What is Dulce Mesa's health inspection score?

Dulce Mesa has a SafeDine safety score of 100 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Dulce Mesa last inspected?

Dulce Mesa was last inspected on May 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Dulce Mesa have?

Dulce Mesa has 16 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Dulce Mesa safe to eat at?

Yes, Dulce Mesa has an excellent safety record with a score of 100/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Dulce Mesa serve?

Dulce Mesa serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Dulce Mesa

Name: Dulce Mesa
Address: 2835 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago, 60634
Rating: 100

2835 N CENTRAL AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/20/2026

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0Excellent

American•Portage Park

Ranked #12 of 67 in Portage ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: May 20, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

100

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 99/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (100/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

6 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Mar 2026

1 inspections

May 2026

1 inspections

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

5 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES, BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM KITCHEN AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med3 Basic

5 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

29COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP−10
OBSERVED VACUUM SEALER ON SITE WITHOUT AN APPROVED VARIANCE FROM HEALTH DEPARTMENT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ICE CREAM TOPPINGS WITH COMMON NAME TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE CREAM SCOOPS STORED IN STILL WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNDER CONTINUOUS WATER WHEN NOT IN USE ALSO OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT BEING USED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AROUND DOUGH MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−21 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALL AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK).MUST REPAIR.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MUST PROVIDE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: SINKS AND PREPARATION TABLES. MUST CLEAN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS NOT CLEAN. GARBAGE SPILLAGE SURROUNDING DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). MUST CLEAN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND CLUTTER AT BUSINESS THAT MUST BE REMOVED.(LARGE FLOOR CLEANER MACHINE,LADDER,ETC.)MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND WALL AT FRONT ICE CREAM PREPARATION AREAS NOT SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.(EXPOSED BRICK).MUST REPAIR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND LARGE GAS OVEN NOT COMPLETELY UNDER EXHAUST HOOD. MUST PLACE OVEN COMPLETELY UNDER HOOD.

Base deductions−12 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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