Pompei

2953-2955 N Sheffield Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Italian
Last inspected: Sep 19, 2012
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show nine inspections at Pompei stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Sep 19, 2012. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Pompei since Sep 19, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around seven violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.

Pompei's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 19, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP SALAD COOLER. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY PLASTIC DISH MACHINE RACKS THIS STAINS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS AT DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACED BROKEN LEFT WATER HANDLE ON FAR NORTH SIDE FRONT PREP DOES NOT COMPLETELY SHUT OFF. MUST REPAIR.
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86
Sep 14, 2012
Reinspection
11 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
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
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Sep 11, 2012
Complaint
15 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUR COOLERS FOUND AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. SMALL FRONT PREP COOLER FOUND AT 47.7 WITH CALAMARI AT 51F. FRONT PREP SALAD COOLER AT 55.2F WITH COOKED, READY TO EAT CHICKEN AT 51.1F. FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AT 60.8F WITH COOKED, READY TO EAT POTATOES AT 67.6F. PRODUCE WALK-IN COOLER AT 49.1F WITH COOKED PASTA AT 53.1F. ALL COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 14 COOKED ASSORTED TOPPING PIZZAS FOUND IN FRONT PREP TALL REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 60.7F TO 67.1F. ALL PIZZAS DISCARDED. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF COOLER TO RANGE BETWEEN 38.7 TO 42.6F. INSTRUCTED TO COOL PIZZAS COMPLETELY TO 40F BEFORE STORING IN LINE COOLER OR PROVIDING ADEQUATE SPACE FOR AIR CIRCULATION IN COOLER. THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 20 TO 30 LBS ASSORTED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED EGGS AT 64.4F, CHICKEN AT 51.1F, FETA CHEESE AT 49.1F, CALAMARI AT 51F, 10- LBS BLUE CHEESE AT 67.6F, COOKED POTATOES AT 60.8F, 20 LBS COOKED PASTA AT 53.1F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A). MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE OF ALL FOODS DISCARDED TO BE APPROXIMATLY $500.00.
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Source of cross contamination controlled i.e. cutting boards, food handlers, utensils, etc
Inspector notes: INTERIOR ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR AND LOWER ICE HOLDING BIN WITH BLACK/BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO ICE AND FORMING ON WATER AND ICE CONTACT SURFACES THROUGHOUT MACHINE. ALL ICE DISCARDED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CLEANED, SANITIZED AND C.D.P.H. CONTACTED FOR INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVE EMPLOYEE PREPARING SALADS AND HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES. SAME EMPLOYEE THEN PROCEEDED TO OPEN COOLERS, ARRANGE PANS IN ICE BATH, RETURN FOODS TO COOLERS THEN PUT ON RUBBER GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. REVIEWED HAND WASHING REQUIREMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT. C.D.P.H. DOES NOT REQUIRE THE WEARING OF GLOVES. HOWEVER, FREQUENT HANDWASHING AND HANDWASHING JUST BEFORE AND AFTER THE USE OF GLOVES IS REQUIRED.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010(B).
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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 LARGE OPEN 1 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF EXIT DOOR FROM REAR BAKING PREP AREA TO OUTDOOR DUMPSTER HOLDING AREA WHERE APPROXIMATELY 10 TO 20 RAT DROPPINGS WERE NOTED ALONG WALL BEHIND CONTAINERS AND IN AN OPEN HOLE IN CEMENT NEXT TO REAR DOOR LEADING TO REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. REAR DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ON BOTTOM OF DOOR, DROPPING REMOVED AND RODENT BURROW SEALED AT REAR EXIT DOOR. ALSO, OUTDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH MISSING LID. MUST REPLACE AND HAVE ALL WASTE CONTAINER LIDS TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-10-12 NOT CORRECTED.#33- DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE AND REAR PREP AREA.#34-DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.#35-DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SHELVING INSIDE TALL REACH-IN PASTA COOLER IN FRONT PREP WITH CHIPPING PLASTIC SEALING. MUST REPLACE. TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKET ON FRONT PREP SALAD COOLER. MUST REPLACE. DIRTY PLASTIC DISH MACHINE RACKS THIS STAINS AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE. DIRTY FOOD CART AT REAR PREP BAKERY AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE SLIME AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN. EXTERIOR LARGE MIXING BOWL FOUND STORED WITH CLEAN POTS AND PANS DIRTY WITH FOOD DEBRIS. MUST STORE CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AND DAMAGED TILES WITH POOLING LIQUID AND FOOD DEBRIS AT DISH MACHINE, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON FRONT PREP COOKS LINE. MUST REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BASEBOARD TILE UNDER FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK MISSING AND HOLE IN WALL UNDER SAME SINK. MUST REPLACE AND SEAL HOLE. DIRTY WALL UNDER DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FAR NORTH SIDE OF FRONT FOOD PREP WITH BROKEN LEFT SIDE WATER HANDLE, DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE READABLE, ACCESSIBLE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. MUST NOT STORE EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN ALL PREP AREAS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 10, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE SALAD PREP COOLER. OBSERVED MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 44F, BLUE CHEESE AT 50F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 50F, SOFT BOILED EGG AT 55F, SALAMI AND CHEESE MIXTURE AT 49F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 5# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #679361 ON 3/30/12 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY WAS MINIMIZED DURING THE INSPECTION. 29/01 - PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #659772 ON 12/20/11 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - REPAIR THE MIDDLE DOOR HINGE FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR. 38/01 - REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. VIOLATIONS WERE CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. NEW DOOR HINGE WAS ORDERED FOR THE PIZZA COOLER AND WILL BE INSTALLED ON 4/13/12. PLUMBING LEAK WAS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 3/30/12 WAS NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE AND REAR PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS.
