Au Cheval
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2025
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Au Cheval 21 times, with records going back to 2012. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 17, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Au Cheval's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 10 LBS AT $105. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Nov 3, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.7F INSIDE OF COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES AND CUPS NEXT TO HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE UTENSILS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.
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Sep 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERVING PLATES ON BAR TOP WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE SITTING AT MAIN PREP LINE. FOOD HANDLERS WERE SEEN USING PLATES FROM BAR TOP TO PLATE ORDERS FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLATES/UTENSILS FROM BAR TOP WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE SITITNG TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.
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Dec 16, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT CONSUMER ADVISORY ON MENUS. ADVISED MUST PROVIDE MISSING FOOTNOTE FOR ITEMS THE CONSUMER ADVISORY REFERS (BURGERS, EGGS, FOIE GRAS, ETC.). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT/PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT OUTLINE IN PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN LOWER SECTION OF HOSTESS STAND/NOT VISIBLE TO PUBLIC. INSTRCUTED MUST POST MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS (SERVING PLATES, PLATES, ETC.) SITTING ON BAR TOP WITH BAR STOOLS. OBSERVED FULL KITCHEN IN BAR AREA WITHOUT BARRIER FROM CUSTOMER SEATING AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE A NON-POROUS BARRIER BETWEEN UTENSILS/PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS. BARRIER MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-002.
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Oct 17, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CRISPY POTATO HASH, HOUSE AIOLI SAUCES, BEEF CHEEK,HOUSE MADE BOLOGNA) STORED IN WALK IN COOLER WITH IMPROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD OR USE BY DATES ON ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONGSIDE OF ICE MACHINES, UNDER PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN BASEMENT PREP AS WELL AS PREP/BAR AREA ON 1ST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITE FOR REVIEW. MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS.
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Feb 16, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES FOR STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTALL PROPER RACKS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, AND BEHIND HOT LINE ON MAIN FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OF ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN ROOM WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED.
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Dec 27, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER PREPARING RAW GARNISHES (CHOPPED PARSLEY) IN THE BASEMENT AND PLACING THEM IN CONTAINERS FOR THE LINE WITHOUT WEARING GLOVES: INSTRUCTED STAFF THAT BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD IS PROHIBITED AT ALL TIMES. WHEN FOOD HANDLER WAS INSTRUCTED TO WEAR GLOVES WHILE PREPARING GARNISHES, THE FOOD HANDLER APPLIED A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS FIRST. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEES THAT THEY MUST WASH HANDS BEFORE APPLYING A NEW PAIR OF GLOVES AFTER PERFORMING ANY ACTIVTY OTHER THAN PREPARING FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STAINLESS STEEL BOWL IN THE CONTAINER OF LETTUCE ON THE LINE USED TO DISPENSE LETTUCE. INSTRUCTED TO USE A HANDLED SCOOP OR HANDLED UTENSIL AND TO STORE THE UTENSIL EITHER IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE FACING UP OR IN A SEPARATE CONTAINER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE STORAGE RACK IN THE BASEMENT WHERE CLEAN CONTAINERS AND CUTTING BOARDS ARE STORED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE THE MOP IN THE MOP CLOSET IN BETWEEN USE FOR SANITARY STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE TOP OF THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 20, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKS ON GRILL LINE FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA, HANDLING COOKED FOODS SUCH AS TOASTED BREAD, MEATS FRIES, PUTTING RAW GARNISHES ON TOP OF BURGERS, WITH BARE HANDS, NO GLOVES BEING WORN AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS AND USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE FOODS AT ALL TIMES, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-010 (A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK IN BASEMENT PREP NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING, OBSERVED EMPLOYEES FILLING UP WATER BOTTLES AND WASHING WASH CLOTHS INSIDE SINK, INSTRUCTED THAT SINK IS TO BE USED FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: POTATO CUTTER AND VENT ABOVE DISH MACHINE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: RESTRICT STORING PERSONAL ITEMS ON TOP OF FOOD PRODUCT, MUST PROVIDE A SEPARATE SPACE TO STORE ITEMS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE,
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Jun 30, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR TOP OF PREP COOLERS/CONDIMENT HOLDING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERS. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK CEILING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO BE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR BEAR RESTRAINT.
