Chicago
76
YOUR CALL

Dulce Cafe Cubano Llc.

2824 W 55th St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
76/100

Mostly clean — 3 of 5 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
5
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-10-16
Pass Rate
60%
1 failure
Score
76/100
YOUR CALL
4 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-10-16
Failed 1 inspection (2022)
Documentation & Training issues found across 3 inspections
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Sanitation serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature minor
Chemical Safety serious
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2025-10-16 Pass Canvass
1
serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-10-24 Pass Canvass
2
serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAR ICE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM AREA (CHAIRS, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA ACCESSIBLE.

2023-12-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN SAME AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGGS, CHICKEN, ETC), NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED/ON SITE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

serious Chemical Safety

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (TOOTHPASTE, MEDICINE, ETC). ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

LARGE COUCH IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

2023-01-11 Pass License

No violations found.

2022-12-20 Fail License
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU BOARD OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS(I.E.G)EGGS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED NO OVEN ON SITE TO COOK FLAN THAT IS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS ON WINDOWS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND FURNANCE ROOM.

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