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POMPEI BAKERY Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POMPEI BAKERY 1531 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60607 Restaurant
January 13, 2022 Canvass License #16411
7
Total Violations
4
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

7
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT SEVERAL HAND SINKS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.
Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.
Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITHOUT A LABEL LOCATED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM (SPICES). MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE) WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR ISSUE.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.
Violation #53
MAJOR
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON TRASH CAN IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AND IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOM.
Inadequate facilities lead to poor hygiene and contamination.
Toilet rooms must be properly equipped and maintained.
Self-closing doors; Toilet paper; Covered waste receptacles; Handwashing supplies; Cleaned regularly; Proper ventilation.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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