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Jun 23, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: PREP COOLER AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA CURRENTLY IN USE, IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 46F. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: TRAY OF PRE COOKED HASHBROWNS AT 45.5F, CONTAINERS OF SAUTEED PEPPERS AT 47.9F, AND CONTAINER OF GRAVY (CONTAINS DUCK, PORK) AT 46.9F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP/HOLE NOTED AT BOTTOM CORNER AND APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDE OF DOOR. INSTD TO RODENT PROOF SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COVERS FOR TOP OF PREP COOLERS/CONDIMENT HOLDING LINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER COVERS. WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE AT BASE OF WALL AND DISHMACHINE. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BLACK CEILING AT 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTD TO BE FINISHED IN LIGHT COLOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD WITHOUT BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTD TO WEAR BEAR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 15, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER DRIPPING FROM WASTE LINE PIPE ONTO FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT. MUST ATTACH ADDITIONAL PIPING TO THE WASTE LINE THAT EXTENDS DIRECTLY OVER A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING AND HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.
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Jul 29, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : WATER DRIPPING FROM WASTE LINE PIPE ONTO FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT. MUST ATTACH ADDITIONAL PIPING TO THE WASTE LINE THAT EXTENDS DIRECTLY OVER A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING AND HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.
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Jul 16, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: BOTH DISH MACHINES NOT SANITIZING IN FINAL RINSE CYCLE, NO RESIDUAL ON TEST STRIPS WHEN TESTED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE OF MACHINE AND TO MANUALLY SANITIZE ANY MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT NEEDED UNTIL MACHINES HAVE BEEN SERVICED. 7-38-030 CRITICAL VIOLATION.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: LARGE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT PREP AREA IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED. WHITE AND BLACK RESIDUE FOUND INSIDE THE UNIT ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL AND CEILING. MUST REMOVE ALL ICE FROM UNIT BEFORE CLEANING AND SANITIZING MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-15-14 ON REPORT # 1467480 NOT CORRECTED:-33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.-38-MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS NON COMPLIANT VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIORS(SIDES) OF BOTH ICE MACHINES IN BASEMENT(EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP NOTED). CLEAN SINK NEXT TO EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE BOTTLES OF LIQUOR ARE STORED, CLEAN THE CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER DRIPPING FROM WASTE LINE PIPE ONTO FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK FROM AIR CONDITIONING UNIT IN BASEMENT. MUST ATTACH ADDITIONAL PIPING TO THE WASTE LINE THAT EXTENDS DIRECTLY OVER A FLOOR DRAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN PREPARING AND HANDLING UNCOVERED FOODS.
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Oct 27, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Oct 10, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS USING POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PICK UP A HAND TOWEL OFF THE FLOOR AND CONTINUE TO HANDLE FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. ALSO, NOTED THE HAND SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED WITH UTENSILS AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE INTERIOR OF THE SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010A
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Sep 15, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE SMALL ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA AND IN THE DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 10, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED POTATOES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 57-63 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE RAW BEEF THEN HANDLE READY TO EAT BUNS WITHOUT PROPERLY WASHING HANDS. MUST PROPERLY WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-101
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS WHERE NEEDED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT ALL MULTI USE ITEMS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SPRAYER HANDLE AT THE DISH MACHINE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE MILK CRATES BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE FOUL ODORS IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM ADJACENT TO THE BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. MUST STORE SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Feb 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP AREA AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Feb 7, 2012
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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.MUST REPAIR BROKEN SEAM AT 3 COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. SEAM NEEDS TO BE WELDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Au Cheval last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Au Cheval on file is from Jun 17, 2025. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Au Cheval?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Au Cheval.
Has Au Cheval's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Au Cheval have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Au Cheval means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Au Cheval inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Au Cheval is inspected around two times per year on average.
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