Tapia's Pizzeria Inc

Chicago Health Dept

2349 W HOWARD ST · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Feb 2026).

24 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Feb 2026.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
24
VIOLATIONS
98
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2026

Inspection history

FEB 26
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

FEB 3
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 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.

JAN 29
2025
FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Chemical Safety
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED MOLDY CAULKING ALONG THE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK UNDER THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK AND REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE AND PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

Critical Plumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

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).

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

JAN 5
2024
PASS 7 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, CORNMEAL ETC) IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR TOP OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR BASEBOARD AROUND (EXTERIOR) FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

MAR 21
2023
PASS · 0 violations
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JUN 3
2022
PASS 7 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

: 3-302.12--ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19-- MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

: 5-205.15-- BROKEN FAUCET NOT ATTACHED TO WASHBOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11-- FLOORS UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 27
2022
FAIL 8 violations
Serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

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.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT THE COOLERS FOR FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE LIGHT SWITCH IN THE WOMANS WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BROKEN FAUCET NOT ATTACHED TO WASHBOWL IN THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER THE PIZZA OVEN AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 27
2020
PASS 10 violations
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, CHOPPING BOARD,COOLERS MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USES.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPLACE GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORED FROZEN FOOD. MUST REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FEMALE WASHROOM WASTE RECEPTACLE MUST HAVE A LID/COVER FOR FEMININE ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD,FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DUST AND GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE AVAILBLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.

MAY 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

AUG 27
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

- 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.

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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

Serious Food Temperature
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112 OBSERVED THERMOEMTERS NEEDED IN POP COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-602.11OBSERVED PREPACKAGED DESSERTS NEED TO HAVE NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENT LIST AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF FACILITY.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.16 OBSERVED MOPS NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

NOV 3
2017
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

ENCRUSTED DEBRIS INSIDE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE SALAD PREP COOLER

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

WATER ON FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA DRY,

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SMALL HOLES ON SOUTH WALLS ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS,NEED TO SEAL

APR 19
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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)

Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

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

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST PROVIDE LABELS(FOOD SOURCE AND FOOD INGREDIENTS) AT RE-PACKED TIRAMISU, STORED INSIDE THE POP REACH-IN COOLER IN SELLING AREA.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR(DUST FOOD GRIMES)INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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

DEC 8
2016
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

DEC 1
2016
FAIL 8 violations
Serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT LABELS; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

Minor Sanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

APR 1
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GASKETS TORN ON REACH IN PIZZA REFRIGERATOR, AND REACH IN FREEZER. REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

BSERVED FLOOR TILE IN REAR NEAR EXIT IN DISREPAIR. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED VENTS WITHIN PATRON WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED VENITLATION IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE OF MOP SINK IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED BROKEN FRYER STORED IN REAR NEAR EXIT. REMOVE BROKEN EQUIPMENT.

OCT 7
2015
PASS 5 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning, reach in cooler , and reach in freezer shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors in rear storage area under equipment, shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

MAY 22
2014
PASS 2 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(CLOTHES,SHOES,ETC.)

MAY 14
2014
FAIL 3 violations
Serious Facility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)

Minor Sanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND REAR STORAGE AREAS NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.(CLOTHES,SHOES,ETC.)

MAY 21
2013
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE MICROWAVE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE THE TWO DOORS REFRIGERATOR,FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED REAR STAFF WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

JUL 18
2012
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 10
2012
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ORGANIZE SHELVES UNDER THE FRONT GROUND,PAINT RAW WOOD, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

REMOVE DEBRIS ON TOP THE OVEN PIZZA.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINANT IN PREP AREA.

MAR 9
2012
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE DOOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER,LOOSE/RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

JAN 4
2011
PASS · 0 violations
DEC 17
2010
FAIL 0 violations

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