The Pony Inn

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Inspections

1. May 15, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Apr 17, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT CLOSET (SOUTH) MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     METAL BACKSPLASH OF THE 1ST FLOOR MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM HAND BLOWERS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND DECAYED. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINER FOR SHELVING BEHIND THE 1ST FLOOR BAR.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     FLOOR UNDER THE DISH MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----DAMAGED CEILING IN THE 1ST FLOOR MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

3. Feb 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF RIGHT SIDE CONDENER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

4. Apr 19, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE DOOR OF THE MACHINE/ICE BIN IN BASEMENT AREA. HANDLES IS NEEDED AT TWO DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. BROKEN LINER INSIDE THE WHITE CHEST FREEZERS TOP DOOR,IN THE BASEMENT.REPAIR ISSUES FOR ALL OF THEM

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH MINERAL BUILD-UP.INSTRUCTED TO DELIMER UNIT

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     NEED TO PROVIDE EXTRA WATER FLOW AT HANDWASHING SINK AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA. ALSO AT SAME AREA HANDWASHING SINK SLOWLY DRAINING. REPAIR ISSUE

5. Apr 13, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     NOTED DOOR TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR ON THE SECOND FLOOR NOT RODENT PROOF WITH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF DOOR (ABOUT 1/4 INCH). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAPS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     NOTED FOIL PAPER USED TO LINE SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS AT THE FIRST FLOOR LADIES BATHROOM.. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH WASHER.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NOTED VERY DIRTY LIGHT BULB SHIELDS INSIDE THE BEER WALK IN COOLER THUS REDUCING THE INTENSITY OF THE LIGHT AT THE BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

6. Aug 18, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN 2ND FLOOR WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED SOME VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS MISSING ABOVE PIZZA PREP OVEN. MUST PROVIDE FILTERS.

7. Apr 25, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

     BOTH INTERIOR OF ICE BINS DRAINS WITH BEGINNING OF PINK AND WHITE SLIME SUBSTANCE AT BOTH BARS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     MENU DOESN'T DISCLOSE WHICH FOOD ITEMS ARE OR CAN BE UNDER COOKED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     WASTE WATER PIPE AT FOOD STORAGE ABOVE FOOD PRODUCTS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, MUST BE ENCASED.

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     UTENSILS FOR CUSTOMERS(FORK,SPOON ETC)MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERT UP SIDE DOWN,INCLUDED PLASTIC UTENSILS

   • Severity not stated

     UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

     OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE ABOVE EQUIPMENT,UTENSILS FOOD DISPOSABLE UTENSILS ETC.INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE SAID PIPE.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     BROKEN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR,FIRST FLOOR.PROVIDE. RUBBER GASKET AT TWO CHEST FREEZER LIDS ARE BROKEN RE-TAPED WITH TAPE,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE,(BASEMENT AREA) BOTH DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESS GREASE INSIDE THE CABINETS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     VENT COVERS ON HALLWAY BY THE ELECTRICAL ROOM AT SECOND FLOOR WITH EXCESS DUST. BLACK WRAPS ON BEER LINE, NOT CLEANABLE AT SECOND FLOOR BAR AREA.REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     CEMENT WALLS AT LIQUOR STORAGE AND CEMENT WALL AT STORAGE AREA UNEVEN,UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH MACHINE AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BASEBOARD WALL BESIDE THE DEEP FRYER ARE NOT SEAL,REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS,CLEAN AND SEAL.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     NO HOOD PROVIDED ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR MOVE OVEN UNDER HOOD OR PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION FROM DEPT OF BUILDINGS/VENTILATION VERIFYING HOOD IS NOT REQUIRED.

8. Sep 10, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     2-201.11 FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012(A)MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE. PRORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     3-603.11 FOUND NO REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR MENU FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD(HAMBURGERS).7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.MUST PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     5-204.12 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE WATERLINE. BACKFLOW PREVENTION MUST BE INSTALLED SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

9. Jan 12, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     THE COLD WATER HANDLE ON THE 2ND FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOOSE AND MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO TURN ON THE COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE HANDLE.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN DISREPAIR TO THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE 1ST FLOOR MOP SINK. A FLOOR TILE IS MISSING, THE GROUT IS CRACKED AND THE COVING IS DETACHING FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE FLOOR TO BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     THE LIGHT IS BURNT OUT AT THE LEFTMOST FIXTURE ABOVE THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BULB.

10. May 18, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL BULK FOODS MUST BE LABELED OF CONTENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      DIRTY TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      EXTERIOR LID OF THE KITCHEN BOX FREEZER AND INTERIOR DOOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR WITH EXPOSED INSULATION.COOLER DOOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND CLEAN DISH AREA FOR CLEAN DISHES. MUST NOT USE TIN CANS AND RAW WOOD AS PROPS AND SHELVING INSIDE THE BASEMENT FOOD WALK-IN COOLER. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MISSING FLOOR TILE AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      TOILET IN THE MIDDLE STALL OF THE 1ST FLOOR WOMANS WASHROOM NOT FLUSHING. MUST REPAIR. TWO WORKING TOILETS AVAILABLE.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE ACCURATE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR THE KITCHEN COOLERS.

11. Jul 29, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AROUND THE CHEST FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

12. Aug 20, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEXT TO ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRY AT ALL TIMES.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FRONT EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA IS DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

13. Sep 13, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR/REPAIR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

14. Sep 10, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE BAR AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE BAR GUN EQUIPMENTS, BEHIND COUNTERS,WALL AND DINING ROOM.ALSO,5 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN,DINING ROOM.THE 2 FRONT DOORS MUST BE TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND PEST PROOF SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      All food stored in coolers must be dated & labeled.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS,DISHWARE IN KITCHEN AREAS,BASEMENT DRY STORAGE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPAIR/REPAIR GASKET AT THE KITCHEN 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,REMOVE RUSTY SHELVINGS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED,INTERIOR COMPARTMENTS TO KITCHEN DEEP FRYERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      FLOOR DRAINS IN THE KITCHEN REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON THE VENTILATION COVERS IN THE TOILET ROOMS.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

15. Aug 11, 2011 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

16. Feb 10, 2011 License-Task Force · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE BROKEN LID OF CHEST FREZEER,IN BASEMENT AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.SWEEP FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA, AND SPRINKLER ROOM,ALSO ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6" OFF THE FLOOR UNDER AND SIDE OF THE STAIRCASE THAT GOES IN BASEMENT (NORTH STAIRCASE).

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN, ABOVE THE PREP AREA, ALSO REPAIR THE FRAME OF SAME LIGHT.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      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. OBSERVED PIZZA OVEN IN KITCHEN(8.2KW)NOT UNDER THE VENTILATION,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION, REMOVE UNIT OR PROVIDE A UNIT THAT IS A 7.5KW,WHICH NO VENTILATION IS NEEDED.