Pass

La DOLCE VITA CUCINA

5007-5009 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641

Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 26, 2025

La DOLCE VITA CUCINA was last inspected on August 26, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

August 26, 2025 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed torn rubber gasket on the interior of cooler used for salad prep. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed build up of dust on vents in toilet rooms. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of slime in interior of ice machine located in basement. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no verifable employee health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of employe health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed to contract with a licensed pest control company, receive service, and maintain all required documents on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle inside unisex employee toilet room located in basement office. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slight build up of slime in interior of ice machine located in basement. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following repeat core violation not corrected from report #2602827 dated 9/16/2024: #58 "observed certified food service manager without allergen awareness training certificate at the time of inspection. Instrcuted the person in charge to ensure all certified food service manager obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate on the premises at all times." instructed to correct and come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

  3. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-101.19 observed rusty dry storage shelving racks in walk-in cooler in basement prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered trash receptacle in both womens' toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle in both women toilet rooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed dirt build-up on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed certified food service manager without allergen awareness training certificate at the time of inspection. Instrcuted the person in charge to ensure all certified food service manager obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate on the premises at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. Fail

    License · Fail

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for measuring the internal temperatures of hot and cold foods. Instructed the person in charge to provide metal stem thermometer for measuring hot and cold foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on the premises. Informed person in charge that a licensed pest control company and operator must provide at least 2 pest inspections a year and the reports must be maintained in the log book. Instructed to provide a current pest control log book and pest inspection reports. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rusty dry storage shelving racks in walk-in cooler in basement prep area. Instructed the person in charge to remove rust and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered trash receptacle in both womens' toilet rooms. Instructed the person in charge to provide a covered trash receptacle in both women toilet rooms and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build-up on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage and basement areas. Instructed the person in charge to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed certified food service manager without allergen awareness training certificate at the time of inspection. Instrcuted the person in charge to ensure all certified food service manager obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate on the premises at all times.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 14 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.