What is Small Cheval's health inspection score?

Small Cheval has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). 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 February 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Small Cheval have?

Small Cheval has 4 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Small Cheval safe to eat at?

Small Cheval has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

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: 1959 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 64

1959 N HALSTED ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/13/2025

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0Fair

American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #539 of 754 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Unknown

1 inspection

Last: Feb 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

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

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

Latest

100% 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

1959 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60614

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Inspection History

1 record on file

1 License

Feb 25

License InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total1 risk factor

76/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010. PROVIDED COPY/EXAMPLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY WITH A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH ALONG ENTIRE BOTTOM OF DOOR DUE TO MISSING DOOR SWEEP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PEST PROOF REAR DOOR LEADING TO ALLEY.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN'S BATHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED TRASH IN WOMEN'S OR UNISEX BATHROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS, CABINETS, AND WOODEN PANELING NEAR THE FRONT COUNTER/PREP AREA TO NOT BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT, AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL/FINISH ALL RAW WOOD TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE AREA.

Base deductions−19 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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