What is Outkast's health inspection score?

Outkast has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Outkast last inspected?

Outkast was last inspected on November 20, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Outkast have?

Outkast has 27 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Outkast safe to eat at?

Yes, Outkast has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Outkast

Name: Outkast
Address: 7137 S STATE ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 88

7137 S STATE ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/20/2024

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Nov 20, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

38%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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7137 S STATE ST , Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

May 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

Jun

Nov 2023

2 inspections

5 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

May

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 License Re-Inspection1 License

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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, NO CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE OIL COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH LIQUID AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MISSING CEILING TILE IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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. 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 22

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med10 Basic

14 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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 CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH FOOD SPILLS AND FOOD DEBRIS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT BOTTOM OF HANDSINK IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
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)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−50 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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