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TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP

1073 W VERNON PARK PL · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616806

Location recorded for this inspection · TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP · 1073 W VERNON PARK PL

Recorded violations

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOP STORED IN A CONTAINER OF STANDING WATER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE ICE CREAM SCOOP IN HOT WATER ABOVE 135F OR A DIPPER WELL WITH RUNNING WATER OR OTHER MEANS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447476

Location recorded for this inspection · TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP · 1073 W VERNON PARK PL

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, INVERT DISHES ON STORAGE RACK TO PROTECT FROM ELEMENTS DURING STOREGE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353566

Location recorded for this inspection · TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP · 1073 W VERNON PARK PL

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINS ON CEILING OF WASHROOMS; CORRECT. CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
565484

Location recorded for this inspection · TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP · 1073 W VERNON PARK PL

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR BEHIND THE WINE STORAGE IS DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL. THE BASE BOARD IN THE CORNER OF THE DISH ROOM HAS A LARGE GAP, REPAIR THE BASE BOARD SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE DOORWAY BETWEEN KITCHEN AND SERVICE AREA HAS GAPS AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDE, SEAL THE GAPS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
120636

Location recorded for this inspection · TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP · 1073 W VERNON PARK PL

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Degrease the cooking equipment casters and legs.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Repair the baseboards under the dishroom wall. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Clean and maintain the basement and dishroom walls and so they are smooth and easy to maintain.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Repair the drains in the ice machine area and the sump cover so they are tight fitting.

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How results compare in ZIP 60607

501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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