What is Small Cheval's health inspection score?

Small Cheval has a SafeDine safety score of 91 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 April 23, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Small Cheval have?

Small Cheval has 14 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 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Small Cheval

Name: Small Cheval
Address: 1307-1309 E 53RD ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 91

1307-1309 E 53RD ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Excellent

Hyde Park

Ranked #30 of 245 in Hyde Park

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Apr 23, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

1307-1309 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

Apr

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHES WHILE NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AROUND THE TANKS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMALL GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN THE UNISEX WASHROOMS AS REQUIRED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE FLAT TOP GRILL DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−41 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (HAMBURGERS, FRENCH FRIES, AND MILK SHAKES) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOMEONE WITH A SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVERED 0 PPM SANITIZER IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE FOOD HANDLER WAS WASHING MULTI USE UTENSIL. CHEMICAL SYSTEM WAS IN POOR REPAIR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ECOLAB ARRIVED TO CORRECT ISSUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY MEASURE TEMPERATURE OF ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN STEM THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED AND PROVIDED THERMOMETER PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVERED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR. P-TRAP NOT CONTAINING WATER TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASTEWATER DISPOSAL. WATER IS FLOWING TO THE FLOOR. WATER IS NOT COMING OUT OF AUTOMATIC FAUCET AT HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. MAINTENANCE PERSON HAS ARRIVED AND CORRECTED VIOLATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 22

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Basic

3 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASH SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN HANDSINK ACCORDING TO FOOD CODE STANDARDS. MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH ADEQUATE PLUMBING FROM CITY WATER SYSTEM, HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER, SUFFICIENT WATER PRESSURE AND WITH SOAP, HAND DRYING PROVISIONS AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SIGN AT ALL HAND WASHING/ WASH BOWL SINKS.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Base deductions−22 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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