SMALL CHEVAL.

Chicago Health Dept

1119 W WAVELAND AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2026).

4 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected May 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
9
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 28
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE A VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

AUG 4
2025
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED IN USE ICE SCOOPS STORED WITH HANDLES IN CONTACT WITH ICE IN BAR ICE BIN ON FIRST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL SCOOPS SO THAT HANDLES ARE NOT IN CONTACT WITH FOOD ITEMS IN BETWEEN USE.

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

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE DETERGENT BOTTLE SET UP/TUBES AT THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE IN THE REAR DISH MACHINE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETERMINE SOURCE OF LEAK, SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOT WATER HANDLE ON RIGHT SIDE FAUCET OF THREE (3) COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA IN REAR OF MAIN FLOOR PREP AREA TO NOT FULLY ENGAGE AND SHUT OFF THE WATER EVERY TIME, CAUSING A SLIGHT LEAK/DRIP. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED TWO (2) OF THREE (3) LIGHTS NOT FUNCTIONAL IN THE OVERHEAD EXHAUST/LIGHITNG IN THE HIGH HEAT DISH MACHINE AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE LIGHTS TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED ON TOP OF PACKAGED ITEMS AND DRINKS IN THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE/PREP AREA BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL ITEMS ARE STORED IN A DESIGNATED STORAGE AREA.

SEP 9
2024
PASS 2 violations
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN 2ND FLOOR DRINK STORAGE AREA ON WEST SIDE OF BAR TO HAVE EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA FREE OF EXCESSIVE CALCIUM BUILD UP.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATES PRESENT WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ON SITE.

MAR 14
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

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