Small Cheval
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
100
Score
Across the available record, Small Cheval has 13 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 19, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Small Cheval's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: FRONT ENTRY DOOR LOWER GAP ABOUT 1/4 IN SPACES...REAR EXIT DOOR LOWER RIGHT GAP ABOUT 1/4...REAR EXIT DOOR GAP ALL THE WAY AROUND AND UNEVEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL GAPS, ***MUST REPLACE REAR DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING AND PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY FROM INSECTS.***
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AS WELL AS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, SMALL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE CO2 TANKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Aug 6, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS LEFT WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.
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Oct 3, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 8, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Dec 16, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE REGISTERING INDICATORS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE INSIDE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BLOCKING MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST ORGANIZE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE ACCESS TO MOP SINK.
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Apr 21, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZIG SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 9, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZIG SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 26, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 16, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURGERS ON MENU THAT IS PAINTED ON WALL . SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOT NOTE,DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER TO ALL MENUS. CONSUMER ADVISORY HAS TO BE LOCATED ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED(11/30/2018). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS POST SUMMARY REPORT FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING. -
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Nov 30, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 (N)- OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- FOUND NO COMPLETE PROCEDURES ON SITE FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMITING AND DIAREAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUE.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 (A)- OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS, FOR CUSTOMER VIEW. INFORMED MANAGER THAT THE DISCLOSURE/REMINDER STATEMENT AND INDICATOR MUST BE IN PLAIN VIEW OF THE CUSTOMER, INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE, DISCLOSURE/REMINDER INDICATED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION # 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12- OBSERVED NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO DETERMINE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS) ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.17- OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/INSTALL CEILING TITLES IN MISSING AREAS. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 21, 2017
License
1 minor violation.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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 Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Small Cheval?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Small Cheval.
Has Small Cheval's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Small Cheval have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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.
How often is Small Cheval inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Small Cheval is inspected around two times per year on average.
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