What is Small Cheval's health inspection score?

Small Cheval has a SafeDine safety score of 100 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 May 14, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Small Cheval have?

Small Cheval has 7 total violations across 2 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 100/100. 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: 1345 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 100

1345 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/14/2026

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0Excellent

American•Old Town

Ranked #28 of 367 in Old TownBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 14, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

This month

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 99/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

Mar

May 2026

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Short Form Complaint5 Canvass

May 26

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: FRONT ENTRY DOOR LOWER GAP ABOUT 1/4 IN SPACES...REAR EXIT DOOR LOWER RIGHT GAP ABOUT 1/4...REAR EXIT DOOR GAP ALL THE WAY AROUND AND UNEVEN FROM THE OUTSIDE. INTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL GAPS, ***MUST REPLACE REAR DOOR SO THAT IT IS TIGHT FITTING AND PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY FROM INSECTS.***

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DUST ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED VERY LOOSE FAUCET UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, DUST AND DEBRIS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AS WELL AS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE, SMALL FOOD DEBRIS AT THE CO2 TANKS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
EXTERIOR FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS LEFT WIDE OPEN WHICH ALLOWS FOR PESTS/INSECTS TO ENTER. EXTERIOR DOORS SHALL BE: SELF-CLOSING, SOLID AND TIGHT FITTING, AND LIMITED TO DESIGNATED USE.

Base deductions−5 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−12 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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