MAR 25
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DOLLS KITCHEN AND CATERING LLC.
YOUR CALL. 67/100
1014 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 25, 2026 · passed with conditions
5 of 8 inspections passed, 2 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
24
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED NO SANITIZER FOR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE FOR SANITIZING DISHWARE. INSTRUCTED CHEMICAL SANITIZERS THAT ARE USED SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS SHALL BE PROVIDED AND AVAILABLE FOR USE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. EMPLOYEE WAS ABLE TO LEAVE AND COME BACK WITH SANITIZER BEFORE THE END OF THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED THE SERVING/ COOKING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON THE STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 92025PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (WORN WEATHER STRIPPING). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE 3 COMP SINK/GREASE TRAP TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN AIR VENT COVERS TO REMOVE DUST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER'S ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 172024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 17
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
SEP 272024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2024
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED EGGS AT 45F, CHEESE AT 48F, EGG ROLL FILLING AT 48F, AND CHICKEN SALAD AT 50F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2594335 ON 5/9/24 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 56 - OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
MAY 92024PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 9
2024
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLETELY RODENT PROOF DOOR BY SEALING 1/4 GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE AND PREP TABLE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL CORNER BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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FEB 152023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FEB 15
2023
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRIME ON INTERIORS OF DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
BSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
FEB 82023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 8
2023
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN DRY STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRIME ON INTERIORS OF DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
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