What is Tufano's/vernon Park Tap's health inspection score?

Tufano's/vernon Park Tap has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Tufano's/vernon Park Tap last inspected?

Tufano's/vernon Park Tap was last inspected on May 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Tufano's/vernon Park Tap have?

Tufano's/vernon Park Tap has 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Tufano's/vernon Park Tap safe to eat at?

Tufano's/vernon Park Tap has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Tufano's/vernon Park Tap serve?

Tufano's/vernon Park Tap serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Tufano's/vernon Park Tap

Name: Tufano's/vernon Park Tap
Address: 1073 W VERNON PARK PL, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 82

1073 W VERNON PARK PL, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #636 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: May 2, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1073 W VERNON PARK PL, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

1 basic

May 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

May

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
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.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE MEN'S WASHROOM LOCATED CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−10 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
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.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON FILTERS UNDER VENTILATION HOOD DIRECTLY OVER HOT HOLDING TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHT NOT WORKING IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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