VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT in Mott Haven Port Morris
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
CLOSED
Last inspected Jul 10, 2024
📍 245 BROOK AVENUE, Bronx, NY 10454 ·
🍽️ Latin American
Overview
Villa Tapia Restaurant in Mott Haven has been closed by NYC DOHMH inspectors on 2 occasions since 2021. The restaurant currently holds a Grade A with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection, with 1 prior Grade A result across 8 total inspections dating back to 2021.
8
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT in Mott Haven Port Morris: Emergency Closures (2)
VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT in Mott Haven Port Morris: Full Inspection History (8 records)
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 71
Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during activ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Jul 10, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 71
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal sys...
Apr 23, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 63
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
“Choking first aid” poster not p...
Apr 23, 2024
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor n...
Feb 9, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 26
Properly scaled and calibrated thermometer or thermocouple not provided or not readily accessible in food preparation and hot/cold holding areas to measure temperatures of TCS foods during cooking, cooling, reheating, and holding.
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
Anti-siphonage or b...
Feb 9, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE A
Jan 18, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Food Protection Certificate not held by supervisor of food operations.
Mechanical or natural ventilation system not provided, improperly installed, in disrepair and/or fails to prevent excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation vapors, odors, smoke, and fumes.
Aug 9, 2021
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Permit not conspicuously displayed.
Violations:
18F
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VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT in Mott Haven Port Morris: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT last inspected?
- VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT was last inspected on July 10, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 71 points.
- What is VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT's current health grade?
- VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT been closed by NYC Health?
- VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT had?
- VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT has 8 health inspections on record from August 2021 through July 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT?
- The worst inspection score recorded at VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT was 71 points on July 10, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.