AUG 13
2025
FAILED
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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D'NUEZ.
BEAT. 18/100
2000 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO
Last inspected August 13, 2025 · failed
Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
3 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Oct 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING
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
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.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NOTED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES
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.
AUG 52024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 5
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAY 52023PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 5
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
DEC 122022PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 12
2022
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS/WAIT STAFF WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
DEC 52022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS/WAIT STAFF WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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.
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NOV 282022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 28
2022
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS/WAIT STAFF WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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
MAY 272021FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 27
2021
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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
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.
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
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)
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
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)
MAR 52019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
NOV 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 13
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OCT 302017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 30
2017
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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