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Mar 30, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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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. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 53F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, SALAD DRESSINGS, GRILLED CHICKEN AND DICED TOMATOES. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST EMPTY THE UNIT AND HAVE IT REPAIRED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS AN AIR TEMPERATURE BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SOFT BOILED EGGS AT 57F, GRILLED CHICKEN AT 61F, SALAD DRESSINGS AT 45-52F, BLUE CHEESE CRUMBLES AT 48F, CALAMARI AT 60F, SALAMI AND HAM AT 62F, GOAT CHEESE AR 52F, MEDITTERANEAN SALAD AT 52F, MINESTRONE SOUP AT 43F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 53# AND 14 GALLONS OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $265. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. APPROXIMATELY 13 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND CEILING TILES, AND EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREAS AND DINING ROOM. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, PASTAS, FISH, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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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 #659772 ON 12/20/11 NOT CORRECTED: #32/1 - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR THE MIDDLE DOOR HINGE FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR. 34/1 - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE ANY BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES. 38/1 - 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 THE LEAK UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH A BUILDUP OF FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREAS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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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. OBSERVED SEWAGE ODOR AT THE FRONT PREP AREA COOK'S LINE. MUST INVESTIGATE THE SOURCE AND MAKE NECESSARY REPAIRS.
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Dec 20, 2011
Reinspection
4 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. REPAIR THE MIDDLE DOOR HINGE FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. REPLACE ANY BROKEN OR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES.
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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. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Dec 13, 2011
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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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. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE SALAD PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54F AND THE PIZZA HOLDING COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMEPRATURE OF 53F. BOTH UNITS WERE USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. BOTH UNITS WERE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN BOTH COOLER UNITS BELOW 40F. PIZZA HOLDING COOLER HAD A TEMPERATURE OF 41F AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION SO TAG WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED SALAD DRESSINGS AT 47F, MOZZARELLA CHEESE AT 61F, ROAST BEEF AT 62F, CHICKEN AT 50-60F, CALAMARI AT 54, COOKED PIZZAS AND PIZZACOTTOS AT 82F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 75# OF FOOD WORTH $550. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED THE HANDSINK NEAR THE COOK'S LINE NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THERE WAS A CONTAINER OF SLICED POTATOES STORED INSIDE OF THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT NO FOOD IS TO BE STORED IN THE HANDSINKS AND THAT ALL HANDSINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REMOVED THE FOOD CONTAINER ON MY REQUEST. 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: 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 SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA, DINING ROOM, AND BOTH PREP AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THESES AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. APPROXIMATELY 25 RAT DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED ALONG WITH RODENT BURROWS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE AREA AND FILL IN THE RODENT BURROWS WITH CONCRETE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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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. REPAIR THE MIDDLE DOOR HINGE FOR THE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PIZZA PREP COOLER, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING CABINET IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT.
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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 THE LEAK UNDER THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 15, 2010
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER DOORS. MUST REPAIR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL PIZZA OVENS, DOUGH MIXER AND ROLLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS.
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Oct 7, 2010
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ALONG THE NORTH WALL OF THE FRONT PREP AT 60F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 ONCE UNIT HAS BEEN REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MINESTRONE SOUP IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 44.9F, DICED TOMATOES IN THE SALAD COOLER AT 49.4F, SOFT BOILED EGGS IN THE SALAD COOLER AT 73F, COOKED PASTA AT 53-59.9F, PROVOLONE CHEESE AT 56.8F, PIZZA A 59.9F, RAW CHICKEN AT 52.3F, CHEESECAKE AT 53F, AND PIZZA STRUDEL AT 55F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH APPROX. $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE DRAIN FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT OF THE REAR PREP AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN GAPS AT THE BOTTOM OF BOTH WALK-IN COOLER DOORS. MUST REPAIR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN BOTH VENTILATION HOODS, TOP AND INTERIOR OF ALL PIZZA OVENS, DOUGH MIXER AND ROLLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND PREP AREAS.
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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. REGROUT AROUND THE FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE NEEDED (ESPECIALLY BELOW THE PIZZA OVENS AND BEHIND THE DOUGH MIXER). DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN BOTH PREP AREAS. REPLACE THE BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN OR REPLACE THE SOILED CEILING TILES. SEAL THE WALL AND BASEBOARD BEHIND THE DOUGH MACHINE. SEAL THE FRP BOARD ABOVE THE PIZZA OVENS. REPAIR THE WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pompei last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pompei on file is from Sep 19, 2012. The public record contains nine 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 eight times, more than any other issue at Pompei.

Has Pompei's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Pompei have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly seven earlier in the 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.