JUL 10
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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KATHY DE'S.
EAT. 87/100
3642 S PARNELL AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected July 10, 2025 · passed
Passed all 20 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
20
17 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
61
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
14 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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 282024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 28
2024
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 12023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 1
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OCT 282022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 28
2022
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENT HOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 82021PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 8
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
GLOVES USED PROPERLY
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.GLOVES WERE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.(COS)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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)
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JUN 182020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUN 18
2020
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS(BREAD CRUMBS).
JAN 222020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 22
2020
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN PREP AREA ALONG HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
APR 222019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 22
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
CORRECTED
FEB 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED (1-2018). INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND OBTAIN
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 22017PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 2
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND PREPARED SALADS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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.
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.
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.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
APR 62016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 6
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 142015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 14
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
DEC 82014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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 32014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 3
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
NEED TO REPLACE LIGHT THAT IS OUT ABOVE FRYER.
MAR 282013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 28
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 292012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 29
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
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 22011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 82011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 8
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 82010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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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