SMALL CHEVAL.

Chicago Health Dept

1352 W LAKE ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 3 critical violations noted.

5 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 2

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MAINTENANCE TOOLS (WRENCH, PLIERS) STORED NEXT TO FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

FEB 10

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

FEB 3

2025

FAIL 5 violations

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

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.

JAN 5

2024

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

DEC 6

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOORS.

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