Katkout

4734 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Katkout has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 7, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around four violations to closer to one violation per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED AS A LINER ON ROLLING CARTS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Jan 22, 2025

Reinspection

1 major violation.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)---OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Jan 14, 2025

License

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 7 violations

Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE KITCHEN PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WASTE WATER BACKING OUT OF THE GREASE TRAP BOX AND INTO THE PREP AREA FLOOR AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WASTE WATERS ARE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65.0F.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER AT 41F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZING TEST KIT TO TEST SANITIZER CONCENTRATION.INSTRUCTED FACILITY THAT TEST STRIPS MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE MAKER.MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Katkout last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Katkout on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Katkout?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Katkout.

Has Katkout's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Katkout have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Katkout means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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