What is Katsu-shack's health inspection score?

Katsu-shack has a SafeDine safety score of 82 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Katsu-shack last inspected?

Katsu-shack was last inspected on October 2, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Katsu-shack have?

Katsu-shack has 10 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Katsu-shack safe to eat at?

Katsu-shack has a good safety record with a score of 82/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Katsu-shack serve?

Katsu-shack serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Katsu-shack

Name: Katsu-shack
Address: 3109 N HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60657
Rating: 82

3109 N HALSTED ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/2/2024

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0Good

American•Lakeview

Ranked #431 of 997 in LakeviewBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Oct 2, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

20 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

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

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (82/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jul

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS- RICE, CHICKEN, ETC.- ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
NO RUNNING WATER THROGHOUT PREMISES, FOUND WATER TEMPERATURE AT 72.5 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS ON PREMISES. WATER TEMPERATURE MUST A MINIMAL 100.0 F AT HANDWASH SINK AND 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). OFFICE NOTIFIED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Med3 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

59/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CURRENT ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
NO DOOR/SEPERATION BARRIER AT REAR OF PREP AREA LEADING TOWARDS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE A DOOR/BARRIER AT SAID LOCATION TO SEPERATE PREP AREA AND CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT ALL SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 89.4 F AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE RUNNING HOT WATER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT MINIMAL 110.0 F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND A MININMAL OF 100.0 F AT HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

Base deductions−31 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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