Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Dulce De Leche Cafecito

Name: Dulce De Leche Cafecito
Address: 4054 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL

4054 N Western Ave

Last inspected Dec 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Canvass

Dec 15, 2025

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1 recorded violation

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 24, 2025

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s 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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 24, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 25, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2024 · Original Source