Small Cheval

150 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at Small Cheval is still short, with only two visits logged. On Oct 13, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Small Cheval since Oct 13, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around zero violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 24, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT TURNED ON AND NOT MAINTAINING A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK (EXPOSED) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Small Cheval last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Small Cheval on file is from Oct 13, 2017. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Small Cheval's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Small Cheval 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 Small 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.