OCT 16
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DULCE CAFE CUBANO LLC..
YOUR CALL. 76/100
2824 W 55TH ST · BRIGHTON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 16, 2025 · passed
3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Dec 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 242024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAR ICE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM AREA (CHAIRS, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA ACCESSIBLE.
DEC 132023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 13
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
LARGE COUCH IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
DEC 202022FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 20
2022
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
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)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS ON WINDOWS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND FURNANCE ROOM.
Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →