RestaurantLicence 2563480

D'Nuez

2000 W 18th St, Chicago 60608

Latest verdictPassOct 7, 2026 · 6 days ago

Inspections12since Oct 30, 2017

Fail rate41.7%5 of 12 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

Pass33%
Conditional25%
Fail42%

12 inspections from 2017 to 2026 · hover a mark

2019202120232025

PassOct 7, 2026CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 47
  Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
  When storing food items in walk in cooler or freezer use food grade containers not grocery bags. Instructed to correct and maintain
2. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Leak at 1 comp prep sink in rear prep area. Instructed to correct and maintain
3. 55
  Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
  Floors in dish room in need of cleaning to remove water and food debris instructed to clean and maintain
4. 58
  Allergen training as required
  All city of Chicago sanitation certificate holders in need of allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site at all times.
FailAug 13, 2025CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 1
  Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
  Observed person in charge without proof of food safety management training
2. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed facility food handlers preparing and handling time and temperature control for safety (tcs) foods without a valid city of Chicago food service manager certificate on site. Informed person in charge of an original city of Chicago food service certificate must remain posted on site, and the named certified manager shall be on site during all tcs food prep, cooking, serving, and operating hours. Priority foundation violation #7-38-012. Citation issued
3. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Noted slight pink buildup on top interior surface of ice machine. Instructed to remove ice, clean and sanitize all surfaces and maintain.
4. 54
  Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
  Noted excessive encrusted grease on exterior surface of outdoor grease receptacles
5. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Noted continued non-compliance from report #2598597 conducted on 08/05/24. Previous core violations not corrected: (53) observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide. Instructed to seal or paint to provide a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must correct core violations by the date on the report. Priority foundation violation #7-42-090. Citation issued.
PassAug 5, 2024CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 53
  Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
  5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
ConditionalMay 5, 2023CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 15
  Food separated and protected
  Observed inadequate food storage practices. Observed raw shrimp stored over open box of limes. Food shall be protected from cross-contamination by arranging all foods to be stored, held, and displayed in order of minimum cooking temperatures. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued. Items stored correctly at the time of inspection
2. 16
  Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
  Observed dishwasher not following proper dishwashing procedure. Observed dishwasher not sanitizing dishes at time of inspection. Instructed manager to use an approved sanitizing solution to sanitize dishes adequately. 7-38-025. Priority violation. Citation issued.
3. 50
  Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
  Found no hot water on site. Noted no hot water at 3 comp sink, utility sink, and all handwashing sinks. Hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands throughout the retail food establishment. Priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
4. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  Observed no backflow prevention device for the utility sink. A backflow prevention device must be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.
5. 60
  Previous core violation corrected
  Found continued non- compliance from inspection report # 2567970 conducted on 12/05/2022. The following previous core violations were not corrected: 6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas and the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide. 4-904.11 observed plates not inverted at the counter in the customer dining area. Instructed to invert all tableware to prevent possible contamination. Instructed manager to comply. Priority foundation violation. 7-42-090. Citation issued. Handwashing signage was posted at the inspection, and plates were inverted at the inspection.
PassDec 12, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas and in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
2. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-904.11 observed plates not inverted at the counter in the customer dining area. Instructed to invert all tableware to prevent possible contamination.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 observed a minor leak under the 3 compartment sink, far left compartment. Instructed to repair.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 observed some food handlers/wait staff without food handlers certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.
FailDec 5, 2022Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas and in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
2. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-904.11 observed plates not inverted at the counter in the customer dining area. Instructed to invert all tableware to prevent possible contamination.
3. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 observed a minor leak under the 3 compartment sink, far left compartment. Instructed to repair.
4. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 observed some food handlers/wait staff without food handlers certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.
5. 59
  Previous priority foundation violation corrected
  8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violation not corrected from inspection report #2567621 dated 11/28/22; 3-603.11 observed no disclosure on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (hamburgers, eggs, beef, ceviche). Instructed to include a disclosure on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (hamburgers, eggs, beef, ceviche). Priority violation 7-42-090.
FailNov 28, 2022CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 10
  Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
  6-301.14 observed no hand washing signs located at the hand washing sinks in the food prep areas and in the toilet rooms. Instructed to provide.
2. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  3-603.11 observed no disclosure on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (hamburgers, eggs, beef, ceviche). Instructed to include a disclosure on the menu for all items that can be ordered undercooked or raw (hamburgers, eggs, beef, ceviche). Priority foundation 7-38-005.
3. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  6-501.111 observed evidence of pest activity. Observed about 5 rodent droppings behind a reach in freezer and about 40 rodent droppings located in the cabinets under the soda pop dispenser. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
