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Dulce Mesa

2835 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Dulce Mesa has six inspections on file, the first dated 2021. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 16, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.

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

6
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES, BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ITEMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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90
Jul 18, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN AREA.
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90
Sep 29, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VACUUM SEALER ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
29
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ICE CREAM TOPPINGS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
37
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNDER CONTINUOUS WATER WHEN NOT IN USE ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DOUGH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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74
Nov 1, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK).MUST REPAIR.
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95
Oct 21, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
54
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS AND PREPARATION TABLES. MUST CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BUSINESS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(LARGE FLOOR CLEANER MACHINE,LADDER,ETC.)MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK).MUST REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LARGE GAS OVEN NOT COMPLETELY UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PLACE OVEN COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.
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70
Aug 10, 2021
License
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING GAP APPROX:1/4" AT BOTTOM CENTER WHERE BOTH REAR DOORS MEET.MUST PEST PROOF SAID DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN-FREEZER AND PREP COOLERS, STEAM TABLE, AND REAR PREP STORAGE RACKS AND SHELFS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES NEED RE-GROUTING UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE OFFICE SPACE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND BROKEN/UNUSED EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS AT REAR PREP/3-COMP DISHWASHING AREA.MUST PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS OR PROVIDE SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.
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70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dulce Mesa last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dulce Mesa on file is from Apr 16, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dulce Mesa?

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

Has Dulce Mesa's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Dulce Mesa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dulce Mesa 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 Mesa inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Dulce Mesa is inspected around two times per year on average.

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