Shake A Leg
5512-5514 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2901789
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2023 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
Inspections
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Apr 11, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
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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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS OVER THE FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 27, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
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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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
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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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF SOILED MOP IN BUCKET AT THE UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS OVER THE FRYER, GRILL AND STOVE IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 10, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING IN PREP AREA.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 25, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 21, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
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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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.