What is Outset's health inspection score?

Outset has a SafeDine safety score of 32 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Outset last inspected?

Outset was last inspected on July 15, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Outset have?

Outset has 18 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Outset safe to eat at?

Outset has a safety score of 32/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Outset

Name: Outset
Address: 1675 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, 60642
Rating: 32

1675 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 7/15/2024

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0Poor

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Jul 15, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

21 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-68

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-23 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-9 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+92 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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.

Location

1675 N ELSTON AVE, Chicago, IL 60642

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jul 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTSIDE EXIT DOORS MISSING DOOR SWEEPS WITH A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND CENTER OF THE 2 DOOR EXITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.

Base deductions−5 pts

Jun 24

License InspectionFail

8 High3 Med6 Basic

17 total2 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−107 pts

High Priority (8)

−80 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRCUTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK INSTALLED IN THE 1ST FLOOR BACKSTAGE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE POSTED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BARS AND IN THE WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZER ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED NO REACH-IN COOLERS OR WALK-IN COOLER TURNED ON AND WORKING AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COOLERS MUST BE TURNED ON AND MAINTAINING A TEMPERATURE BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE TEMPERATURE OF COLD FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL OUTSIDE EXIT DOORS MISSING DOOR SWEEPS WITH A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM AND CENTER OF THE 2 DOOR EXITS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL OUTER OPENINGS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SANITIZER CONCENTRATION AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS BEHIND THE BARS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL WOMEN'S WASHROOMS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED NO COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DUMPSTER OR A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH A WASTE HAULING COMPANY TO PROVIDE A DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNPAINTED DRYWALL CEILING AND WALLS IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOMS AND 1ST FLOOR BACKSTAGE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE IN THE WASHROOMS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR BARS WHERE DISHES AND UTENSILS ARE BEING WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL WAREWASHING AREAS.

Base deductions−107 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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