Dulce Cafe Cubano

5100 S Racine Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jun 23, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Dulce Cafe Cubano stretching back to 2020. The most recent visit was on Jun 23, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Dulce Cafe Cubano since Jun 23, 2022, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 23, 2022

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER GRILL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AND FLOORS AROUND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN CLOSET WHERE FURNACE LOCATED.

Jun 14, 2021

Routine

1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.

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Food obtained from approved source

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD FROM AN UNAPPROVED SOURCE NO RECEIPT WAS PROVIDED FOR 19- 4OZ CONTAINERS OF FLAN DESSERTS FOR SALE FROM CUSTOMER.MUST PROVIDE FOOD FROM AN APPROVED SOURCE.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)APPX. 4LB. 3OZ. $24.70

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINE OF COFFEE MACHINE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN PREP AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON UPPER WALL IN DINING AREA.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD ON BULBS ABOVE REAR REACH IN COOLER.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Nov 24, 2020

License

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WALL COVING AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE OFFICE AREA TO SEAL GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dulce Cafe Cubano last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dulce Cafe Cubano on file is from Jun 23, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dulce Cafe Cubano?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Dulce Cafe Cubano.

Has Dulce Cafe Cubano's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dulce Cafe Cubano have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dulce Cafe Cubano means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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