Shake a Leg
Last inspected: Apr 11, 2025
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Shake a Leg stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up four times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Apr 11, 2025
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS OVER THE FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED UTENSILS ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT; ADVISED TO PROPERLY COVER UTENSILS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SINGLE USE BOWLS AND SMALL PLATES ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEM IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN PREP TABLE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SOILED MOP IN BUCKET AT THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Mar 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED UTENSILS ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT; ADVISED TO PROPERLY COVER UTENSILS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SINGLE USE BOWLS AND SMALL PLATES ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEM IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN PREP TABLE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SOILED MOP IN BUCKET AT THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS OVER THE FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Sep 10, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, HERBS, ETC.) STORED IN CLEAR BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL STRUCTURE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA NEAR THE COMPUTER SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Apr 25, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2023
License
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS SANITIZER TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ONSITE FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED ALONG WITH THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE STORED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON PREMISE WITHOUT GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shake a Leg last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shake a Leg on file is from Apr 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shake a Leg?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shake a Leg.
Has Shake a Leg's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shake a Leg have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shake a Leg means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Shake a Leg inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shake a Leg is inspected around three times per year on average.
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