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Pink Pony

2615 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Jul 16, 2019
70
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2016, Pink Pony has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 16, 2019. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Pink Pony dates to Jul 16, 2019.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Pink Pony on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-7-38.010-NO CITATION ISSUED)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
58
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE WITH COVER FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN LADY'S BATHROOM
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT TOILET ROOM DOOR ARE NOT CLOSED WHEN NOT IN USE.TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST REMAIN CLOSED EXCEPT DURING CLEANING OPERATIONS.
53
70
May 24, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DUST BUILD -UP ON THE EXTERIOR SIDES OF DEEP FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE GREASE AND DUST AND MAINTAIN.
33
95
Jan 16, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
35
95
Jan 27, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE CARDBOARD LINERS ON SHELVINGS NEXT TO KITCHEN COOLERS AND REPLACE WORNED-OUT CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
32
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
35
90
Mar 29, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 9, 2016
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP/BAR AREA: FACILITY HAS COFFEE MAKER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, AND GLASSWARE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH SOAP, PAPER TOWELS, AND HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
11
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL LEAK AT THE NECK OF THE FAUCET ON THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
38
90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pink Pony last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pink Pony on file is from Jul 16, 2019. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pink Pony?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pink Pony.

Has Pink Pony's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pink Pony have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Pink Pony means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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