Kathy De's
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2025
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Score
Going back to 2010, Kathy De's has 20 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jul 10, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about five violations before that.
“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
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.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 10, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD LABELS ON READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER LOCATED IN FRONT CASHIER AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 28, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FACUET OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK NECK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD SPLASH AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 1, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 28, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING LIGHT BULB AT VENT HOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 8, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 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)
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS.GLOVES WERE PROVIDED AT THIS TIME.(COS)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM REACH IN FREEZER,FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP / DISH WASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD & FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: 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 18, 2020
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS(BREAD CRUMBS).
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Jan 22, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN PREP AREA ALONG HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 22, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: CORRECTED
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Feb 5, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 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
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED (1-2018). INSTRUCTED TO RENEW AND OBTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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
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May 2, 2017
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: 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
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND PREPARED SALADS IN DISPLAY COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD AND REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER NEAR HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE REACH-IN COOLERS AND FRONT STORAGE CLOSET. PROVIDE ACCESS TO UTILITY SINK. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Aug 26, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 6, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COLD/HOT HOLDING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIVES, CLEAN/SANITIZE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BETWEEN MEAT DISPLAY COOLER AND PREP TABLE WHERE MEAT SLICER IS PLACED.
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May 14, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE BOTTOM SHELVES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM WITH RAW WOOD. MUST SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS IN THE BOTTOM OF THE DELI COOLER. MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Dec 8, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CHAR GRILL NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Feb 3, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE LIGHT THAT IS OUT ABOVE FRYER.
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Mar 28, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: FRYERS, SIDE OF GRILL, AND LARGE CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 29, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR IN PREP AREA NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA.
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Dec 2, 2011
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 8, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL/DATE ALL COOKED FOODS,SOUPS,MEATS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Dec 8, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS PRE-PACKAGED & PRE-WRAPPED STORED IN COOLER(S) MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CANOPY & HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINET OF DEEP FRYER, CAN OPENER & HOLSTER ON PREP TABLE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: ATTACH SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kathy De's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kathy De's on file is from Jul 10, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kathy De's?
Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Kathy De's.
Has Kathy De's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kathy De's have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kathy De's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Kathy De's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kathy De's is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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