RestaurantLicence 2929629

Dolce Arte LLC

3622 S Morgan St, Chicago 60609

Latest verdictConditionalAug 21, 2026 · 1 month ago

Inspections7since Dec 14, 2023

Fail rate28.6%2 of 7 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average

City risk ratingHigh riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

Pass57%
Conditional14%
Fail29%

7 inspections from 2023 to 2026 · hover a mark

202420252026

ConditionalAug 21, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 23
  Proper date marking and disposition
  No discard date on cooked foods, found sliced deli portions, and cooked beef in walk cooler with no date markings, instructed manager to date tcs foods that is held more than 24hours in cooler. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Item discarded valued at $50.
2. 37
  Food properly labeled; original container
  Bulk food containers in kitchen not labeled, salt..., instructed to label.
3. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No sanitizer test strips on site for low temp dish machine and bar 3-comp sink, instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
4. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Broken and missing floor tiles at dish washing area, instructed to replace and maintain.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Food handler missing food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  No allergen training certificate for food service manager, instructed to obtain.
PassJul 28, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-202.15 observed dock door and rear exit not rodent proof. Instructed to prvide in order to prevent pest entry.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-601.11(c) observed speed racks and rolling carts with accumulation of dried food residue on all surfaces. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitze to prevent pest harborage.
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  6-501.13 (c) observed excessive amounts of dried debris on floors under shelving in walk in cooler as well as under heavy equipment located in front prep area. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  2-102.13 observed certified food manager without proof of allergen training. Instructed to obtain and maintain as required.
FailJul 17, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed evidence of pest activity on premise during time of inspection. Noted approximately 55 small rodent droppings scattered along the floor in bakery prep behind coolers and heavy equipment, on top of electrical outlets attached to wall and under shelving units in rear storage areas. Noted approximatley 35 small black live flies flying throughout rear prep, on top of cardboard boxes, and on other product packaging. Instructed to eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.
2. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed dock door and rear exit not rodent proof. Instructed to prvide in order to prevent pest entry
3. 44
  Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
  Observed tableware on dining room tables not protected from possible contamination from the public. Instructed to provide covering.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed speed racks and rolling carts with accumulation of dried food residue on all surfaces. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitze to prevent pest harborage.
5. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed excessive amounts of dried debris on floors under shelving in walk in cooler as well as under heavy equipment located in front prep area. Instructed to remove, clean and maintain.
6. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
7. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed certified food manager without proof of allergen training. Instructed to obtain and maintain as required.
PassFeb 4, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no handwashing signage in shared-use men's and women's restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.
2. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  4-602.13 observed food debris and residue on countertops under equipment mounted on tables/coolers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
3. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  4-202.18 build-up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
FailJan 28, 2025ComplaintRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no handwashing signage in shared use men's and women's restrooms. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain.
2. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  Observed consumer advisory on facility menu to be incomplete. Undercooked food items(steak, eggs, hamburger) not properly identified with asterisk connecting them to disclosure statement. Instructed person in charge to properly identify undercooked menu items with asterisk on all menus and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 200 mouse droppings scattered throughout facility in the following areas: bar area behind on floors behind equipment, front dining area on bottoms of wooden shelves, kitchen prep area under shelving and three compartment sink/dishmachine, in dry storage area under shelving and on top of paper goods (donut boxes, paper to-go bags, etc). Instructed person in charge to discard contaminated single-use paper products, remove all mouse droppings, sanitize areas, and inform pest control service of pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
4. 49
  Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
  Observed food debris and residue on countertops under equipment mounted on tables/coolers. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
5. 56
  Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
  Observed build-up of grease on filters in hood ventilation system. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
6. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Observed previous core violations from report#2591556 dated 3/25/24 not corrected; #36 observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach-in coolers located in the front coffee/bar area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly. #47-observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the front coffee area and rear bakery area. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning. #55-observed mop in a position does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging. #55-observed clutter in the rear storage located near the office stored on the floor. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage. #57-observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to maintain records at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
PassMar 25, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 6
  Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
  Observed personal food item stored on top of the prep table in the front food prep area. Instructed manager to remove. Employees shall eat and drink only in designated areas where the contamination of exposed food cannot result.
2. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  Observed no hand washing sign at the front coffee and bar area hand sinks. Instructed to provide and maintain.
3. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no ambient air thermometers inside the reach-in cooler located in the front coffee/bar area. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly.
4. 40
  Personal cleanliness
  Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.
5. 41
  Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
  Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.
6. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the front coffee area and rear bakery area. Must remove and provide shelving 6" off the floor and provide floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.
7. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed mop in a position that does not allow it to dry properly and prevent pest harborage. Must store mop after use in a mounted position that allows for air-drying without soiling and pest harboraging.
8. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed clutter in the rear storage located near the office stored on the floor. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.
9. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Observed loose debris, flour, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the rear bakery area of the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.
10. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed expired food handler certificates. Instructed to maintain records at all times.
11. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed the city of Chicago food certified manager with no proof of allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of Chicago certified food managers obtain this certificate.
PassDec 14, 2023LicenseRisk 1 (High)

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

557×
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
584×
Allergen training as required
384×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
494×
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
103×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
572×
All food employees have food handler training
562×
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
231×
Proper date marking and disposition

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2929629 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.