Chicago
41
BEAT

Outkast

7137 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619 · Chatham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
41/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 5 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene

Inspections
5
2 passed
Last Inspected
2023-11-28
Pass Rate
40%
3 failures
Score
41/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2023-11-28)
Failed 3 inspections (2023, 2022, 2022)
Pest Activity issues found across 8 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 13×
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2023-11-28 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

2023-11-21 Fail Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

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, ...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OIL COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH LIQUID AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

2022-05-13 Pass License Re-Inspection
3
minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2022-05-12 Fail License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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. ...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2022-04-28 Fail License
CRITICAL 14
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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).

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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 CONTR...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.

minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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