TUFANO'S/VERNON PARK TAP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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).

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

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.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

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

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION LOCATED ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.