Dulce De Leche Cafe 1

1127 W Bryn Mawr Ave, Chicago, IL 60660

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2024, Dulce De Leche Cafe 1 has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jan 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 20, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Jan 15, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Routine

5 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 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

Inspector notes: 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.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: THE PERSON INCHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 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

Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 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

Inspector notes: EXTREMELY DIRTY UTILITY SERVICE SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE PREPARING FOODS.

Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD OR CATCH MATS AS ELEVATION UNDER THE ONE DOOR COOLER. MUST BE A SMOOTH/CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

Feb 6, 2024

License

4 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE KITCHEN TALL REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 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

Inspector notes: NOTED UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL SHELVING ON REAR OUTDOOR WALKWAY TO GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dulce De Leche Cafe 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dulce De Leche Cafe 1 on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dulce De Leche Cafe 1?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Dulce De Leche Cafe 1.

Has Dulce De Leche Cafe 1's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Dulce De Leche Cafe 1 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dulce De Leche Cafe 1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Dulce De Leche Cafe 1 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dulce De Leche Cafe 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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