Tapia's Pizzeria

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN PATRON WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN FRYER STORED IN REAR NEAR EXIT. REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: Floors in rear storage area under equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(CLOTHES,SHOES,ETC.)

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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 - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(CLOTHES,SHOES,ETC.)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED REAR STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: REMOVE DEBRIS ON TOP THE OVEN PIZZA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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 - Comments: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT IN PREP AREA.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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.