THE PONY INN.
Chicago Health Dept
1638 W BELMONT AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO
Failed most recent inspection (Jul 2010).
2 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jul 2010.
Last inspected Jul 2010. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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.
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.
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.
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.
MUST INSTALL DRAIN LINE TUBING CONNECTED TO THE SODA GUN HOLDERS BEHIND THE BAR.
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