Pompei Bakery
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Pompei Bakery has 26 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Apr 9, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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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
Apr 9, 2025
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER IN PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED SIDE-PLATE IN INTERIOR OF COLD HOLDING UNIT AT REAR PIZZA PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BACKFLOW PREVENTER AT MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 22, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 10 LBS OF CALAMARI AT 47.4F AND 10 SLICES OF PIZZA IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 47.1F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 11 LBS AT $70. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN ALL THREE REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 27, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK COMING FROM A CEILING PIPE IN THE DINING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0 PPM. DURING THE INSPECTION, I OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE LOADING AND RUNNING THE DISH MACHINE WITHOUT SANITIZING DISHES PROPERLY. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF CHLORINE MUST BE SANITIZED AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MACHINE TAGGED AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL SANITIZING ACCORDING TO DATA PLATE AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. INSTRUCTED TO USE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE USING PLASTIC WRAP TO PLUG THE DRAINS AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE APPROVED DRAIN PLUGS FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTENANCE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE SHELF UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLE/MICROWAVE AND INSIDE THE CALAMARI STATION FRYER. MUST CLEAN SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN,
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND THE LEFT SINK IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM SLOWLY DRAINING. MUST REPAIR.
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Jan 13, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 00 PPM. DURING INSPECTION, OBSERVED EMPLOYEE LOADING AND RUNNING DISH MACHINE WITHOUT SANITIZING DISHES PROPERLY. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF CHLORINE MUST BE SANITIZING AT A MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. MAINTENANCE FIXED ISSUE ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN PINK MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF SODA POP MACHINE SHOOT (DINING AREA) THAT CONTAINS MINOR PINK AND BLACK MINERAL DEBRIS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL LOCATED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE) WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM VENT IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 4, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND KITS ON PREMISES AND A PROCEDURE. KITS MISSING THE APPROPRIATE DISINFECTANT TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS; MUST PROVIDE THE APPROPRIATE DISINFECTANT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BLADE AT THE CAN OPENER ON THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT CEILING VENTS IN KITCHN THAT ARE RUSTED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: AN ADDITIONAL 10 PEOPLE HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE SINCE LAST INSPECTED (2019); INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. ONE MANAGER HAS A VALID ALLERGEN CERTIFCATE.
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Feb 26, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR OFF ALLEY IS NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST CORRECT TO ELIMINATE OUTER OPENING.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN NEED OF REPOSITIONING TO BECOME MORE EFFECTIVE AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT VARIOUS SINK FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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Jan 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DATE MARKINGS ON ALL RTE FOODS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKS AT VARIOUS SINK FAUCETS IN NEED OF REPAIR. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN PIZZA PREP AREA IN NEED OF REGROUTING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
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Feb 20, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND TAPE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (TO PREVENT SPLASHING WATER) IN PREP AREA, BOTH ARE PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, REPAIR SPLASH CURTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 13, 2018
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND TAPE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (TO PREVENT SPLASHING WATER) IN PREP AREA, BOTH ARE PROHIBITED ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER WATER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Feb 8, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF FREEZER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CONDENSATION LEAKING ON PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CUTTING BOARD BADLY PITTED FRONT SERVICE AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR, SLIDING DOORS TO FRONT FROZEN DISPLAY DESSERT FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, AND HANDLES MISSING TO HOT HOLDING UNIT LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INTERIOR OF COOKING FRYERS, AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASH ROOM DOOR, BY KITCHEN AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: SOME COOLERS WITHOUT WORKING THERMOMETERS, MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES,
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74
May 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMTERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
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90
May 16, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT HOT HOLDING LINE: TRAY OF STUFFED SAUSAGE AND CHEESE CALZONE AT 98.3F, TRAY OF VEGETABLE CALZONE AT 102.5F, TRAY OF SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 76.0F, TRAY OF PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 71.3F, TRAY OF VARIETY PIZZA RANGING FROM 75F-80F. ALSO NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT WAS SET AT 101F: TRAY OF PEPPERONI PIZZA AT 93.9F, TRAY OF SAUSAGE PIZZA AT 89.5F. ALL NOTED PRODUCT WAS VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX. 30LBS, $300 VALUE. HOT HOLDING UNIT TEMPERATURE GAUGE WAS ADJUSTED TO PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 140F. ALL NOTED FOODS WERE WITHOUT LABELS AND TIMES ON PANS AS PER PROCEDURE THAT WAS SUBMITTED TO CDPH AND TO BE FOLLOWED TO ALLOW TIME AS A MEASURE OF CONTROL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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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: LIVE SMALL FLIES NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: APPROX. 15 ON WALLS AND DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, 6 LIVE FLIES ON WALL NEXT TO EXPOSED HANDSINK, APPROX. 10 ON WALLS AND SHELVING IN DISHMACHINE AREA, AND 5 FLIES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. INSTD TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMTERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO MAINTAIN IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Jul 31, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN MEAT COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMERATURES AND HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). SERVICE MAN ARRIVED DURING INVESTIGATION TO REPAIR UNIT.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: EGGS-44.6F, SLICED PORTIONED CHICKEN-45.1F, 44.6F,50.1F. LASAGNA-46.7F AND 50.3F, CHOPPED PORTIONED CHICKEN-46.9F, 46.8F, BEEF-44.6F.-ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD/STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW. IF COOLING COOKED FOODS SHOULD USE SHALLOW CONTAINERS AND USE COOLING REGULATIONS WHICH REUQIRE ALL COOKED FOODS BE COOLED WITHIN 6 HOURS(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70-40 IN 4 HOURS). CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 85LB VALUED AT 1026.00 DISCARDED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT, AND RUSTY DEPOSITS FROM WALLS, CEILING TILES AND CEILING TILE FRAMES THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE DEBRIS, DUST, AND BROWN DISCOLORATION ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN HOT WATER KNOB ON RIGHT SIDE OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PUT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT THROUGH THE DISH MACHINE UNTIL REPAIRED.
