Tapia's Pizzeria Inc Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

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

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVE DEBRIS ON TOP THE OVEN PIZZA.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

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.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

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.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.