SMALL CHEVAL

150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ, CHICAGO, IL 60606 · Restaurant

12 inspections

CanvassJun 24, 2026
4 infractions
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED SIGNAGE NOT PROVIDED AT THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA HANDWASHING SINK NOTIFYING FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
- 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
  - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES: RAW BEEF AT 48.7F, VEGGIE PATTY AT 53.4F IN THE GRILL DRAWER COOLER; CHICKEN AT 47.0F AT THE FRONT LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES AND MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD-HOLDING. APPROXIMATELY 60.0 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $260.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED GASKETS AT THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, SPLIT AND TORN ALONG EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - OBSERVED SEVERAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON-SITE MISSING ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING TO ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassJul 8, 2025
0 infractions
CanvassApr 16, 2025
3 infractions
- 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
  - Bulk food container and spray bottle at cook line not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.
- 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
  - Deli cups not air dried after washing and stacking, Instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - Cracked edges at deli cups food container at 3-comp sink area, Instructed to use sound utensils free from any chipping or cracks.
CanvassJan 31, 2024
2 infractions
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - No temperature measuring devices on site for high temp dish machine, instructed to obtain. No citation issued.
- 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
  - Unable to locate backflow prevention device for the hose that's attached to the 3-comp sink faucet, instructed to keep exposed.
ComplaintFeb 28, 2023
1 infraction
- 8. HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
  - OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY A FOOD EMPLOYEE - OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE TOUCH HIS FACE WITH HIS HANDS, TOUCH HIS CLOTHING, AND THEN PUT ON CLEAN GLOVES BEFORE HANDLING CLEAN DISHES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS AFTER TOUCHING THEIR FACE OR ANY OTHER BODY PART BESIDES CLEAN HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REMOVED GLOVES, WASHED HANDS AND PUT ON NEW CLEAN GLOVES.
CanvassAug 9, 2022
1 infraction
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - FOUND MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
Non-InspectionMar 30, 2022
0 infractions
CanvassNov 6, 2019
9 infractions
- 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
  - OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
  - OBSERVED THAT HAND WASHING SINKS ARE NOT PROPERLY MARKED
- 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
  - OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (DIJONNAISE SAUCE, NOT PROPERLY DATED , STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - OBSERVED THAT EMPLOYEE WORKING IN REAR PREP AREA DOESNT HAVE ANY HAIR PROTECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
- 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
  - OBSERVED THAT SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WORE BRACELETS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.MUST REMOVE ALL JEWELRY EXCEPT PLAIN WEDDING BAND FROM HANDS WHILE WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR TO REACH UNDER COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
- 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
  - OBSERVED USE OF MILK CRATES FOR FOOD ELEVATION IN WALK IN COOLER-FREEZER.MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS MEANS OF SHELVING IN THE KITCHEN
- 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
  - FACILITY USES HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE AND DOESN'T HAVE PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
- 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
  - NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
CanvassMay 18, 2018
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - NO CUSTOMERY ADVISORY POSTED FOR HAMBURGERS.ADVIORY GIVEN/POSTED DURING INSPECTION.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN 2ND FL STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
  - observed no metal stem thermometer for food handlers to monitor food temperatures. instructed to provide.
License Re-InspectionOct 13, 2017
0 infractions
License Re-InspectionOct 12, 2017
1 infraction
- 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
  - Front prep area not protected. Observed inadequate barrier between front prep area counter, and toaster (on the side) and customer area. Must correct to be in compliance. Serious violation 7-38-005(a).
LicenseAug 24, 2017
5 infractions
- 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
  - OBSERVED REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT TURNED ON AND NOT MAINTAINING A COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
- 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT INSTALLED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HAND SINK (EXPOSED) WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.