Shimbo's
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2016
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Score
Shimbo's appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 22, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Shimbo's is from Apr 22, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 22, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE GASKET AROUND INTERIOR 2-DR COOLER IN PREP AREA. PROVIDE COVER FOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL COLD WATER KNOB AT EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK TO PREVENT DRIPPING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE WASTE WATER IN MOP BUCKET, PROPERLY STORE MOP.
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Jun 17, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED A FEW FOOD ITEM STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE REACH IN FREEZER. ALSO OPEN #10 CAN WITH REMAINDER OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED STORAGE SHELING WITH SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO EXTERIOR OF LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS DIRTY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNER IN THE FOLLOWING AREA: AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,COOLERS AND FREEZER AND DRY GOODS STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED THE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR AND LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSREVERED COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDED AND WEAR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Nov 7, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR AT THE REAR DOOR IN POOR CONDITION,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE ALL MISSING TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO REPAIR CEILING IN FRONT OF HOOD WEST SIDE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Mar 27, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS SUGAR, CORN STARCH, NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, AND INTERIOR OF CONDIMENT COOLER FRONT, AND MICROWAVE 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 PEELING PAINT AT CEILING OVER FRONT WINDOW, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND RESEAL.ALSO WALL FRONT BEHIND DOOR NEEDS CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT 3 COMP. SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Jun 10, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVES TO REMOVE DUST AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKS MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT AFTER USE/MOP,MOP BUCKET.
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Jul 28, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.INSTALL PAPER TOWEL DEVICE AT EXPOSE SINK AND HAND SINK IN WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS OF DEBRIS AROUND HOT WATER TANK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS NOT CLEAN AT EXPOSE HAND SINK,MUST CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.NO METAL STEM THEROMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER,MUST PROVIDE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees must wear garments that are clean and of washable character and nature. All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shimbo's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shimbo's on file is from Apr 22, 2016. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shimbo's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shimbo's.
Has Shimbo's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shimbo's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shimbo's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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