Kitty's

2836 N 36th St, Phoenix, AZ 85008

American

License: Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking

Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Kitty's has been inspected four times since 2024. The most recent report on file is from Sep 18, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

“Hand drying provision” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Phoenix facility scores 97, putting Kitty's on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Sep 18, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

View 2 violations

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar handwash sink to have a reusable cloth towel for hand drying. Person in charge stated the towel is changed out every shift with a clean towel for hand drying. Explained to person in charge approved hand drying provisions. Approved hand drying provisions include: individual, disposable towels; continuous towel system that supplies user with clean towel; heated-air hand drying device; or hand drying device that employs an air-knife system that delivers high velocity, pressurized air at ambient temperatures. If cloth towels are used, a clean towel shall be used for each use. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided paper towels for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed walk in fridge door latch to be missing from the door. Person in charge stated that repair request is in place. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Apr 1, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

View 3 violations

Sanitization method does not meet required temperatures or concentration (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed person in charge submerge drinking glass into sanitizer twice for approximately 2 seconds each time. Food-contact surfaces must be properly sanitized after washing and rinsing. Food-contact surfaces sanitized using chlorine sanitizer must be sanitized with a contact time of least 10 seconds. Food-contact surfaces were properly sanitized at time of inspection

4-703.11

No hand drying provision at handwashing sink (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed bar handwash sink to have a reusable cloth towel for hand drying. Explained to person in charge approved hand drying provisions. If cloth towels are used, a clean towel shall be used for each use. Handwash sinks must be supplied with hot water of at least 100°F, soap and an approved hand drying provision at all times. Facilities must be maintained in a condition that promotes handwashing. PIC provided paper towels for handwash sink at time of inspection

6-301.12

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Observed walk in fridge door latch to be missing from the door. All equipment must be maintained in good repair at all times. Repair all equipment to a state of good repair prior to next routine inspection

4-501.11

Mar 28, 2025

Food Advisory Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kitty's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kitty's on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kitty's?

Across the inspection record, “hand drying provision” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kitty's.

How does Kitty's compare to other restaurants in Phoenix?

Kitty's most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Phoenix average of 97.

Has Kitty's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kitty's have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kitty'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.

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