⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

CHINA DOLL

1246 N WELLS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60610

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Chinese

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 13712

32
Total Inspections
16
Passed
7
Failed
9
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2025 Inspection

July 14, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A S...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 7, 2025 Inspection

January 7, 2025• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2024 Inspection

May 6, 2024• Complaint Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFI...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2024 Inspection

April 29, 2024• Complaint• 11 violations

Violation: 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSER...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2024 Inspection

January 4, 2024• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON PREMISES USED TO SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED CHLORINE CHEMICAL SANITIZER SHALL...(+12 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 18, 2023 Inspection

January 18, 2023• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FADED AND NO LABELS ON DRY STORAGE FOODS/SEASONINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 30, 2022 Inspection

September 30, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 63. REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN - Comments: LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN HAS BEEN REMOVED UPON ENTERING ESTABLISHMENT. LICENSE SUSPENDED SIGN MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES UNTIL LICENSE HAS BEEN RESTORED. PRI...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2022 Inspection

September 21, 2022• Complaint Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 28. TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 CONTAINERS OF RODENT POISON PELLETS IN BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF POISONOUS AND TOX...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2022 Inspection

September 14, 2022• Complaint• 9 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED TO PRODUCE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, S...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 24, 2021 Inspection

November 24, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 27, 2021 Inspection

October 27, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2021 Inspection

October 20, 2021• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2021 Inspection

January 27, 2021• Canvass• 13 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(+12 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 16, 2020 Inspection

January 16, 2020• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN...(+13 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 30, 2019 Inspection

May 30, 2019• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY...(+8 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2018 Inspection

June 8, 2018• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed 3 door reach in cooler at improper temperature of 44.5f, NOT holding potentially hazardous foods. Cooler still has tag from previous i...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 9, 2018 Inspection

May 9, 2018• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: Observed 3 door reach in cooler at improper temperature of 66.5f, holding potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tag during inspection. Site...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 19, 2017 Inspection

December 19, 2017• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: USING BROWN PAPER BAGS TO STORED COOKED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTA...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2017 Inspection

February 10, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND WALK-IN ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2017 Inspection

February 3, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: Wednesday, June 08, 2016 Violation Type: FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #45 NOT CORRECTED AT THIS TIME. SEE BELOW. Observation Type: OUT...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 8, 2016 Inspection

June 8, 2016• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES WITH STAINS AND DEEP CUTS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2016 Inspection

May 27, 2016• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER UNIT WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F. THE COOLER WAS USED ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 9, 2015 Inspection

September 9, 2015• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 29, 2015 Inspection

July 29, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOORS OF SERVICE COOLERS AT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAI...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 24, 2015 Inspection

July 24, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NOTED SERVICE COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 48.7F AND 59.7F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPE...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 17, 2014 Inspection

November 17, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, SHELVING ABOVE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 9, 2014 Inspection

April 9, 2014• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AND FREEZERS, AND THE SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 24, 2013 Inspection

October 24, 2013• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: CLEAN UTENSILS RACK STORED CLOSE TO MOP SINK AND BUCKET, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AW...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2013 Inspection

February 19, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE SPICE CONTAINER NOT PROPERLY LABELED, INSTRUCTED MGR TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2012 Inspection

June 13, 2012• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. All food and non-food contact equipment ...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 10, 2011 Inspection

March 10, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LAB...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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