Stealing takeout is illegal, but it does not constitute a crime. This is a public security case. If the perpetrator steals, swindles, robs, robs, extorts or intentionally damages public or private property, he shall be detained for not less than five days but not more than ten days, and may also be fined not more than 500 yuan. If the circumstances are serious, he shall be detained for more than 10 and less than 15, and may also be fined less than 1000 yuan.

Legal objectivity:

Article 49 of the Law on Public Security Administration Punishment: Anyone who steals, swindles, robs, robs, extorts or intentionally damages public or private property shall be detained for more than five days and less than ten days, and may also be fined less than 500 yuan; If the circumstances are serious, he shall be detained for more than 10 and less than 15, and may also be fined less than 1000 yuan. Fifth public security management punishment must be based on facts, and the nature, circumstances and social harm of violations of public security management are equivalent. The implementation of public security management punishment should be open and fair, respect and protect human rights, and protect the personal dignity of citizens. Handling public security cases should adhere to the principle of combining education with punishment.