 report #1106567. Found rear staff washroom door not self closing. Serious violation. Citation issued.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Found bulk food containers not labeled.(flour, sugar,etc.)

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Found rear storage areas not clean and organized.(clothes,shoes,etc.)

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris inside the microwave,instructed to clean.need to clean inside the two doors refrigerator,food debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove grease from behind the grease trap,under the three compartment sink. Sweep floor inside the rear storage and elevate items 6" off the floor. Replace missing baseboard/coving at east wall by the washrooms.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed a large hole on east wall by the washroom,instructed to seal,surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material. Instructed to remove black substance and caulking between the three compartment sink and exposed hand sink,re-apply clean caulking at said sinks

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: Observed rear staff washroom door not self closing, instructed to repair and maintain

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed missing water handle at toilet bowl,in rear staff washroom,instructed to replace. Two other washrooms are on premises,close by to business. Unthread faucet is needed at one compartment sink.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of small flies in kitchen/dish room, mop area,and serving front area. Approx 20 or more flies. Instructed to remove flies and sanitize all area mentioned. Also remove two orange glue stick hanging one under the three compartment sink, the other on wall above the mop sink in prep area. Serious violation:7-38-020.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Organize shelves under the front ground,paint raw wood, surface must be smooth,cleanable and non-absorbent material

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Remove debris on top the oven pizza.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean debris behind the grease trap under the three compartment sink,also keep the same area dry. Clean floor drains by the three compartment sink and one compartment sink in prep area,slime substance inside the floor drains.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Everyone must wear hair restrainant in prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Rubber gasket along the door of the reach in freezer,loose/ripped off. Must repair and maintain.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean in detail the floor behind the front counter and maintain.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Filter by the hood and light shield with grease built up. Instructed to clean and maintain. Ventilation cover in both washroom with heavy dust built built up. Must clean and maintain.