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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Small Cheval

1959 N Halsted St

Last inspected Feb 13, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

1 inspection

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Feb 13, 2025

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4 recorded violations

notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY WITH A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG ENTIRE BOTTOM OF DOOR DUE TO MISSING DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH IN WOMEN'S OR UNISEX BATHROOMS.

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
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED WALLS, CABINETS, AND WOODEN PANELING NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA TO NOT BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/FINISH ALL RAW WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AREA.

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, Feb 13, 2025 · Original Source

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