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Small Cheval Waveland

1119 W Waveland Ave, Chicago, IL 60613
French
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Small Cheval Waveland stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Aug 4, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Small Cheval Waveland trails the local norm. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE DETERGENT BOTTLE SET UP/TUBES AT THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH MACHINE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETERMINE SOURCE OF LEAK, SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR OF MAIN FLOOR PREP AREA TO NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND SHUT OFF THE WATER EVERY TIME, CAUSING A SLIGHT LEAK/DRIP. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST/LIGHITNG IN THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN USE ICE SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN BAR ICE BIN ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF PACKAGED ITEMS AND DRINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/PREP AREA BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE STORED IN A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA.
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Sep 9, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN 2ND FLOOR DRINK STORAGE AREA ON WEST SIDE OF BAR TO HAVE EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD UP.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES PRESENT WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE.
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90
Mar 14, 2023
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Small Cheval Waveland last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Small Cheval Waveland on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Small Cheval Waveland?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Small Cheval Waveland.

Has Small Cheval Waveland's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Small Cheval Waveland have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Small Cheval Waveland 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 Small Cheval Waveland inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Small Cheval Waveland is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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