Tapia's Pizzeria

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREPARED TCS FOODS THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER, HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS WITH NO EXPIRATION DATE LABELS. FOODS WITH NO LABELS OF ANY KIND. PREPARED CREAM BASED SOUP, CHICKEN SOUP, COOKED RICE, COOKED GYRO MEAT, PRE-COOKED CHICKEN WINGS. REVIEWED ALL PREPARED TCS FOODS, HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS, MUST BE LABELED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. FOODS DISCARDED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK UNDER THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACK-UP FROM BOTH THE FLOOR DRAINS IN BOTH THE MENS AND WOMENS CUSTOMER WASHROOMS WHEN THE TOILETS ARE FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO NOT HAVE SEWAGE BACK-UP. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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 PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND (EXTERIOR) FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: : 3-302.12--ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B)-- NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: : 5-205.15-- BROKEN FAUCET NOT ATTACHED TO WASHBOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : 6-201.11-- FLOORS UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. SUCH AS BURGERS AND EGG TOPPING FOR BURGER. MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BROKEN FAUCET NOT ATTACHED TO WASHBOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: - 2-102.14(A)FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 (A) OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARTION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112 OBSERVED THERMOEMTERS NEEDED IN POP COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-602.11OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED TO HAVE NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: SMALL HOLES ON SOUTH WALLS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS,NEED TO SEAL

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE PREP PIZZA COOLER (UNIT MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41.1F)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:COOKED PASTA AT TEMP OF 48.4F; MELTED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 46.7F; COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 48.6F; BLOCK OF CHEESE CUT IN THREE PIECES AT TEMP OF 50F; HEAVY CREAM AT TEMP OF 47.8F; PEPPERS AND OTHER VEGETABLE IN OIL AT TEMP OF 48.6F;ITALIAN BEEF SLICE AND ROLLED IN ALUMINUM FOIL AT TEMP OF 45.7F-46.8F AND 50.1F. RANCH DRESSING INSIDE THE 40Z CONTAINER AT TEMP OF 47.9F TO 50.6F. FOUND GYRO MEAT AT OFF SPIT UNIT AT TEMP OF 50.4F TO 74.6F, COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 15,VALUE 50. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT BOTH EXPOSED HAND SINKS(FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND REAR DISH ROOM) .AFTER MY REQUEST MANAGER ON DUTY PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS/HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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