⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

POMPEI BAKERY

1531 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Bakery

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 16411

26
Total Inspections
13
Passed
5
Failed
8
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 9, 2025 Inspection

April 9, 2025• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF COOLER IN PREP KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKE...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 22, 2024 Inspection

January 22, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 27, 2023 Inspection

February 27, 2023• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER ...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 20, 2023 Inspection

January 20, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT 0 PPM. DURING THE INSPECTION, I OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE LOADING AND RUNNING THE DISH...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 13, 2022 Inspection

January 13, 2022• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 4, 2020 Inspection

March 4, 2020• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND KITS ON PREMISES AND A PROCEDURE. KITS MISSING THE APPROPRIATE DISINFECTANT TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS; MUST PROVIDE THE APP...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 26, 2019 Inspection

February 26, 2019• Short Form Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMP...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2019 Inspection

January 18, 2019• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EM...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 20, 2018 Inspection

February 20, 2018• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC AND TAPE ON LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE (TO PREVENT SPLASHING WATER) IN PREP AREA,...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 13, 2018 Inspection

February 13, 2018• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2017 Inspection

February 8, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BUILD-UP ON EXTERIOR OF FREEZER DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CONDENSATION LEAKING ON PREP COOLER IN ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 23, 2016 Inspection

May 23, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WORN, WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 16, 2016 Inspection

May 16, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES AT HOT HOLDIN...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 31, 2015 Inspection

July 31, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK-IN MEAT COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. AIR TEMP RECORDED AT 44.9F. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMERATURES AND...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 17, 2014 Inspection

December 17, 2014• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN AND CRACKED MULTI USE C...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 8, 2014 Inspection

December 8, 2014• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING MULTI USE ITEMS. NO SANIT...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 25, 2014 Inspection

July 25, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE AN ICE BIN COVER FOR CONSUMABLE ICE BINS IN THE BANQUET BAR AREA.(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2014 Inspection

July 17, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. NO SANITIZING SOLUTION REGISTERING ...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 28, 2013 Inspection

October 28, 2013• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 35LBS...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2013 Inspection

October 18, 2013• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: PREP COOLERS AT 49 & 55 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR SO THAT COOLER MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. (SEE COMMENTS)(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 27, 2012 Inspection

July 27, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS WITH THE HANDLE UP TO PREVENT FROM CONT...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 18, 2011 Inspection

October 18, 2011• Suspected Food Poisoning• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. THE DR...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2011 Inspection

July 14, 2011• Suspected Food Poisoning• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 13, 2010 Inspection

December 13, 2010• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 3, 2010 Inspection

August 3, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2010 Inspection

January 11, 2010• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cl...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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