TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP.

Chicago Health Dept

1073 W VERNON PARK PL · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

16 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected May 2025.

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VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 2

2025

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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.

FEB 2

2024

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE SEVERAL OF THE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

SEP 22

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON FILTERS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD DIRECTLY OVER HOT HOLDING TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

OCT 16

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED RUST ON THE CAN OPENER NEAR THE BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CAN OPENER.

APR 11

2019

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

LARGE CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL IN AREA WHERE RED SAUCE IS BEING MADE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 3

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

3.501.17 MUST DATE MARK ALL READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED ON-SITE AND HELD IN COOLERS OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3.603.11 (A) MUST DISCLOSE CONSUMER ADVISORY REGARDING ANY animal FOOD such as beef, EGGS, FISH, lamb, milk, pork, POULTRY, or shellfish is served or sold raw, undercooked, or without otherwise being processed to eliminate pathogens, either in READY-TO-EAT form or as an ingredient in another READY-TO-EAT FOOD, the LICENSE HOLDER shall inform CONSUMERS of the significantly increased RISK of consuming such FOODS by way of a DISCLOSURE and REMINDER, as specified in ¶¶ (B) and (C) of this section using brochures, deli case or menu advisories, label statements, table tents, placards, or other effective written means. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3.302.12 MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD, WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

3.307.11 MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND HAND SINK ON THE WEST WALL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4.202.16 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER IN BASEMENT, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. 4.202.15 MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6.501.12 MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN BASEMENT IN FRONT OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 24

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, LOCATED IN STEAM TABLE, AT COOK LINE: -15LBS OF COOKED PASTA SHELLS WITH RICOTTA CHEESE STUFFING, AT 118F TO 126F, AT $28.00 MANAGER STATED TOTAL WEIGHT OF 15 LBS AT APPROXIMATELY VALUE OF $28.00 MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED/DENATURED SAID FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL COLD FOOD AT 40 F OR BELOW AND HOT FOOD AT 140 OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

-OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD, BETWEEN FOOD PREP SINK AND PREP TABLE, LOCATED ON EAST WALL OF COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. -OBSERVED DARK DEEP GROOVES ON CUTTING BOARDS, LOCATED AT COOK LINE STATION AND FRONT UTILITY KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND/OR REPLACE. -OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER, USED ON WIRE SHELVING UNIT IN MAIN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS, IN WHITE WINE STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE AND OR REPLACE. ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN ABOVE, AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE, DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON EXHAUST FAN, IN WINDOW ABOVE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD,IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. -OBSERVED UNFINISHED PLASTERED CEILING, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. ALSO UNFINISHED (LEFT) WALLS, IN MAIN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH AND SEAL SAID AREAS.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS, IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAIN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM, IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE, IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 27

2016

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 20

2016

FAIL 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Chemical Safety

SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE

NO SHELLFISH TAG ATTACHED OR ON SITE FOR CONTAINER OF MUSSELS IN COOLER. MUSSELS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 5LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005B. INSTD TO KEEP TAGS WITH PRODUCT UNTIL CONTAINER EMPTY.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE/HEAVY LEAK FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT COOKING LINE. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME AND PAINT RUSTY SURFACES UNDERNEATH FOIL.

JUN 16

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

CLEAN EQUIPMENT IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO ELEVATE AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD AT MAIN PREP LINE STAINED, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS. INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME RUST ACCUMULATION AROUND FRAME. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN. RAW WOOD SURFACES AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME. PLASTIC LINER ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE WITH RUSTY SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE LINER AND RUSTY SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED CEILING TILES IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PROVIDE SAME

NOV 4

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SLITE PINKISH BUILD UP IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DIRTY DRINK GUNS AND HOLDERS LOCATED AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AS WELL A LEAK ON THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA, SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEXT TO WASHED UTENSILS AND ICE FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 21

2015

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED. OBSERVED AN ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR WITHOUT AN ICE BIN COVER. ALSO OBSERVED SAID ICE BIN WITH ICE IN IT AND SODA LINES IN THE ICE BIN WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE BIN AND OBTAIN PROPER COVER TO PROTECT THE ICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK, ALSO OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AS WELL A LEAK ON THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF THE WASHBOWLS IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED ON THE EXPOSED HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA, SAID EXPOSED HANDSINK IS NEXT TO WASHED UTENSILS AND ICE FOR DRINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 19

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN KNIFE RACK, INVERT DISHES ON STORAGE RACK TO PROTECT FROM ELEMENTS DURING STOREGE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA ALONG WALLBASE AND AT CORNERS.

JUL 9

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED WATER STAINS ON CEILING OF WASHROOMS; CORRECT. CLEAN WINDOW FAN IN KITCHEN WINDOW TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

SEP 2

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

OCT 20

2010

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Repair the drains in the ice machine area and the sump cover so they are tight fitting.

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