Non-Inspection
Oct 19, 2026
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 19, 2026 · Original Source
Shared Kitchen · Chicago, IL
Catering Out The Box
4300 W Lake St
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Quick Answers
- When was Catering Out The Box last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 19, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “No Entry”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 6 inspections on record, from May 17, 2024 to Oct 19, 2026.
- Has Catering Out The Box ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 6 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated May 17, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
6 inspectionsCanvass
Aug 8, 2025
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Aug 8, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2025 · Original Source
License
May 5, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED TABLE ATTACHED MECHANICAL CAN OPENER TO BE SOILED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN, REPLACE, AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GRIME IN FLOOR DRAINS IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 5, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
May 24, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING WITH DRIED FLOOR DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 24, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
May 17, 2024
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official Wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s Notes
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.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED ALL PREP TABLE SHELVING WITH DRIED FLOOR DEBRIS ON SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 17, 2024 · Original Source