Pomera Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2017
74
Score
Across the available record, Pomera Bakery has 15 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Pomera Bakery was last inspected on Mar 24, 2017. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 24, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up 12 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Mar 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. EGGS AT 48.3F, 3 DOZEN; YOGURT AT 48.5F, 32 OZ; CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). MANAGER DISCARDED/DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $!6.00,TOTAL 3 DOZEN, 32 OZ.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RE CAULK AROUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN,WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST REMOVE DUST,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN ALL WASHROOMS, ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN ONE OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BIG DINING AREA AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THE SMALL DINING AREA . MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT. FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED IN BETWEEN THE FILTER. MUST REMOVE GREASE.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SEAL HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN WALLS THRU OUT THE PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM AND HOT WATER HANDLE OF ONE OF THE FAUCET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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May 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found bulk food containers with written label that has been smudged or wiped off. Instructed must appropriately label all bulk food containers. Must maintain.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found pipes behind cooking line with excessive dirt and grease build up. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Found soiled wall under coffee machine. Instructed to clean and maintain.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Found light shields with debris inside. Instructed to remove all debris, clean and maintain.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Found unused cooking equipment in dry storage area. Instructed to remove all clutter to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain.
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Apr 30, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. LIGHT NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS (3) FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ONE OF FOUR EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 20, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 4-13-15 NOT CORRECTED.#18- STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT AND 50 MICE DROPPING ALONG BASEBOARDS AND INSIDE STORED UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. ADDITIONAL MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED BEHIND THE KITCHEN OVEN. #29- PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-24-14 NOT CORRECTED.#33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP (ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD BINS, STORAGE SHELVES,INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE UNDERNEATH CREAM AND SUGAR TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA.#34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE. DETAIL CLEANING OF FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STOVE AND GRILL.#41-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE IN THE CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING,THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE UNUSED ONE DOOR COOLER NEXT TO THE STOVE DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WALLS WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR. HOLE IN WALL AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL/REPAIR. HOLE IN THE WALL AT THE CUSTOMER DINING WASHBOWL. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR. DIRTY VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN. MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE WATER SUPPLY TO THE ESPRESSO MACHINE. LEAK UNDER THE BASIN OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ONE OF FOUR EMPLOYEES. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Apr 13, 2015
Routine
13 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SINK NOT PROPERLY SET WITH SANITIZER. REVIEWED WITH EMPLOYEES PROPER METHOD OF WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING WITH CHLORINE IN ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 RAT DROPPINGS AND 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM ALONG FLOORS AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, ON STORAGE SHELVING. MUST REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS SEAL ANY HOLES OR OPENINGS NOTED DURING CLEANING. NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS ON PREMISES. NOTED SERVICE REPORTS FROM 2009. MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT AND PROVIDE ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION/SERVICE REPORT AND COPY OF CURRENT STATE OF ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL LICENSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 6-24-14 NOT CORRECTED.#33-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP (ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD BINS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GARBAGE UNDERNEATH CREAM AND SUGAR TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA.#34- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND DINING (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN REAR PREP AREA ADDITIONAL DETAIL CLEANING OF FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STOVE AND GRILL.#35-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH DEBRIS IN REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA.#37-INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN REAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM. #38-MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.#41-INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT FOODS IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE IN THE CUSTOMER DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS AND INGREDIENTS.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS FOOD CONTAINER. MUST BE WASHABLE FOOD GRADE MATERIALS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING, EQUIPMENT, WALLS THROUGHOUT. MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD ENCRUSTED STAND MIXERS (2). MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE/REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN BOTH WASHROOMS EXTREMELY DIRTY. EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITH HOLES AND PEELING PAINT. MUST REPAIR. HOLE IN WALL AT REAR KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL/REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLOTH STRING USED AS FLUSHING HANDLE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM TOILET. MUST REPLACE WITH CLEANABLE HANDLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER TRAINING REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. NO CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING. MUST HAVE PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 24, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT) DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP (ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD BINS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GARBAGE UNDERNEATH CREAM AND SUGAR TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND DINING (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.---------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN REAR PREP AREA.--------ADDITIONAL DETAIL CLEANING OF FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STOVE AND GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.----------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL/FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR BY CUSTOMER WASHROOM
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN REAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HOLE.-----MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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May 16, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT RUNNING WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ESTABLISHMENT IS OPEN AND OPERATING AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER. (HOT WATER SYSTEM REPAIRED AT 1:00 PM. HOT WATER RESTORED.) CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT) DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP (ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD BINS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GARBAGE UNDERNEATH CREAM AND SUGAR TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND DINING (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.---------INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES OR LEVEL IN REAR PREP AREA.--------ADDITIONAL DETAIL CLEANING OF FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND STOVE AND GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.----------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL/FLOOR BASEBOARD IN REAR BY CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN REAR CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HOLE AND MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.-------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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May 7, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND AND UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT (OVEN, STOVE,GRILL) IN FOOD PREP AREA, 10 RAT DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH DISPLAY CASE, AND OVER 5 RAT DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE (NEXT TO WASHROOM (4306 N PULASKI SIDE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZED THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. MUST RODENT-PROOFED BOTTOM OF FRONT (4306 N PULASKI SIDE) DOOR WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO AVAILABLE HOT RUNNING WATER AT FIRST COMPARTMENT (FAR LEFT) OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 1353834 ON 07-24-2013. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #32 - INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AROUND INNER RUBBER SEAL, HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN. #34 - FLOORS HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACKS. #38 - MUST PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TWO MOP SINKS. #40 - MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLER AND STEM THERMOMETER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN REACH-IN COOLER (RIGHT) DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING STORAGE RACKS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP (ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FOOD BINS, STORAGE SHELVES, INTERIOR CABINET WITH EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE AND GARBAGE UNDERNEATH CREAM AND SUGAR TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE/DINING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AND DINING (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEBRIS ABOVE REAR FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREA.---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET NECK WITH HOLE AND MUST FIX LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 1ST COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.-----MUST REPAIR EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM (4306 N PULASKI) SIDE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jul 24, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER, AROUND INNER RUBBER SEAL, HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME, UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REACH IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND CRACKS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON TWO MOP SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR COOLER AND STEM THERMOMETER.
