What is Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc's health inspection score?

Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc last inspected?

Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc was last inspected on November 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc have?

Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc has 29 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc safe to eat at?

Yes, Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc

Name: Dulce Mami Cafe Chicago Llc
Address: 2559 W 51ST ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 91

2559 W 51ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/19/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #353 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

7 inspections

Last: Nov 19, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.1

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-6 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2559 W 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

5 basic

Apr

Oct 2023

2 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

4 basic

Oct 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass4 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR FOOD ITEMS STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE OPENING IS COVERED WITH PLASTIC AND LID/DOOR TO THE ICE MACHINE IS MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−19 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High3 Med3 Basic

11 total2 risk factors

19/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SAME
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
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

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
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

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
FOOD BEING STORED IN CABINET UNDERNEATH FRONT HANDWASH SINK. INSTD TO STORE FOOD PROPERLY TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS (FORKS, SPOONS) IMPROPERLY STORED, NOT INVERTED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY, INVERTED (HANDLE UP)
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.

Base deductions−71 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
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.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD CRATE SHELVING UNITS ABOVE PREP COOLER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Base deductions−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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