Villa Tapia Restaurant Health Inspection Grade
Latin American · 245 Brook Avenue, The Bronx, NY 10454
Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
71
Last inspection
July 10, 2024
Critical / non-critical points
56 / 15
Villa Tapia Restaurant currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 10, 2024 found 9 violations, including 5 critical violations, for a total score of 71 points.
Latest Violations
5 critical · 4 non-critical
Critical
- Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- 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 active necessary preparation.
- Food Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
- Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
Non-Critical
- Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
- 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.
- Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. Pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. Unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
Latest Inspection Details
July 10, 2024
- Date
- July 10, 2024
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
- Action
- Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 71
- Critical points
- 56
- Non-critical points
- 15
- Violations
- 9 (5 critical, 4 non-critical)
Inspection History
5 inspections
Jul 10, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Apr 23, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Feb 9, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 18, 2022
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 9, 2021
Inspection Type: Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Villa Tapia Restaurant received a A grade in its most recent graded cycle inspection in January 2022 with a score of 12.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Villa Tapia Restaurant's latest score: 71
Grade range: C
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Villa Tapia Restaurant's current NYC health grade?
Villa Tapia Restaurant does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Villa Tapia Restaurant last inspected?
Villa Tapia Restaurant was last inspected on July 10, 2024.
What was Villa Tapia Restaurant's latest inspection score?
Villa Tapia Restaurant's latest inspection score was 71 points.
How many violations did Villa Tapia Restaurant have in its latest inspection?
Villa Tapia Restaurant had 9 violations in its latest inspection, including 5 critical violations and 4 non-critical violations.
Where is Villa Tapia Restaurant located?
Villa Tapia Restaurant is located at 245 Brook Avenue in The Bronx, NY 10454.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50002478
Last updated: June 26, 2026