What is AU Cheval's health inspection score?

AU Cheval has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was AU Cheval last inspected?

AU Cheval was last inspected on June 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does AU Cheval have?

AU Cheval has 9 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is AU Cheval safe to eat at?

Yes, AU Cheval has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does AU Cheval serve?

AU Cheval serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

AU Cheval

Name: AU Cheval
Address: 800 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 90

800 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #238 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Jun 17, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

800 W RANDOLPH ST, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

Dec

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Suspected Food Poisoning

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALK-IN COOLER, SUCH AS 10LBS OF CHICKEN AT 48.5F. THE MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL OF 10 LBS AT $105. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BOTH WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Nov 22

Suspected Food Poisoning InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 46.7F INSIDE OF COOLER. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41.0F OR BELOW INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS AT A COST OF $250.00.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED CLEAN PLATES AND CUPS NEXT TO HAND SINK AT MAIN PREP LINE. MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR REMOVE UTENSILS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11--OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−9 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SERVING PLATES ON BAR TOP WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE SITTING AT MAIN PREP LINE. FOOD HANDLERS WERE SEEN USING PLATES FROM BAR TOP TO PLATE ORDERS FOR CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLATES/UTENSILS FROM BAR TOP WHERE CUSTOMERS ARE SITITNG TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT AT VENTILATION HOOD 1ST FLOOR MAIN PREP LINE. MUST REPLACE WITH OPERABLE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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