Small Cheval
1345 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2522469
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 3 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections
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May 14, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 19, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.***
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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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Severity not stated
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Aug 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Oct 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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Oct 3, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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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Severity not stated
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Apr 8, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 16, 2020 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER BLOCKING MOP SINK IN REAR. MUST ORGANIZE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO HAVE ACCESS TO MOP SINK.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Apr 21, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 9, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN OR POSTER NEAR FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 26, 2019 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 16, 2019 Suspected Food Poisoning · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED BACK DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTERING. -
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Nov 30, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 21, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Minor
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NO LIGHTS IN WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.