What is Small Cheval's health inspection score?

Small Cheval has a SafeDine safety score of 92 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Small Cheval last inspected?

Small Cheval was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Small Cheval have?

Small Cheval has 11 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Small Cheval safe to eat at?

Yes, Small Cheval has an excellent safety record with a score of 92/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Small Cheval serve?

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

Official Health Record

Small Cheval

Name: Small Cheval
Address: 1732 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago, 60647
Rating: 92

1732 N MILWAUKEE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Excellent

American•Logan Square

Ranked #136 of 735 in Logan SquareBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

1.8

Avg Violations

4 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

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-8

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

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.

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Dec 2025

3 inspections

4 intermediate

3 basic

Dec

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Recent Inspection3 Complaint

Jan 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
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.

Base deductions−5 pts

Dec 25

Recent Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
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.

Base deductions−5 pts

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
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.

Base deductions−7 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med2 Basic

4 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.

Base deductions−14 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med1 Basic

3 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SMALL HOLES IN WALL BEHIND DISHWASH HANDWASH SINK. MUST SEAL ALL SMALL HOLES IN WALL.

Base deductions−17 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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