Pass

Dulce Canela Bakery

4763-4765 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Bakery ZIP 60630 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jan 12, 2026

Dulce Canela Bakery was last inspected on January 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

January 12, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    3 critical6 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several tcs foods held at an inadequate temperature of 51 f.instructed manager to ensure that all tcs foods are held at a temperature of 41 f and below. Manager discarded 1/2 gallon of milk, 1 pound of eggs, and 1/4th pound butter ($25). Priority violaition 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooler with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 63 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units are held at a temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sleeping quarter in 2nd floor of facility. Bed located in room with 3 compartment sink and hand washing sink. Instructed manager to ensure no sleeping quarters are used as a part of the food retail establisment. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • 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 under operator name. Pest control book provided is for old operator. Instructed manager to provide a pest control logbook under name of current business. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) 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 dishes such as mixing bowls too large for any 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to create written clean in place proceedure for washing, rinsing, and sanitizing dishes.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no test strips on site for measuring sanitizer concentration. Instructed manager to provide test strips. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak from faucet of 1st floor 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside receptacle filled past capacity with lids unable to close. Instructed manager to ensure lids are able to be closed and tight fitting at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several items in walk in units which belong to the old operator. Instructed manager to remove any items that do not belong to current business.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.