Dulce Cafe Cubano LLC

All food employees have food handler training

2-102.13: at time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed animal derived food that can be served undercooked or cooked to order with no asterisk identifying it as such. Instructed to add an asterisk to all animal derived foods that can be served undercooked or cooked to order. Observed no disclosure on menu stating that asterisked animal derived food is served undercooked or cooked to order. Instructed to add disclosure to menu stating that asterisked animal derived food is served undercooked or cooked to order. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Observed approximately 10 mouse droppings in facility. Instructed to eliminate rodent activity, remove mouse droppings and clean affected areas. Recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 8/31/2026. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Observed no left splash guard on handwashing sink near three compartment sink . Instructed to install left splash guard on handwashing sink near three compartment and prep table to prevent contamination of ice in ice machine installed to the left of handwashing sink.

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

Observed cardboard liner on lower shelf of prep table next to stove. Instructed to remove all cardboard shelf liner from prep table, instructed nonfood surfaces of equipment shall be constructed of a corrosion resistant, nonabsorbent and smooth material.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed clutter in utility room(trampoline and camping equipment). Instructed to remove all items that are unnecessary to the operation or maintenance of the establishment, instructed to clean, organize and maintain utility room.

All food employees have food handler training

At time of inspection facility provided no proof of food handler training for food handlers. Instructed to provide food handler certificates for all food handlers.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Observed sides of cooking equipment with accumulation of grease. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Observed build up of ice on interior of chest freezer. Instructed person in charge to clear ice and maintain.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed clutter in utility room area (chairs, containers). Instructed person in charge to organize and maintain area accessible.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Person in charge without city of Chicago certified manager certificate. Instd to obtain same and maintain original certificate on site.

City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

No city of Chicago certified manager on duty while handling tcs foods (eggs, chicken, etc), nor valid city of Chicago certified manager certificate posted/on site. Instd to obtain and maintain same. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used

Employee personal belongings improperly stored (toothpaste, medicine, etc). All personal belongings to be stored in a designated area only.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Large couch in prep area. Instd to remove from premises.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Observed no consumer advisory disclosure and reminder on menu board of consuming raw and undercooked foods(i.e.g)eggs.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Observed no oven on site to cook flan that is on the menu.must provide and maintain.(priority 7-38-005)

Thermometers provided & accurate

Observed no probe thermometer for temperature taking of tcs foods.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)

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

Must repair or replace damaged door handle on topside of prep cooler.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Must repair or replace leaky pipe at 3- compartment sink.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Observed wet mops stored inside of mopsink basin must provide a hooking to hang up wet mops.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Must repair or replace broken glass on windows in front dining area and furnance room.