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La Dulce Bakery Inc: health inspection history

5847 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

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Address: 5847 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639
Facility type: Bakery
Risk category: Risk 1 (High)
Latest result: Pass on Sep 16, 2026
License number: 1964316
Latest inspection: Sep 16, 2026 (Complaint Re-Inspection)
Records shown: 4 inspections, Nov 21, 2023 to Sep 16, 2026

Across these 4 inspection records, results were: 2 × Pass; 2 × Fail. 19 violations were listed in total.

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Inspection history

Sep 16, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, ETC). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Sep 9, 2026 Complaint

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: NOTED FACILITY DID NOT PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING ON SITE. INFORMED A CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES AND A VALID MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE WHENEVER TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION…
13.FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATEDInspector comment: NOTED BAKERY CABINET IN FRONT OF WINDOW WITH FLY INSIDE ON TWO TRAYS OF BAKERY ITEMS. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 8 LBS OF BAKERY ITEMS FROM CABINET VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $50. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. PRIORITY VIOLATION.
36.THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATEInspector comment: NOTED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD COOKED, DELIVERED AND SERVED. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT, ETC). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: 6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: 6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 21, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)

1.PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
2.CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
5.PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT WITH PROCEDURE AND SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VOMIT AND DIARRHEA SPILL KIT WITH PROCEDURE AND SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED OVER 130 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS SPACE IN BETWEEN WALL WHERE GREASE TRAP IS LOCATED, BEHIND MIXER AND OVEN, PREP TABLE AND SHELF AND IN CORNER AND ALONG WALLS IN ROOM WITH HOT WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, REMOVE MOUSE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 11/21/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION…
48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SANITIZING SOLUTION TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
53.TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANEDInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
56.ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVRER IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60.PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTEDInspector comment: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2370127 DATED 05/05/2020 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC.) WITHOUT REQUIRED LABELS. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MUST PAINT OR STAIN…

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.