Tufano's/Vernon Park Tap
Last inspected: May 2, 2025
78
Score
TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP, located at 1073 W Vernon Park Pl in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on May 2, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations concerning wiping cloths, in-use utensils, and toilet facilities. The establishment has a history of mostly low-risk inspections over 16 scored visits.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 16, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 11, 2019
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 3, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Oct 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Oct 27, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 20, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 16, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 4, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 21, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Sep 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 9, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Sep 2, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 20, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — May 2, 2025 Inspection
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
41
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
43
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
53
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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