Small Cheval

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 24, 2026 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Aug 10, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed tcs/raw foods held at improper internal temperatures in the kitchen prep cold holding unit, such as 5lbs of cheese at 48.0f and 2lbs of bacon at 50.0f manager discarded and denatured a total 7lbs at $200. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 45f at kitchen cold holding unit. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. Refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (chicken, hamburgers, and french fries) must be on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

3. Apr 23, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Nov 25, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping clothes while not in use in sanitizing solution.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean the floor inside the basement walk in cooler around the tanks.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

5. Feb 15, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain small garbage can with lid in the unisex washrooms as required.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the filters above the flat top grill dirty. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

6. Apr 19, 2023 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   3 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observered 0 ppm sanitizer in 3 compartment sink while food handler was washing multi use utensil. Chemical system was in poor repair at time of inspection. Ecolab arrived to correct issue. Priority violation 7-38-025 citation issued

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Observered handsink in rear prep area in poor repair. P-trap not containing water to allow for proper wastewater disposal. Water is flowing to the floor. Water is not coming out of automatic faucet at handsink in main prep area. Maintenance person has arrived and corrected violation. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Found no stem thermometer on site to properly measure temperature of all tcs food products. Instructed to obtain stem thermometer and maintain at all times. Manager arrived and provided thermometer priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation filters in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared, handled and served such as (hamburgers, french fries, and milk shakes) instructed to have someone with a sanitation certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: All city of chicago sanitation certificate holders in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Jul 15, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

8. Jul 12, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

   2 critical1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Must install a hand washing sign at all hand washing/ wash bowl sinks.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hand wash sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to install and maintain handsink according to food code standards. Must be supplied with adequate plumbing from city water system, hot/cold running water, sufficient water pressure and with soap, hand drying provisions and handwashing signage. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training for all employees.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training