Canvass
May 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
The Pony Inn
1638 W Belmont Ave
Last inspected May 15, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
5 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 17, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING INSIDE THE COOKS LINE COOLER.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT CLOSET (SOUTH) MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
METAL BACKSPLASH OF THE 1ST FLOOR MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM HAND BLOWERS WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND DECAYED. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 17, 2025 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Apr 8, 2025
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 9, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
SOME FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON REAR OF RIGHT SIDE CONDENER IN BEER WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ONE DAMAGED/CRACKED CEILING LIGHT COVER ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER.
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Jan 26, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 26, 2024 · Original Source