P0ny Express Restaurant

2000 W 21St St, Chicago, IL 60608

American

Last inspected: Feb 15, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. P0ny Express Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 15, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 15, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around zero violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so P0ny Express Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 15, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 28, 2011

Complaint

7 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. FOUND FOURTY RAT DROPPINGS IN THE SOUTH WEST CORNER OF THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UP THE AREA AND THE WHOLE BASEMENT. NOTE THE ORKIN TECH WAS ALREADY HERE WHEN I ARRIVED AND WAS SERVICING THE PREMISES. HAVE THE WHOLE PREMISES CLEAN UPON MY RETURN. SERIOUS CITATION GIVEN 7-38-020 H000063631 12 COURT DATE 03/03/2011 9:00 AM ROOM112 AT 400 WEST SUPERIOR CHICAGO OR YOU MAY PAY THE FINE BY MAIL SEE THE BACK OF THE TICKET FOR MORE INFO.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal product. THE LARGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED RICE,FLOUR ECT. INSTD.TO LABEL SAME.

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. CLEAN AND PAINT THE RUSTY RACKS IN THE BASEMENT USE NON TOXIC PAINT.

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 ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD, CABINETS,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS ECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. NOTE THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP.

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. CLEAN ALL THE FLOORS IST FLOOR AND IN THE BASEMENT.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. SEAL ALL THE HOLES IN THE WALLS AND IN THE CEILING SO NO RODENT HARBORAGE.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. FOUND LARGE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AND IN THE PREP AREA. INST. TO REMOVE AL THE CLUTTER AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was P0ny Express Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at P0ny Express Restaurant on file is from Feb 15, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has P0ny Express Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at P0ny Express Restaurant have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at P0ny Express Restaurant 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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