What is Dulce Cafe Cubano Llc.'s health inspection score?

Dulce Cafe Cubano 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 Cafe Cubano Llc. last inspected?

Dulce Cafe Cubano Llc. was last inspected on October 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dulce Cafe Cubano Llc. have?

Dulce Cafe Cubano Llc. has 15 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dulce Cafe Cubano Llc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Dulce Cafe Cubano 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 Cafe Cubano Llc.

Name: Dulce Cafe Cubano Llc.
Address: 2824 W 55TH ST, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 91

2824 W 55TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/16/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Oct 16, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility conditionHigh Priority

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

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 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

2824 W 55TH ST, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Dec 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Dec

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Dec

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 License

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF ICE ON INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAR ICE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM AREA (CHAIRS, CONTAINERS). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AREA ACCESSIBLE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN SAME AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED (TOOTHPASTE, MEDICINE, ETC). ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS TO BE STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA ONLY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
LARGE COUCH IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

License InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 22

License InspectionFail

2 High2 Med4 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

57/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED NO OVEN ON SITE TO COOK FLAN THAT IS ON THE MENU.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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)
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR HANDLE ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS STORED INSIDE OF MOPSINK BASIN MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN GLASS ON WINDOWS IN FRONT DINING AREA AND FURNANCE ROOM.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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