Dulce De Leche Cafecito

4054 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 15, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Dulce De Leche Cafecito has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 15, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around one violation each.

“Food properly labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Dulce De Leche Cafecito on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 15, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN-USE UTENSILS STORED IMPROPERLY BETWEEN USES: KNIVES IN THE MAIN KITCHEN AREA STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND FOOD PREP SURFACE, SCOOP IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA STORED WITH HANDLE BURIED IN FOOD ITEM (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN, SANITIZED SURFACE OR SUCH THAT HANDLES ARE ACCESSIBLE WITHOUT CONTACTING FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 25, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO ADJACENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 7, 2023

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED YOGURT PARFAIT, NOURISH BOWL, CHURRO CHEESECAKE, FRUIT SALAD, TRES LECHES CAKE AND OVERNIGHT OATS DISPLAYED FOR SALE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR).

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER SHELVES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dulce De Leche Cafecito last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dulce De Leche Cafecito on file is from Dec 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dulce De Leche Cafecito?

Across the inspection record, “food properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dulce De Leche Cafecito.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dulce De Leche Cafecito have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dulce De Leche Cafecito 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 Cafecito inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dulce De Leche Cafecito is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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