Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Small Cheval

Name: Small Cheval
Address: 1732 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL

1732 N Milwaukee Ave

Last inspected Sep 17, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

6 inspections

Complaint

Sep 17, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

COOLING UUNABLE TO LOCATE THERMOMETER INSIDE OF COOLING UNIT CONTAINING SHAKE INGREDIENTS (MILK). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

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Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

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This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

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notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE WITHOUT COVERING IN BOTH UNISEX TOILETROOMS. INTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 17, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Jan 22, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

Recent Inspection

Dec 15, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 3, 2025

Fail

2 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 61Other

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SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

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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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 3, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 1, 2025

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

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notedCode 39Contamination

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CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

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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Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

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notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 1, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint