The Pony Inn

1638 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

The Pony Inn has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Aug 11, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Aug 11, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Pony Inn is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Aug 11, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2011

License

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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. PAINT RAW WOOD UNDER THE COUNTER,1ST FLOOR BAR AREA. PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BIN BEHIND BAR AREA(1ST &2ND FLOOR)

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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE COUNTER, 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA.REMOVE ENCRUSTED DEBRI AROUND FLOOD DRAIN AND EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. RE CAULK AROUND THE WASH BOWL IN WASHROOM, AT 2ND FLOOR,(EAST).

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,2ND FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pony Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pony Inn on file is from Aug 11, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has The Pony Inn's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Pony Inn have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Pony Inn 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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