Shay-Boo's Kitchen

3357 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
American
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2015, Shay-Boo's Kitchen has six inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 13, 2017. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Shay-Boo's Kitchen's record stops at Jun 13, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Among Chicago restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE STORAGE SHELVING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT ALONG THE WALL AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND FRONT PREP TABLE TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE GREASE AND RUST.
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Oct 25, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND CLEAN THE FILTERS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Oct 14, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: THE FRONT OUTER DOOR IS NOT RODENT PROOF,HAS A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR,TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYERS AND CLEAN THE FILTERS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE 3 DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Feb 18, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. ALSO REPAIR DOOR WITH THE DUCT TAPE (NEED TO REMOVE).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE BOX FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYER DOORS, AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER NOT CLEAN,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER PIPE UNDER THE SINK LEAKING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO.
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Jul 9, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 5, 2015
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG AT PREMISES. 7-38-020. SERIOUS VIOLATION.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AT PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT FIXTURES NOT SHIELDED AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT PATIO AREAS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(GARBAGE, OLD EQUIPMENT ETC.)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shay-Boo's Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shay-Boo's Kitchen on file is from Jun 13, 2017. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shay-Boo's Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shay-Boo's Kitchen.

Has Shay-Boo's Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shay-Boo's Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shay-Boo's Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.