SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

DOLCE ARTE LLC.

YOUR CALL. 50/100

3622 S MORGAN ST · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 28, 2025 · passed

4 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed. 8 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
4 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 8 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Dec 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 28
2025
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED DOCK DOOR AND REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PRVIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED SPEED RACKS AND ROLLING CARTS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 (C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

JUL 17
2025
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 55 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ALONG THE FLOOR IN BAKERY PREP BEHIND COOLERS AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, ON TOP OF ELECTRICAL OUTLETS ATTACHED TO WALL AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. NOTED APPROXIMATLEY 35 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP, ON TOP OF CARDBOARD BOXES, AND ON OTHER PRODUCT PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DOCK DOOR AND REAR EXIT NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PRVIDE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED TABLEWARE ON DINING ROOM TABLES NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING.

MINORPest Activity
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SPEED RACKS AND ROLLING CARTS WITH ACCUMULATION OF DRIED FOOD RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER AS WELL AS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

FEB 4
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SHARED-USE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON COUNTERTOPS UNDER EQUIPMENT MOUNTED ON TABLES/COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 28
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN SHARED USE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY ON FACILITY MENU TO BE INCOMPLETE. UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS(STEAK, EGGS, HAMBURGER) NOT PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH ASTERISK CONNECTING THEM TO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY UNDERCOOKED MENU ITEMS WITH ASTERISK ON ALL MENUS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 200 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BAR AREA BEHIND ON FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FRONT DINING AREA ON BOTTOMS OF WOODEN SHELVES, KITCHEN PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/DISHMACHINE, IN DRY STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVING AND ON TOP OF PAPER GOODS (DONUT BOXES, PAPER TO-GO BAGS, ETC). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD CONTAMINATED SINGLE-USE PAPER PRODUCTS, REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS, AND INFORM PEST CONTROL SERVICE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON COUNTERTOPS UNDER EQUIPMENT MOUNTED ON TABLES/COOLERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#2591556 DATED 3/25/24 NOT CORRECTED; #36 OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FRONT COFFEE/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY. #47-OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COFFEE AREA AND REAR BAKERY AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. #55-OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING. #55-OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE LOCATED NEAR THE OFFICE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #57-OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 25
2024
PASSED
11 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEM STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT COFFEE AND BAR AREA HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE FRONT COFFEE/BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COFFEE AREA AND REAR BAKERY AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW IT TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, FLOUR, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE REAR BAKERY AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE LOCATED NEAR THE OFFICE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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DEC 14
2023
PASSED
0 violations

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