Outset
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2024
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Score
The inspection history at Outset is still short, with only two visits logged. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 15, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 17 violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
“Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Outset is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTSIDE EXIT DOORS MISSING DOOR SWEEPS WITH A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND CENTER OF THE 2 DOOR EXITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Jun 28, 2024
License
2 critical violations. 9 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REACH-IN COOLERS OR WALK-IN COOLER TURNED ON AND WORKING AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE 1ST FLOOR BACKSTAGE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DUMPSTER OR A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY TO PROVIDE A DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS WHERE DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE BEING WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL WAREWASHING AREAS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BARS AND IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTSIDE EXIT DOORS MISSING DOOR SWEEPS WITH A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND CENTER OF THE 2 DOOR EXITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNPAINTED DRYWALL CEILING AND WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS AND 1ST FLOOR BACKSTAGE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN THE WASHROOMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Outset last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Outset on file is from Jul 15, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Outset?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Outset.
Has Outset's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Outset have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly 17 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Outset 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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