POMPEI BAKERY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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 HAVE UNIT SERVICED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). SERVICE MAN ARRIVED DURING INVESTIGATION TO REPAIR UNIT.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS THAT ARE STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP COOLERS.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREAS.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.