VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT

Thursday, February 9, 2023

Overview

VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT in Mott Haven Port Morris underwent a NYC health inspection on February 9, 2023. The inspection found 1 violation, including 1 critical.

Address
245 BROOK AVENUE
Bronx, NY 10454
Cuisine
Latin American
Inspection Type
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Violations
1 total
⚠ 1 critical
Facility History
8 inspections

Violations Cited

⚠ CRITICAL 20-04

NYC Health Code Violation 20-04

“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.

⚠️ Why This Matters

HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.

📋 Code Requirements

Follow NYC Health Code Article 81 requirements. Implement corrective action immediately. Document all corrections. Train staff on proper procedures. Schedule follow-up inspection if critical.

Inspector's Action:

Violations were cited in the following area(s).

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VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT — Inspection Questions

Did VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT pass their NYC health inspection on February 9, 2023?
VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT underwent inspection on February 9, 2023. The inspection found 1 violation(s).
What critical violations did VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT have?
VILLA TAPIA RESTAURANT had 1 critical violation(s) during their inspection. Critical violations directly contribute to foodborne illness and must be corrected immediately. These include issues with temperature control, hand washing, cross-contamination, and pest infestations.
What does violation code 20-04 mean in NYC restaurant inspections?
NYC violation 20-04 (NYC Health Code Violation 20-04) is a critical violation. Violation of NYC Health Code requirements HEALTH HAZARD: This critical violation creates immediate risk of foodborne illness. Studies link NYC Health Code Violation 20-04 to bacterial contamination and outbreak events. Must be corrected immediately to protect public health.