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La Dulce Bakery Inc

Bakery

5847 W Fullerton Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Northwest Side

Nov 21, 2023 — Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Over 130 mouse droppings found throughout facility including near food prep areas.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Inspector found over 130 mouse droppings in multiple locations including behind cooking equipment, prep tables, and along walls, indicating severe pest infestation.
  • No certified foodservice manager was present on premises, which is required at all times.
  • Facility lacks required employee health policies and procedures for handling vomiting and diarrheal events.
  • Missing sanitizing solution test kit and self-closing device on washroom door; dust accumulation on ceiling vent cover in washroom.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

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 VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Violation code #1 — PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector's Notes:

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

Inspection History

La Dulce Bakery Inc has had 4 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 16, 2026.

Sep 16, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

2 violations
Sep 9, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Nov 28, 2023Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

2 violations
Standout inspection
Nov 21, 2023FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

9 violations