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DULCE CANELA BAKERY INC.

4763-4765 N MILWAUKEE AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60630 · Bakery

Inspection summary

DULCE CANELA BAKERY INC. has been inspected 2 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 7, 2026. The most recent inspection, on January 12, 2026, found no infractions.

1 of 2 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Pests and Cleaning and sanitizing.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times on January 7, 2026. For example: PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on January 7, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on January 7, 2026. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times on January 7, 2026. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded once on January 7, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

2 inspections

  1. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. License

    9 infractions

    • 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
      • 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.
    • 33. PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
      • 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.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • 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.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 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.
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR MEASURING SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED LEAK FROM FAUCET OF 1ST FLOOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 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.

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