Outkast
Last inspected: Nov 28, 2023
90
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Outkast, the earliest from 2020. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 28, 2023. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Outkast dates to Nov 28, 2023.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Outkast is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Nov 28, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OIL COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH LIQUID AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED ON THE CREVICES ON THE SIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT GREASE AND FOOD ENCRUSTED ON THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE TO TEST THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER USED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OIL COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH LIQUID AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ON THE CREVICES ON THE SIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH SLIGHT GREASE AND FOOD ENCRUSTED ON THE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 13, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF SHELVING UNITS WITH FLOOR TILES ADHERED TO SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES EASILY CLEANABLE AND NOT TO ATTRACT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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May 12, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR NEAR HOT WATER HEATER, IN OFFICE AREA ALONG WITH ONE LIVE INSECT (ROACH) AND UNDERNEATH FRONT DISPLAY COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM OF SHELVING UNITS WITH FLOOR TILES ADHERED TO SURFACE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLOOR TILES TO MAKE SURFACES EASILY CLEANABLE AND NOT TO ATTRACT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Apr 28, 2022
License
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OSBERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS OPEN AND TRASH UP NEAR THE RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(B)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT TWO OF THREE HANDWASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH HAND DRYING PROVISIONS/ PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO OF THREE HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL SINKS MUST BE MAINTAINED WITH SOAP/CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 20-30 DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH FRONT DISPLAY COOLER AND OBSERVED 10-20 DROPPINGS IN REAR NEAR HOT WATER HEATER AND 10-20 UNDERNEATH THE FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD FLIES AND INSECTS INSIDE DOOR TRACK AND INSIDE BOTTOM OF SODA DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Oct 26, 2021
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DUST, FOOD SPLATTER AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB IN THE TOILET ROOM MISSING (TURNS ON) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS AND WALLS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH STAINS. IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AND IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT COVERING NEAR FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN PROPER LIGHT COVERING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY POSSIBLE PHYSICAL HAZARDS IF LIGHTS WERE TO BREAK.
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Jul 22, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 74.5F AND SINGLE DOOR COKE COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN WASHROOM AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS MISSING INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outkast last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outkast on file is from Nov 28, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outkast?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Outkast.
Has Outkast's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Outkast have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Outkast 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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