What is Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc's health inspection score?

Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc last inspected?

Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc was last inspected on March 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc have?

Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc has 24 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc safe to eat at?

Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc serve?

Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc

Name: Dolls Kitchen And Catering Llc
Address: 1014 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 83

1014 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/25/2026

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0Good

American•Near West Side

Ranked #109 of 196 in Near West SideBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

8 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-13 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 81/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (83/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1014 S WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60612

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Feb

Apr 2024

1 inspections

May 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

4 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High2 Med

3 total1 risk factor

75/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGER'S ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. MUST RENEW AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED TWO FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−9 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER, MICROWAVE, DEEP FRYERS, STOVE AND PREP TABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REPAIR THE OPENING IN THE WALL CORNER BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLEAN THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO WORKING VENTILATION FAN INSIDE OF THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE THE VENTILATION FAN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRIME ON INTERIORS OF DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
BSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GRIME ON INTERIORS OF DOORS OF COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM FLOOR AND ELEVATE AT LEAST SIX INCHES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DIRECT EMPLOYEES TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND RETAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−11 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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