What is Shake A Leg's health inspection score?

Shake A Leg has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Shake A Leg last inspected?

Shake A Leg was last inspected on April 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shake A Leg have?

Shake A Leg has 25 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shake A Leg safe to eat at?

Shake A Leg has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Shake A Leg

Name: Shake A Leg
Address: 5512-5514 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 75

5512-5514 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Apr 11, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-13 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

5512-5514 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60651

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Apr

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Mar 2025

2 inspections

8 basic

Mar

Apr 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED EXPOSED UTENSILS ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT; ADVISED TO PROPERLY COVER UTENSILS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SINGLE USE BOWLS AND SMALL PLATES ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-102.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEM IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN PREP TABLE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.16 OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SOILED MOP IN BUCKET AT THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS OVER THE FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−14 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionFail

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED EXPOSED UTENSILS ON TOP OF HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT; ADVISED TO PROPERLY COVER UTENSILS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SINGLE USE BOWLS AND SMALL PLATES ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEM IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN PREP TABLE COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SOILED MOP IN BUCKET AT THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS OVER THE FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−16 pts

Mar 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED WORKING INGREDIENTS (SUGAR, SALT, HERBS, ETC.) STORED IN CLEAR BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED TWO SMALL HOLES IN THE WALL STRUCTURE IN THE FRONT BAR AREA NEAR THE COMPUTER SPACE. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.

Base deductions−9 pts

Apr 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

License InspectionFail

3 High4 Basic

7 total3 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
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.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NOTED FEMALE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM ON PREMISE WITHOUT GARBAGE RECEPTACLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASHROOMS AND UNISEX WASHROOMS
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
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.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 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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