JAN 20
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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DULCE DE LECHE CAFE 1.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
1127 W BRYN MAWR AVE · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 20, 2026 · passed with conditions
2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 4 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Feb 2024
INSPECTION HISTORY
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JAN 72025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 7
2025
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
THE PERSON INCHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
NOTED PREPARED TCS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED BEANS, COOKED BEEF AND COOKED TOMATOES IN THE TALL REACH-IN COOLER HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS NOT DATE LABELED WITH AND EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. NO DATES OF ANY KIND ON FOODS. REVIEWED PROPER DATE LABELING REQUIREMENTS. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
NOTED MENUS ON THE PREMISE MISSING THE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT AND THE DISCLOSURE OF ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS. NOTED ANIMAL ORIGIN FOODS REMINDED WITH AN ASTERISK. MUST INCLUDE THE DISCLOSURE AND STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CATCH MATS AS ELEVATION UNDER THE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST BE A SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS AT FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE COOLERS. MUST BE WASHABLE CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE DISPOSABLE BAGS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 62024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 6
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN TALL REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT KITCHEN.-----NOTED PEELING PLASTIC BEING USED AS A PROTECTANT ON THE BOTTOM SHELVING OF THE METAL PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANIABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL SHELVING ON REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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