Tapia's Pizzeria Inc Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

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

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

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.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

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).

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

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.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

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

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.