Pompei
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2012
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Score
Across the available record, Pompei has six inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 7, 2012. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Pompei is from Aug 7, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: REFER TO PREVIOUS REPORT FOR DESCRIPTION.
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Jul 30, 2012
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: INADEQATE INSECTS CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 30 LIVE FRUIT FLIES SCATTERED IN KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREAS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANTATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, INSTRUCTED MGR TO OBTAIN.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: EMPTY TIN CANS ARE USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AFTER FIRST USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDEGED BETWEEN WALL AND PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES IN A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, FOOD SLICER, COUNTER TOPS, KITCHEN SHELVES, BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, SODA DISPENSERS, DOUGH MIXERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOOD SPILLS AND GREASENOTED ON KITCHEN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETERS IN SEVERAL COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Oct 4, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. BARE WOODEN DOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE SEALED, TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH /EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT DISHROOM & PREP AREAS MUST BE KEPT DRY & FREE OF DEBRIS BUILD-UP, TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Sep 27, 2011
Routine
6 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: (7-38-020) EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. NOTED 18- SMALL/FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS TO THE RIGHT 0F ICE MACHINE, 5-ON CEILING TO THE LEFT OF LADIES BATHROOM, 6-ON WALLS AROUND BASEMENT EMPLOYEE LOCKERS, 5-ON WALL ABOVE BAGS OF FLOUR AT PIZZA KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. 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.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS THRU-OUT PREMISES MUST BE LABELED. All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED DETAILED CLEANING: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, DOOR GASKETS OF COOLERS, INTERIOR LEDGES OF ALL SMALL COOLERS, COMPRESSORS & FAN GUARDS OF SAME COOLERS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, INTERIOR OF FRYERS-DUE TO HEAVY BUILD-UP OF FOOD/DUST/DIRT. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER/BEHIND ICE MACHINE, PREP TABLES, HEAVY EQUIPMENT, UNDER WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES-NEED DETAILED CLEANING DUE TO HEAVY DEBRIS/GREASE/DUST BUILD-UP. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND PREP TABLE, HANDSINK & MIXER AT PIZZA PREP AREA, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INCLUDING AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS MUST BE CLEANED & SANITIZED. FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST BE KEPT CLEAN ALSO. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE RACKS, ANY CLUTTER /UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT MUST REMOVED, & IF NEEDED-BETTER ORGANIZED & STORED ABOVE THE FLOOR. All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Oct 22, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 15, 2010
Routine
6 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: 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. OBSERVED OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES AT PIZZA PREP STATION AND AT DISHMACHINE ROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECT ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED. TICKET #H000063344 13.
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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 FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP COOLERS CONDENSERS, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE, FOOD ACCUMULATED INSIDE PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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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. OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISHMACHINE AREA UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PIZZA PREP AREA AND UNCLEAN WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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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. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE LEAKING UNDER LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. BASEMENT CLUTTERED WITH ITEMS ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR IN ORDER TO PROPERLY KEEP BASEMENT FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pompei last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pompei on file is from Aug 7, 2012. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pompei?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Pompei.
Has Pompei's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pompei have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pompei means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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