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DULCE CAFE CUBANO LLC

2824 W 55TH ST, Chicago, IL, 60632

Fail

Most recent inspection

Date
August 31, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Fail
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
6
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (6)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

    OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER WITH NO ASTERISK IDENTIFYING IT AS SUCH. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AN ASTERISK TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOOD IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

    OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 8/31/2026. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

    OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK . INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT AND PREP TABLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE MACHINE INSTALLED TO THE LEFT OF HANDWASHING SINK.

  • 47

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

    OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINER ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO STOVE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD SHELF LINER FROM PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM(TRAMPOLINE AND CAMPING EQUIPMENT). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS THAT ARE UNNECESSARY TO THE OPERATION OR MAINTENANCE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN UTILITY ROOM.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

    AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Earlier inspections on file

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.