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Apr 3, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIIFED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012(A).
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE PLASTIC SPOONS AND FORKS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED, CONTAINER HOLDER HAVE FOOD STAINS AND GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER, FRONT DISPLAY, HAVE BUILD OF GRIME ON AND DIRT. BMUST DETAIN CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MIXING BOWLS AND CUTTER HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AND BASE BASEBOARD ARE DIRTY THRU-OUT PREMISES . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AND INSIDE OF FRONT COUNTER ARE DIRTY AND HAVE PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN AND PAINT/SEAL WALLS AND COUNTER.
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Apr 16, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Apr 9, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: Found/observed employee's not washing their hands while handling foods,changing task, gloves, also observed employee rubbing her hands on her apron, and not washing her hands, Citation #H000076876 issued.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Found observed front entrance, and rear exit doors not rodent proofed, doors had 1/4 inch, and 1/2 inch gaps on bottom of doors, also must provide current service invoices for pest control service.Citation#H000076876 issued.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found food items not properly dated/labeled in coolers, reach in coolers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in coolers.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed, exposed raw wood by reach in freezer shall be repaired/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, prep table lower shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), interior/exterior of ovens in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, 3 compartment sink not clean had excess dirt/grease build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).Floors in rear storage areas under shelving/racks not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings that had peeling paint/plaster in kitchen areas, rear storage areas, outside bathroom, shall be repaired/sealed. Walls in kitchen prep area, and by front counter not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area, rear storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy not clean, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, ovens not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excess debris and clutter in rear storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Dec 12, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 5, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FOUND 1 DISPLAY COOLER AT 50F ,NO CAKES INSIDE COOLER ONLY COOKIES INSIDE COOLER, TAG COOLER ,MUST CALL TECHNICIAN TO FIX COOLER MUST BE 40F OR LESS,MUST FAX LETTER TO CDPH 312-746-4240 WHEN COOLER HAS BEEN FIXED,NO CITATION ISSUED
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND DOOR WITH 1/2 INCH GAP,LIGHT COMING THRU DOOR,INSTRUCTED MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED,MUST BE RODENT PROOFED,GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-12-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATION
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER KARIMA BOUSSAD CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED 06-25-11,NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,INSTRUCTED MUST ENROLL IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 361388 ,12-02-10 NOT BEEN CORRECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND # 33 PREP TABLES,COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVES,COOLERS NOT CLEANED,INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ,SANITIZE;# 34 FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG WALL BASE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEANED INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN DAILY # 35 WALL AND CEILING IN AREAS NOT MAINTAINED INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT # 37 TOILET DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE; GIVEN 5 DAYS 12-12-11 TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INTERIOR ANS EXTERIOR OF DISPLAY COOLER VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; ALL CART SHELVES VERY DIRTY MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN; COOKING HOOD UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MOPSINK VERY DIRTY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING FAN IN KITCHEN WITH DUST ACCUMULATION MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING FAUCET IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE FIXED
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Dec 2, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep tables, cooking equipment, storage shelves sinks and coolers not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor behind equipment and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Light covers in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Wall and ceiling in areas not maintained. Instructed to seal all holes and repaint walls and ceiling.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Adequate light not provided in rear storage room. Instructed to install more light.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet room door not self closing. Instructed to install self closing device.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cold water not provided at second handsink on near storage area. Instructed to provided cold running water under city pressure.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Unecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pomera Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pomera Bakery on file is from Mar 24, 2017. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pomera Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Pomera Bakery.
Has Pomera Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pomera Bakery have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pomera Bakery means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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