Dolls Kitchen and Catering

1014 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
Catering
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Dolls Kitchen and Catering has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Dolls Kitchen and Catering's 78 doesn't quite reach. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 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
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SERVING/ COOKING UTENSILS NOT INVERTED ON THE STORAGE SHELF ACROSS FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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78
May 9, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER'S ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN.
58
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
38
82
Oct 17, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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.
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95
Sep 27, 2024
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
22
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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.
60
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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74
May 9, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE AND PREP TABLE.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL CORNER BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
70
Feb 15, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRIME ON INTERIORS OF DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: BSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
57
90
Feb 8, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRIME ON INTERIORS OF DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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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78
Mar 14, 2022
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dolls Kitchen and Catering last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dolls Kitchen and Catering on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dolls Kitchen and Catering?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Dolls Kitchen and Catering.

Has Dolls Kitchen and Catering's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dolls Kitchen and Catering have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dolls Kitchen and Catering 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 Dolls Kitchen and Catering inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dolls Kitchen and Catering is inspected around two times per year on average.