Chicago · Official inspection records
4300 W LAKE ST · Chicago, IL 60624
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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CATERING OUT THE BOX on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · CATERING OUT THE BOX · 4300 W LAKE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · CATERING OUT THE BOX · 4300 W LAKE ST
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING WITH DRIED FLOOR DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 NOTED WALL BASE ON WALL WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED DEATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 NOTED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL AND UTILITY CLOSETS, AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CRATES, ORGANIZE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO CLEAN AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST ADEQUATELY. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE
Location recorded for this inspection · CATERING OUT THE BOX · 4300 W LAKE ST
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH PROOF OF VALID ORGINAL FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE PREPARING (MILK, CHICKEN, BEEF) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIME AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZER STRENGTH AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING WITH DRIED FLOOR DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED WALL BASE ON WALL WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED DEATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS IN ELECTRICAL AND UTILITY CLOSETS, AS WELL AS THROUGHOUT PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CRATES, ORGANIZE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, AND ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO CLEAN AND PREVENT HIDING SPACES FOR PEST ADEQUATELY. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
Location recorded for this inspection · CATERING OUT THE BOX · 4300 W LAKE ST
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM PIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK BUILT INTO PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOUR LIGHT BULBS IN VENTILATION HOOD BLOWN OUT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · CATERING OUT THE BOX · 4300 W LAKE ST
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OPENING UNDER THE DEEP FRYER UNITS WHERE THE OIL IS DRAINED AND FILTERED WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM LEAKING FROM THE FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE THE GARAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
Local context · Chicago
128 of 162 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2817944.
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