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DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO

2559 W 51ST ST · Chicago, IL 60632

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645634

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS 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 FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION OBSERVED ASTERISKS ADDED TO ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT CAN BE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ADDED TO MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OPENING AT RIGHT SIDE OF WESTSIDE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA IN BETWEEN JUICER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF PREP SURFACES, EQUIPMENT OR FOOD.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN CRATE USED TO ELEVATE PLASTIC CRATE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CERAMIC/CLAY DRINKING CUPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE CUPS ARE LEAD-FREE OR CONTAIN LEAD-SAFE LEVELS AND MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION OF SUCH ON-SITE OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM UNDERNEATH RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION FACILITY PROVIDED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2627271

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA AND IN COOLERS/REFRIGERATORS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR FOOD ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE OPENING IS COVERED WITH PLASTIC AND LID/DOOR TO THE ICE MACHINE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605040

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DEEP GAUGE IN FLOOR TILE IN UTILITY ROOM CAUSING STANDING WATER TO POOL UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604793

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DEEP GAUGE IN FLOOR TILE IN UTILITY ROOM CAUSING STANDING WATER TO POOL UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM #2604420 NOT CORRECTED: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2583050 NOT CORRECTED: #51- MISSING PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE A LARGE AMOUNT OF BEVERAGES BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND USING HANDWASH SINK AS A PREP SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL SEPARATE PREP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604420

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDSINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO BE INACCESSIBLE WITH DISHES IN BOTH, FRONT SINK BEING USED AS DUMP SINK. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HANDS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAMES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF THE INGREDIENT (SUGAR, FLOUR).

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP GAUGE IN FLOOR TILE IN UTILITY ROOM CAUSING STANDING WATER TO POOL UNDER UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2583050 NOT CORRECTED: #51- MISSING PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE LARGE AMOUNT OF BEVERAGES BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND USING HANDWASH SINK AS A PREP SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL SEPARATE PREP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583050

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 4-301.16: MISSING PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE LARGE AMOUNT OF BEVERAGES BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND USING HANDWASH SINK AS A PREP SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL SEPARATE PREP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IN UNDER CITY PRESSUR

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2582638

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (EGGS, HAM). INSTD TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA INACESSIBLE. EMPLOYEES USING AS A PREP/DUMP SINK, WITH BLENDERS IN SINK AND DISCARDED BEVERAGES IN BASIN. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL BLENDERS, AND USE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS DATED AND COOKED YESTERDAY (10/1/23) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN COOLER: COOKED BROCCOLI SOUP 52.1F, COOKED RED SALSA 54.5F, COOKED GREEN SALSA 66.7F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU FOR EGGS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ( EGGS) CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED/COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES "THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED". PROVIDE THIS FOOTNOTE ABOVE THE REMINDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw or undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED SOUP, AND SALSA. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL: USING SHALLOW EQUIPMENT, (1) ARRANGE IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FAICLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INOPERABLE FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON SITE. THERMOMETER ON SITE INOPERABLE DUE TO DEAD BATTERY. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME AND MAINTAIN SAME (CAPABLE OF BOTH COLD AND HOT TEMPERATURES). CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOOD BEING STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS (FORKS, SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED, NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, INVERTED (HANDLE UP)

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MISSING PREP SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE LARGE AMOUNT OF BEVERAGES BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AND USING HANDWASH SINK AS A PREP SINK. INSTD TO INSTALL SEPARATE PREP SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER IN UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554822

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK .MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK/FURNACE ROOM.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO EXTERIOR OF BUILDING ABOVE (1160 KW) OVEN ON REAR PREP TABLE. A HOOD IS NEEDED WHEN IT IS MORE THAN (75 KW).MUST INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554694

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,POTATO,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-305.12 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST STORE INSIDE OF PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK .MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK/FURNACE ROOM.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO EXTERIOR OF BUILDING ABOVE (1160 KW) OVEN ON REAR PREP TABLE. A HOOD IS NEEDED WHEN IT IS MORE THAN (75 KW).MUST INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2554327 4/14/22 NOT CORRECTED #25-STILL OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU(EGGS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090))(CITATION ISSUED)

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
19
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554327

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (EGGS,HAM,POTATO,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES .MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOR STAFF TOILET ROOM.PIC SENT EMPLOYEE TO STORE NEXT DOOR TO PURCHASE HAND SOAP AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)(COS)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED 2- PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF USED COOKING OIL INSIDE OF BASIN,A LARGE GARBAGE CAN STORED IN FRONT OF SINK AS WELL.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED FROM INSIDE AND IN FRONT OF SINK AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PINK AND YELLOWISH BUILD UP OF SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR PANELS AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE INSIDE OF ICE BIN.AS WELL NOTICED A PLASTIC PITCHER OF JUICE STORED DOWN INSIDE OF ICE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE.MUST DISCARD ICE AND REMOVE PITCHER OF JUICE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS ON MENU(EGGS).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH A RECEIPT OF SERVICE AND REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEAR GREASE TRAP OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES,IN REAR HALLWAY NEAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,ALONG WALL BASE NEXT TO HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN MOP SINK CLOSET/FURNANCE ROOM.AS WELL AS SEVERAL BLOCKS OF RODENTICIDE THROWN UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND RODENTICIDE.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK .MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED BULK FOOD ITEMS STORED IN REAR HALLWAY OUTSIDE OF CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST STORE INSIDE OF PREP AREAS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL BEHIND CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM DOOR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN MOP SINK/FURNACE ROOM,UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO EXTERIOR OF BUILDING ABOVE (1160 KW) OVEN ON REAR PREP TABLE. A HOOD IS NEEDED WHEN IT IS MORE THAN (75 KW).MUST INSTALL VENTILATION HOOD OR REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2500400

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11: MISSING SPLASHGUARDS AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.1: RAW WOOD ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS TO A NON POROUS, EASILY 1CLEANABLE SURFACE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2497698

Location recorded for this inspection · DULCE MAMI CAFE CHICAGO · 2559 W 51ST ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE (COPY ONLY). INSTD TO PROVIDE ORIGNAL VALID CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIIED MGR OR CERTIFICATE ON SITE (COPY ONLY). INSTD TO PROVIDE ORIGNAL VALID CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE A VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION (I.E PAPER TOWELS) ON SITE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: EMPTY PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE AND RELOCATE AT HANDWASH SINK

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE TO MONITOR COLD TEMPERATURES, THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR 100F OR ABOVE. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MISSING SPLASHGUARDS AT FRONT HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: MISSING TEST STRIPS FOR QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZER. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MISSING COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS WASHROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: RAW WOOD ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL SAME SO AS TO A NON POROUS, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION

Local context · Chicago

How results compare in ZIP 60632

292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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