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RestaurantLicence 1741617

Kathy De's

3642 S Parnell Ave, Chicago 60609

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Latest verdictConditionalAug 19, 2026 · 1 month ago
Inspections21since Dec 8, 2010
Fail rate0.0%0 of 21 verdictscitywide 22.4% · below average
City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

The whole record

  • Pass81%
  • Conditional19%
  • Fail0%
21 inspections from 2010 to 2026 · hover a mark
20132016201920222025
  1. ConditionalAug 19, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 11

      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.

    2. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

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

    3. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

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

  2. PassJul 10, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 37

      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.

  3. PassMar 28, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 36

      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.

    2. 41

      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

    3. 47

      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.

    4. 47

      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.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed a leak at the facuet of the three-compartment sink neck. Instructed to repair plumbing and maintain.

    6. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered receptacle in the unisex toilet room. Instructed to provide and maintain.

  4. PassJun 1, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

  5. PassOct 28, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female staff.

    2. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Found missing light bulb at vent hood. Must provide and maintain.

  6. ConditionalNov 8, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 9

      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)

    2. 10

      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.

    3. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

    4. 39

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

      Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and 3- compartment sink

    5. 41

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

      Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution.

    6. 44

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

      Must invert multi-use utensils on dish storage shelves

    7. 46

      Gloves used properly

      Observed employee not wearing gloves while handling ready to eat foods.gloves were provided at this time.(cos)

    8. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Must provide sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink.

    9. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Must clean debris build up from reach in freezer,fryer cabinet,grill table.

    10. 55

      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.

    11. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Must clean debris build up from hood & filters of cooking equipment.

    12. 64

      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)

  7. PassJun 18, 2020ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
    1. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Clean floor in prep area of food spills(bread crumbs).

  8. PassJan 22, 2020CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 41

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

      Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

    2. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Must provide covered receptacle for washroom used by female staff.

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Clean floor of food spills and debris in prep area along heavy equipment.

  9. PassApr 22, 2019Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
    1. 23

      Proper date marking and disposition

      Corrected

  10. ConditionalFeb 5, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 3

      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

    2. 5

      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

    3. 23

      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

    4. 25

      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

    5. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      Observed 2 food handler certificates expired (1-2018). Instructed to renew and obtain

    6. 58

      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

  11. ConditionalMay 2, 2017ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
    1. 12

      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

    2. 30

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Label all bulk containers in prep area and prepared salads in display cooler.

    3. 34

      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.

    4. 35

      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.

    5. 41

      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.

    6. 42

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      All food handlers must wear proper hair restraints.

    7. 43

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution at the required ppm.

  12. PassAug 26, 2016Short Form ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
  13. PassApr 6, 2016ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
    1. 31

      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.

    2. 34

      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.

  14. PassMay 14, 2015CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 32

      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.

    2. 33

      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.

    3. 41

      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.

    4. 45

      Food handler requirements met

      Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements.

  15. PassDec 8, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 33

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Observed the char grill not clean, instructed to clean.

    2. 35

      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.

  16. PassFeb 3, 2014CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 33

      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.

    2. 36

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Need to replace light that is out above fryer.

  17. PassMar 28, 2013CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 33

      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.

  18. PassAug 29, 2012CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 34

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Floor in prep area needs detailed cleaning.

    2. 37

      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.

  19. PassDec 2, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 34

      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.

  20. PassJun 8, 2011CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 30

      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.

    2. 34

      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.

  21. PassDec 8, 2010CanvassRisk 1 (High)
    1. 30

      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.

    2. 32

      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.

    3. 33

      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.

    4. 37

      Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

      Attach self-closing device to washroom door.

    5. 42

      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.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

  1. 375×

    Food properly labeled; original container

  2. 415×

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  3. 345×

    Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

  4. 335×

    Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

  5. 534×

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  6. 473×

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  7. 553×

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. 303×

    Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 1741617 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.