The Pony Inn

1638 W Belmont Ave, Chicago, IL 60657

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 2, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The Pony Inn was last inspected on Jul 2, 2010. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The Pony Inn's record stops at Jul 2, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

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

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so The Pony Inn is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 2, 2010

Tag Removal

No violations found.

100

Jun 16, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. NO CHLORINE SANITIZING RINSE WAS OBSERVED AT THE LOW TEMP. DISHMACHINE. DISHMACHINE WAS NOT IS USE AT TIME OF THE INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED BY CDPH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT REPAIRED AND SANITIZING AT 100PPM. NO CITATION ISSUED. FAX REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE GRILL, STOVE, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

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 THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA. REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES BEHIND THE BAR.

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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE BASEBOARD IN THE PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINE TUBING CONNECTED TO THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Pony Inn last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Pony Inn on file is from Jul 2, 2010. 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 five 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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