MAR 19
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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SMALL CHEVAL.
EAT. 100/100
1345 N WELLS ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 19, 2026 · passed
Passed all 13 inspections, but 8 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
10 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Dec 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 192025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 19
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 IS TIGHT FITTING AND PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY FROM INSECTS.***
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.
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.
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.
OCT 182023PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2023
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OCT 32022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 3
2022
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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.
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APR 82021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2021
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
DEC 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 16
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER BLOCKING MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST ORGANIZE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE ACCESS TO MOP SINK.
APR 212020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 21
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 92020PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 9
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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. CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING. -
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.
NOV 302018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
DEC 212017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 21
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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