What is Dulce DE Leche Cafecito's health inspection score?

Dulce DE Leche Cafecito has a SafeDine safety score of 96 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 DE Leche Cafecito last inspected?

Dulce DE Leche Cafecito was last inspected on December 15, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dulce DE Leche Cafecito have?

Dulce DE Leche Cafecito has 8 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dulce DE Leche Cafecito safe to eat at?

Yes, Dulce DE Leche Cafecito has an excellent safety record with a score of 96/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Dulce DE Leche Cafecito

Name: Dulce DE Leche Cafecito
Address: 4054 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 96

4054 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/15/2025

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0Excellent

North Center

Ranked #45 of 551 in North Center

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Dec 15, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-4

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 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

4054 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, IL 60618

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

2 intermediate

3 basic

Mar

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Jan

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BIN AND INTERIOR GUARD WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SPLASH GUARD NEEDED ON RIGHT HAND SIDE OF HAND SINK NEXT TO ADJACENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med3 Basic

5 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABEL FOR PRE PACKAGED YOGURT PARFAIT, NOURISH BOWL, CHURRO CHEESECAKE, FRUIT SALAD, TRES LECHES CAKE AND OVERNIGHT OATS DISPLAYED FOR SALE INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS ON PREMISES FOR SALE MUST HAVE PROPER IDENTIFICATION. (NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, NET QUANTITY OF CONTENTS, NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF MANUFACTURER, PACKER OR DISTRIBUTOR).
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SUGAR ETC) IN REAR PREP AREA.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/PAINT RAW WOOD UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER SHELVES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.

Base deductions−16 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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