4. 45
  Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
  4-904.11 observed plates not inverted at the counter in the customer dining area. Instructed to invert all tableware to prevent possible contamination.
5. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  4-302.14 observed no chemical test strips on site to properly test the sanitizing compartment of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-005.
6. 51
  Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
  5-205.15 observed a minor leak under the 3 compartment sink, far left compartment. Instructed to repair.
7. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  2-102.13 observed some food handlers/wait staff without food handlers certificates. Instructed to meet requirement.
ConditionalJun 3, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  No consumer advisory on the menu.the consumer advisory requirements should include: the disclosure (asterisk) to a foot note ("serve raw or under-cooked) and the reminder ("consuming raw or under-cooked meats, shellfish, or eggs my increase..."). This typically goes on the menu but in a deli case or to go counter the reminder can be a poster, placard, or brochure. If it's on the menu there is no need for other signage instructed to provide and maintain priority foundation #7-38-005.
2. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed the cold holding refrigerator at improper temperature(51.9f). Cold holding unites shall be able to hold tcs foods at 41f or below. Instructed not to use. Repair or replace and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005
FailMay 27, 2021CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  No city of Chicago certified food manager/certificate on duty while tcs foods are prepared and served . Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-012
2. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  No vomit and diarrhea procedure or supplies on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005.
3. 22
  Proper cold holding temperatures
  Observed tcs foods(chicken, cheese, sliced tomatoes, cream 51.2f-53.9f) in the cold holding refrigerator and eggs(68.1f) in the prep area at improper temperature. Tcs foods for cold holding shall be at 41f or below. Manager voluntarily discarded and denatured 10 pounds valued at $50. Priority violation 7-38-005
4. 25
  Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
  No consumer advisory on the menu.the consumer advisory requirements should include: the disclosure (asterisk) to a foot note ("serve raw or under-cooked) and the reminder ("consuming raw or under-cooked meats, shellfish, or eggs my increase..."). This typically goes on the menu but in a deli case or to go counter the reminder can be a poster, placard, or brochure. If it's on the menu there is no need for other signage instructed to provide and maintain priority foundation #7-38-005.
5. 33
  Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
  Observed the cold holding refrigerator at improper temperature(51.9f). Cold holding unites shall be able to hold tcs foods at 41f or below. Instructed not to use. Repair or replace and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-005
6. 38
  Insects, rodents, & animals not present
  Observed approximately 60 mice droppings(25 under soda dispenser cabinet on the 2nd floor, 25 under soda dispenser cabinet on the first floor, and 10 in the sump pump room in the basement. Premises shall be free of rodents and pests.. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a)
7. 48
  Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
  No sanitizer solution test strip kit on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer . Priority foundation. 7-38-005
8. 61
  Summary report displayed and visible to the public
  No summary report posted at time of inspection. Instructed to post summary for customers to view and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b)
ConditionalMar 5, 2019CanvassRisk 1 (High)
1. 2
  City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
  Observed no valid city of Chicago sanitation certificate on premises at this time(expired 4/18/2018, instructed manager to provide new certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
2. 3
  Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
  Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010. No citation issued.
3. 5
  Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
  Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
4. 36
  Thermometers provided & accurate
  Observed no food temperature measuring device on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
5. 57
  All food employees have food handler training
  Observed no food handler training certificates on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
6. 58
  Allergen training as required
  Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.
PassNov 13, 2017License Re-InspectionRisk 1 (High)
1. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  The floor in the walk-in cooler is not smooth and easily cleanable. Must repair.
2. 35
  Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
  Observed chipped paint on the ceiling in the 2nd floor dining room. Must scrape and repaint chipped paint on the ceiling. Remove the wood panel around the faucets for the mop sink and replace with wall tile.
3. 36
  Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
  Must provide lighting in the basement walk-in cooler, walk-in freezer and basement prep area.
FailOct 30, 2017LicenseRisk 1 (High)
1. 16
  Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
  Found sewer/waste water pipes above exposed hand sink, preparation sink, and preparation table(basement preparation areas). Must relocate or adjust sinks/tables to prevent cross contamination.
2. 18
  No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
  Found evidence of mice at premises. Observed more than 50 mice droppings along walls at 1st floor preparation areas. Serious violation. 7-38-020. Must clean and sanitize 1st floor preparation areas, remove all mice droppings, and notify pest control operator.
3. 33
  Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
  Found following not clean: all sinks, toilets, prepration tables, interior of coolers, and cooking equipment. Must clean and sanitize all mentioned.
4. 34
  Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
  Found floors not clean at premises.must clean and sanitize floors throughout.
5. 38
  Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
  Found no backflow pfrevention devices at 2 soda machine waterlines and mop sink faucet.must provide.

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

515×
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
574×
All food employees have food handler training
23×
City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
163×
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
103×
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
453×
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
253×
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
383×
Insects, rodents, & animals not present

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 2563480 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.