D'NUEZ.

Chicago Health Dept

2000 W 18TH ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2025).

11 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2025 · 2 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 13

2025

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING

Critical Food Temperature

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

NOTED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES

Minor Sanitation

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 5

2024

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 5

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Sanitation

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.

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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 12

2022

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 5

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Other

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS/WAIT STAFF WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other

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 28

2022

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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.

Serious Other

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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).

Minor Other

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.

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Documentation & Training

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 3

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

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.

Minor Food Temperature

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 27

2021

FAIL 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Other

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.

Serious Food Temperature

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

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Critical Pest Activity

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)

Serious Sanitation

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

Minor Other

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 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

NOV 13

2017

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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 30

2017

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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.

Critical Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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