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Catering Out the Box

4300 W Lake St, Chicago, IL 60624

Shared Kitchen ZIP 60624 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Aug 8, 2025

Catering Out the Box was last inspected on August 8, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

August 8, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 observed all prep table shelving with dried floor debris on surfaces. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 noted wall base on wall where 3 compartment sink is located deattached. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all prep table shelving with dried floor debris on surfaces. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the prep area, behind heavy equipment, and under storage shelving units with food debris throughout. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted wall base on wall where 3 compartment sink is located deattached. Instructed to repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at bottom pipe of handwashing sink built into prep table. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed four light bulbs in ventilation hood blown out. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the faucet in the womens toilet room leaking from the faucet head. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of clutter in the rear storage area and inside the garage area. Instructed to organize and maintain areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.