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Dec 17, 2014
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 8, 2014
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR SO THAT MULTI USE ITEMS ARE PROPERLY SANITIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AND RESTING ON WALLS ABOVE THE BEER TAP, AROUND THE SODA DISPENSER, IN THE HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF THE CUSTOMER WASHROOMS, IN THE PREP AREA, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE DISH WASHING AREAS AND IN FOOD PREPARATION AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE MAIN DISHWASHING AREA AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 25, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BANQUET BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THOUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY IN DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR TO ALLOW FOR PROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES. NOTED FLIES UNDER THE PREP TABLES IN THE SOUP COOLING AREA, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE IN MAIN PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED FLIES ON WALLS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET, IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BANQUET BAR AREA, IN HALLWAYS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BANQUET BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL PREP AREAS AS NEEDED. MUST REMOVE HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS THOUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST ALSO KEEP FLOORS DRY IN DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AS NEEDED.
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Oct 28, 2013
Reinspection
3 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 TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS OF VARIOUS TYPES OF PIZZA AND PIZZA PIE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 80 TO 108.1 DEGREES F. (SAUSAGE,PEPPERONI,CHEESE,VEGGIE) MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SINKS AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLERS AT 49 & 55 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. (SEE COMMENTS)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 105LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN, VARIOUS TYPES OF COOKED PIZZA(SAUSAGE,CHEESE,ETC) AND VARIOUS TYPES OF COOKED STRUDEL(BEEF,TURKEY,ETC) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 72.6-85 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE DURING THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE. MUST REPAIR. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 25-30 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS,WASHROOMS,DINING AREAS AND THROUGHOUT. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SINKS AND ALL SURFACES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Jul 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT FROM CONTAMINATION AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT RUSTY SHELVING RACKS AT ALL 2DR COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REGROUT FLOORS AT DISH MACHINE WASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT WALK-IN COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT 1COMP AND 2COMP SINKS IN MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AT ALL DESSERT COOLERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 18, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE DRY SPICES AND BASES NEED TO BE LABELED AND COVERED TIGHT IN THE DRY STORE ROOM.
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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. THE FRONT PASTA FREEZER IS DIRTY INSIDE AND THE GASKETS ARE CRACKED, THE ICE MACHINE DOOR INTERIOR IS DIRTY AND THE BOLTS HOLDING THE INTERIOR LIP ARE RUSTY, CLEAN AND REPAIR THE EQUIPMENT SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE RACKS IN THE PRODUCE COOLER ARE DIRTY; WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE AND REPAIR THE ABOVE ITEMS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH, SANITARY AND EASY TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOOR TILES ARE MISSING GROUT UNDER AND AROUND THE PASTA COOKER, REGROUT THE FLOORS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND SANITARY. THE FLOOR INSIDE OF THE REAR BAKING OVEN IS WET AND DIRTY, CLEAN THE FLOOR IN DETAIL.
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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. THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR OVEN IS DUSTY, CLEAN OFF THE CEILING.
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Jul 14, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor 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. THE SPACE BETWEEN THE DISH MACHINE AND DISH TABLE LEAKS, REPAIR SAID AREA SO IT IS SANITARY AND NO LONGER LEAKS.
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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. BOTH CAN OPENERS ARE DIRTY, BOTH UNITS WERE CLEANED AT THIS TIME AND SANITIZED.
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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. THE EAST END OF THE WALL BEHIND STOCKPOT STOVES HAS AN OPEN GAP, SEAL THE GAP. REMOVE THE DIRTY BUILDUP ON THE WALL AND SCRAPEING STATION UNDER THE DISHMACHINE AND TABLE AREA.
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Dec 13, 2010
Complaint
3 minor 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. Remove the rust buildup on the hood above the dishmachine.
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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. The ice machine has a dirty door and interior, have the machine sanitized. Wash, rinse and sanitize the produce cooler fan guards.
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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. The dirty wall grout next to the dish machine rack exit was washed, rinsed and sanitized at this time.
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Aug 3, 2010
Routine
3 minor 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. The bakers and front counter low boy coolers are not working, repair or remove said coolers.
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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. The can opener, ice machine interior and the ceiling of the walk-in cooler have some debris buildup which needs to be washed, rinsed and sanitized.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The center section of the potwashing sink and the east compartment of the 2-compartment prep sink have small leaks that need to be repaired.
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Jan 11, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the ice machine door interior.
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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. Clean the dirty wall in the dishroom corner.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: 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. Repair clean water leaking from the dishmachine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pompei Bakery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pompei Bakery on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pompei Bakery?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Pompei Bakery.
Has Pompei Bakery's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pompei Bakery have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pompei Bakery means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Pompei Bakery inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pompei Bakery is inspected around two times per year on average.
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