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Small Cheval

1352 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 2, 2026

Small Cheval was last inspected on June 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 5 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 2, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical1 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: No hand drying provision at handwash sink in front prep area. Instd to have at handwash sink at all times. Paper towels provided at handwash sink after violation noted. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

    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: Handwash sink in rear prep area/warewashing area not accessible, rolling cart with containers of lettuce directly in front of handwash sink, blocking basin. Instd to have handwash sink accessible at all times. Rolling cart removed during inspection , handwashing sink now accessible. See above for violation issued 7-38-030(c) priority foundation

    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: METERED FAUCETS AT HANDWASH SINKS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS NOT PROVIDING FLOW WATER FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS. A self-closing, slow-closing, or metering faucet shall provide a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Maintenance tools (wrench, pliers) stored next to front handwash sink. Instd to store in designated area and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Missing allergen training for city of chicago certified manager on site. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the kitchen area, dishwashing area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provides appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Noted some use of milk crates for elevation in the kitchen area, dishwashing area, and dry storage area. Instructed not to use milk crates for elevation to prevent hiding places for pest. Must provides appropriate shelving for storage. All food items must also be stored 6" away from the wall.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: The observed outside grease receptacle needs t0 to have excessive grease removed from the lid and top of the container. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside dumpster with lids not closed due to trash overflowing. Instructed to correct and maintain to ensure tight fitting lids. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2587657 on 1/5/24 was not corrected: #10-instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirements

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to increase timer of hot water to ensure faucet is providing a flow of water for at least 15 seconds without the need to reactivate the faucet.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the front area cold holding unit. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install self closing device on toilet room doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.