Dulce Ventures

6140 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jun 7, 2018

Score

Low Risk

Public records show five inspections at Dulce Ventures stretching back to 2016. The most recent report on file is from Jun 7, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Dulce Ventures is from Jun 7, 2018, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

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

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Dulce Ventures is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 7, 2018

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE CREAM PRE PACKAGED FOR RETAIL SALE WITHOUT PROPER LABELS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK DUCT TAPE ON REAR UPRIGHT FREZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DUCT TAPE.

Sep 1, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 22, 2017

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE NOTED AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-38-030 CRITICAL.

* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers

Inspector notes: INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTD TO HAVE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION 7-42-010B SERIOUS.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: NO LABELS ON PALETAS OFFERED FOR SALE AND NOT COMPLETELY SEALED. INSTD TO CORRECT.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO SEAL SAME. SPIGOT PROTECTORS MISSING FOR SOFT SERVE MACHINE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDINK AND REAR PREP TABLE. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO MEET MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS.

Mar 3, 2016

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 17, 2016

License

3 minor violations.

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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time

Inspector notes: MUST ADD HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER TO THE TOP OF ALL FROZEN DESSERT MACHINES. MUST INSTALL.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained

Inspector notes: HAND SINK NEEDED AT DISHWASHING AREA. MUST INSTALL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: DIPPER WELL NEEDED AT GELATO STATION. MUST INSTALL

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Dulce Ventures last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Dulce Ventures on file is from Jun 7, 2018. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Dulce Ventures?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Dulce Ventures.

Has Dulce Ventures' inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Dulce Ventures 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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