Outside the Box Carryout and Catering

1734 W 35Th St, Chicago, IL 60609
Catering
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2022
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Score
Low Risk

Outside the Box Carryout and Catering appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 16, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Outside the Box Carryout and Catering's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 16, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.

When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Outside the Box Carryout and Catering's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 16, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENROLL FOR CLASS TO RECERTIFY AND/OR OBTAIN A NEW CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. PRORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR IN BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENTS AND INTERIOR AREA OF THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE STOVE AND FRYERS IN FRONT COOKING AREA; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
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Jun 4, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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May 21, 2021
License
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE NOR A FREEZER AT 0.0F FOR FROZEN FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER AT ENTRY TO FRONT PREP AREA MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN..OBSERVED OVERHEAD WASTE PIPE IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST WRAP AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO REMINDER NOR DISCLOSURE OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDER COOKED FOODS ON MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INCORRECT CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE CORRECT ONES AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER SUPPLY LINE FOR REAR HAND SINK.MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY 7-38-030(C)
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Outside the Box Carryout and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Outside the Box Carryout and Catering on file is from Jun 16, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Outside the Box Carryout and Catering?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Outside the Box Carryout and Catering.

Has Outside the Box Carryout and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Outside the Box Carryout and Catering have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Outside the Box Carryout and Catering means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.