Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
La Dolce Vita Cucina
5007-5009 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago 60641 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Aug 26, 2025
5
Inspections on record
3
Times passed
2
Times failed
Violations cited on Aug 26, 2025
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE INTERIOR OF COOLER USED FOR SALAD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DUST ON VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2025 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 29, 2025 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 16, 2024 | License Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 5, 2024 | License | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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La Dolce Vita Cucina — questions
- Did La Dolce Vita Cucina pass its last health inspection?
- La Dolce Vita Cucina at 5007-5009 W Irving Park Rd was inspected on Aug 26, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 2 times.
- What violations were cited at La Dolce Vita Cucina?
- The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN RUBBER GASKET ON THE INTERIOR OF COOLER USED FOR SALAD PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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