Kathy De's

Chicago Health Dept

3642 S PARNELL AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

21 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 19

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

Unapproved source, found 20lbs of vacuum packaged dry sausage in front display cooler with no labels on packages, manager stated that " sausages are made at home" instructed manager to obtain food only from licensed food facility. priority violation 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Meat slicer not clean behind blade, instructed to clean and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Restroom next to dish washing area not self-closing door, instructed to install a self-closing device.

JUL 10

2025

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD LABELS ON READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT CASHIER AREA AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 28

2024

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS AND DISPLAY COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. AIR AMIBIENTS THERMOMETERS WERE PROVIDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. A STOPPER WAS PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 1

2023

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

OCT 28

2022

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENT HOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 8

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS SLICED TOMATO AND BIB LETTUCE PUT ON TO A SANDWICH BY FOOD HANDLER.MUST WEAR GLOVES OR PROVIDE UTENSILS .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY FOOD HANDLER.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES

Minor Employee Hygiene

GLOVES USED PROPERLY

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.GLOVES WERE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.(COS)

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

This Order requires that all individuals and businesses in the City of Chicago shall observe the following: (a) Any individual, regardless of vaccination status, who is age two or older and able to medically tolerate a mask (a paper, fabric or cloth filter that securely covers the nose and the mouth) shall be required to wear a mask when indoors an any public place, which for purposes of this Order includes any common or share space in: (i) a residential multi-unit building or (ii) any non-residential building, unless otherwise provided for in the Phase 5 Guidance issued by the Office of the Mayor. OBSERVED EMPLOYEES AND CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN RESTAURANT.OBSERVED OWNER SITTING AT HIGH TOP TABLE IN DINING AREA,CASHIER AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,2- FEMALE AND 1- MALE FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE IN REAR PREP AREA AND 3- CUSTOMERS NOT WEARING FACE COVERING.MASK WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(7-28-060)(CITATION ISSUED)

JUN 18

2020

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS(BREAD CRUMBS).

JAN 22

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN PREP AREA ALONG HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

APR 22

2019

PASS 1 violation

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

CORRECTED

FEB 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE OR KIT FOR VOMIT OR DIARRHEA ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS WITH A DISCARD DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD CONSUMER ADVISORY ON FOOTNOTE OF THE MENU INCLUDING AN ASTERISK FOR EACH FOOD THAT IS PREPARED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED (1-2018). INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND OBTAIN

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

MAY 2

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN PREP AREA. OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, LID, SPONGE AND SCRUBBER STORED INSIDE BASIN OF EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM EXPOSED SINK. EXPOSED SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND PREPARED SALADS IN DISPLAY COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Food Temperature

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. PROVIDE ACCESS TO UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.

AUG 26

2016

PASS · 0 violations

APR 6

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Food Temperature

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COLD/HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR BETWEEN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE WHERE MEAT SLICER IS PLACED.

MAY 14

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DELI COOLER. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST ORGANIZE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

DEC 8

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED THE CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT OF THE REAR COOLER FALLING DOWN, INSTRUCTED TO RE-ATTACH. ALSO OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

FEB 3

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CHOPPER, CLEAN REAR TABLE SHELF, HOOD,AND CLEAN COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE COFFEE BSSKET.ALSO CLEAN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NEED TO REPLACE LIGHT THAT IS OUT ABOVE FRYER.

MAR 28

2013

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, SIDE OF GRILL, AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 29

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.

DEC 2

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DEBRIS UNDER STORAGE CRATES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

JUN 8

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL COOKED FOODS,SOUPS,MEATS ETC.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM UNDER STORAGE CRATES IN REAR ROOM.

DEC 8

2010

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL FOODS PRE-PACKAGED & PRE-WRAPPED STORED IN COOLER(S) MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. INSTALL BARRIERS ON COUNTERS WHERE REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE (SALAD PREP STATION AREA) IS LOCATED AND WHERE MEAT SLICER & PREP TABLE IS LOCATED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CANOPY & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST MINIMIZE BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS AND USE UTENSILS WHENEVER POSSIBLE WHEN PREPARING SANDWICHES, SALADS ETC.

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