Small Cheval
1732 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, IL 60647 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2283633
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 7 | 2 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 | 2 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2014 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
Inspections
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Sep 17, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
COOLING UUNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COOLING UNIT CONTAINING SHAKE INGREDIENTS (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVERING IN BOTH UNISEX TOILETROOMS. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 22, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): **C** Temperature Measuring Devices (NO THERMOMETER IN EQUIPMENT) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 15, 2025 Recent Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): **C** Temperature Measuring Devices (NO THERMOMETER IN EQUIPMENT) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 3, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-204.112(B): **C** Temperature Measuring Devices (NO THERMOMETER IN EQUIPMENT) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED ON THE PREMISES FROM INSPECTION# 2627802 DATED 12/01/25. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
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Dec 1, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD BE IMPROPER: OBSERVED CHICKEN TENDERS RANGING IN TEMPERATURES FROM 51.6-61.2F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLERS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
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Serious
Priority
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN COUNTER AND PREP AREA WHICH WOULD PROHIBITING CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMER INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR (QUAT AT 3 COMP SINK) AND (CHLORINE FOR LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE) SANITIZER & FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PIC WAS ABLE TO CALL AND GET TEST STRIPS FROM A DIFFERENT LOCATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 7, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 20, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER- WAGYU BEEF AT 45.9 F, PORK BACON AT 46.3 F, VEGGIE PATTIES AT 46.4 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. ALL SAID OUT OF TEMPERTURE TCS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHT OF FOOD DISCARDED- 43 LBS, VALUED AT $358.00.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
WALK IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINED, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATUE AT 47.4 F, FOUND WAGYU BEEF, BACON INSIDE SAID COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WALK IN COOLER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41.0 F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISHWASH HANDWASH SINK. MUST SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES IN WALL.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 24, 2022 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 18, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE MACHINE WITH A FINAL RINSE OF 100 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
CLEAN THE BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Severity not stated
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN RECORDS ON THE PREMISES RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 20, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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May 1, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FANS NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 19, 2019 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.)
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Severity not stated
Corrected on site
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER SWEEPING THE FLOOR THEN HE PICKED UP CUTTING BOARD AND TOOK IT THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND HANDLED A CLEAN KNIFE WITH DIRTY HANDS WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.COS(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Severity not stated
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 13LBS.BLANCHED FRENCH FRIES IN A PAN NEXT TO DEEP FRYER AT 63.5F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.13LBS. $6.76 (PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ADJACENT STORAGE AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 24, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP FOR THIS HANDWASHING SINK AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT PROVIDED FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH MENU ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THAT FOOD ITEM TO A REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
3-307.11 OBSERVED CUSTOMERS WALKING BEHIND THE COUNTER AND THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREA TO GET OUT TO THE OUTDOOR PATIO SEATING AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT CUSTOMERS CANNOT WALK THROUGH THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MUST EXIT THE SIDE DOOR TO GET TO THE PATIO.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jul 21, 2017 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER LINE.
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Not serious
Minor
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Dec 12, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Critical
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER (CHLORINE), NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. FINAL RINSE FOR CHLORINE READING IS 00PPM. EQUIPMENT NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Not serious
Minor
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED NO WATER LINE ON THE TAYLOR SERVE ICE MACHINE WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A WATER LINE OVER THE MACHINE....NOTED NO SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK BY THE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
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Serious
Critical
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Sep 17, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORE INSIDE ICE BIN AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON FOOD PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Not serious
Minor
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May 29, 2014 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL A DOOR OR GATE BETWEEN BEER COUNTER AND SERVICE COUNTER AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ENSURE PROPER STORAGE OF CLEANING ITEMS AND ANY FOOD ITEMS AND TO MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Not serious
Minor
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.