Small Cheval
1345 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610 · Old Town · Restaurant · High risk
Clean record — passed all 12 inspections
Last Inspected
2025-03-19
What You Should Know
✓ 12 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-03-19
✓ No failures across all 12 inspections on record
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
⚠ Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
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Types of Issues Found
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 6×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 3×
📋 Documentation & Training critical 2×
🌡 Food Temperature serious 2×
🔧 Facility Condition serious 2×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 1×
Inspection History
CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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...
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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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CRITICAL 1 ▾
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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.
CRITICAL 2 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
2021-04-08 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
2020-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint 2 ▾
serious Food Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER BLOCKING MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST ORGANIZE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE ACCESS TO MOP SINK.
2020-04-21 Pass Short Form Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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.
serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2020-04-09 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 3 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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.
serious Employee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
2019-04-26 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
2019-04-16 Pass w/ Conditions Suspected Food Poisoning CRITICAL 3 ▾
serious Facility Condition
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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. CITATI...
critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING. -
minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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.
2018-11-30 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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.
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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.
serious Other
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
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 O...
minor Food Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
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.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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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minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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