D'nuez Restaurant

4125 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60632
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, D'nuez Restaurant has 14 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited 14 times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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Nov 3, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING HAND WASH SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER AT HAND WASH SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WOMEN WASHROOM AT 78.4F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
41
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
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67
May 9, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN SMOOTHIE STATION HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED SPRAY FOAM USED TO CLOSE HOLES NOT TO BE SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CUT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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90
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND GRAY MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO ICE(ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE, DISCARD ICE, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE MACINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK IN SMOOTHIE STATION HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPRAY FOAM USED TO CLOSE HOLES TO NOT BE SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CUT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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82
May 5, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 28, 2023
Complaint
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER (SOAP) IN WAREWASHING AREA WHERE EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO MAINTAIN AT SOAP AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. SOAP PROVIDED BY END OF INSPECTION
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MISSING DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE ON THE MENU WHICH FOODS ARE UNDERCOOKED (COOKED TO ORDER) (EX. HAMBURGERS, EGGS, STEAK) WITH AN ASTERISK NEXT TO THOSE SPECIFIC ITEMS; AND THEN BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOTNOTE THAT STATES THESE ITEMS ARE SERVED UNDERCOOKED/COOKED TO ORDER; IN ADDITION TO A REMINIDER STATEMENT SUCH AS "Consuming raw undercooked MEATS, POULTRY, seafood, shellfish, or EGGS may increase your RISK of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions" PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT STORAGE AREA ON WEST SIDE OF PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/8/22 REPORT 2556974 NOT CORRECTED: 37 3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. 41 3-304.14: **C** Wiping Cloths, Use Limitation MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES. 47 4-501.11: **C** Good Repair and Proper Adjustment- Equipment MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR, EXPOSED INSULATION, MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON TOPSIDE OF STOVES. 47 4-102.11: **C** Characteristics- Single-Service and Single-Use OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE. 49 4-601.11(C): (C) NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, FOOD residue, and other debris. MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES. 53 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXTREME CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS, WEST SIDE, UNABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS. INSTD TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AREA AND BE ABLE TO ACCESS ALL AREAS.
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Jun 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT (CREPES)ROLLING THEM WITH BARE HANDS ON TOP SIDE OF PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD.INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS, PLASTIC GLOVES ETC.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A TABLE WITH A POT ON TOP OF IT IN FRONT OF SAID SINK AND A STRAINER,POT AND LID INSIDE OF SAME SAID HAND SINK BASIN. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT REAR STAFF HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE COOK WITH A LONG BEARD PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT PROPER BEARD GUARD. BEARD GUARD WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES.
41
Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. GLOVES WERE PROVIDED.
46
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR, EXPOSED INSULATION, MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON TOPSIDE OF STOVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES IN MAIN PREP AREA,DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.,HOLE IN UPPER WALL OVER MOP SINK STORAGE AREA DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS ,TOILET ROOMS & DINING AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING & FURNANCE ROOMS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND BURNTOUT OUT LIGHTS AND SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Aug 25, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 2 LARGE DEEP CONTAINERS OF COOKED RICE (COOKED YESTERDAY) IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 55.1F. PRODUCT DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME, APPROX 10LBS $50 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WHERE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH CLEANSER AT HANDWASH SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA WHERE MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLERS ACTIVELY WORKING. INSTD TO PROVIDE HANDWASH CLEANSER AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
10
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF CHEST FREEZER IN MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR, EXPOSED INSULATION. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN, DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MAIN PREP AREA. WORN WALL SURFACES AND HEAVILY STAINED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: IMPROPER COOLING OF COOKED RICE. INSTD TO PROPERLY COOL BY: (1) ARRANGING IN EQUIPMENT TO PROVIDE MAXIMUM HEAT TRANSFER THROUGH THE CONTAINER WALLS; AND (2) LOOSELY COVERED OR UNCOVERED IF PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION DURING THE COOLING PERIOD TO FACLITATE HEAT TRANSFER FROM THE SURFACE OF THE FOOD
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, PROTECTED. APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OFDOOR INSTD TO REPAIR DOOR SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING
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Oct 29, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: WALL COVING MISSING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES
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Oct 21, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: FEMALE FOOD HANDLER OBSERVED CUTTING AND EATING BANANAS BEFORE, DURING AND WHILE PLACING BANANAS ON CUSTOMERS PLATE FOR IMMEDIATE SERVICE. INSTD TO REFRAIN FROM EATING FOOD PREPARED FOR CUSTOMERS, EAT IN DESIGNATED AREA AND TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION. CITATION ISSUED PRIORITY 7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 6/7/19 REPORT 2291104 NOT CORRECTED: 57- MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL MALE EMPLOYEES. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION. 58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING OBTAINED AS REQUIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SINK AT UNAPPROVED NEWLY ADDED PREP/DISWASHING AREA WHERE GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT, 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED. INSTD TO INSTALL HANDWASH SINK WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE IN SAME AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. INSTD TO PROVIDE WRITTEN AND ACKNOWLEDGED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: MISSING SUPPLIES NOTED ON PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE ALL NOTED SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT EITHER HANDWASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION.
10
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM (EGGS, HAMBURGERS, STEAK, ETC) ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT HANDWASH SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL COVING MISSING THROUGH OUT PREP AREAS. INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. HOLES IN WALLS AND CEILING IN PREP AREAS AND FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL ALL HOLES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
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Jun 7, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COOLERS IN KITCHEN: UNCOOKED CHICKEN @ 49.1F; AND 1 DOZEN UNCOOKED EGGS @ 51.1F - 55.2F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 35LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. OPERATOR ESTIMATES COST TO BE APPROXIMATELY $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WASHING UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,RINSING, AND THEN STORING IN DRYING RACK WITHOUT USING REQUIRED SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED MUST PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL UTENSILS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING INSPECTION AND ALL UTENSILS REWASHED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE UPON ARRIVAL. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A DESIGNATED PERSON IN CHARGE AT ALL TIMES, WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (EGGS, PANCAKES, CREPES, ETC.) ARE BEING COOKED. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED, COOKED AND/OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-32-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURE AND CORRESPONDING EQUIPMENT FOR THE CLEAN UP OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WASHING HANDS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED STAFF MUST WASH HANDS IN DESIGNATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ONLY. CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MUST PROVIDE HAND CLEANSER AT ALL WASHBOWL SINKS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION 5-205.11 FOR CITATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AND BLOCKED IN KITCHEN. HAND SINK HAD EQUIPMENT/UTENISLS IN BASIN, AND TABLE POSITIONED DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF SINK. INSTRUCTED HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES AND MAY ONLY BE USED FOR HAND WASHING. OPERATOR REMOVED ITEMS FROM BASIN AND RELOCATED TABLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON TCS FOODS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MUST LABEL ALL TCS FOODS WITH DISCARD/SELL BY DATE, NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREP DATE, WHEN HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY NOT CORRECTLY NOTED ON MENUS. MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, AND REMINDERS (*) NEXT TO EACH ITEM (EGGS) ON MENU IT APPLIES TO ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NEW PREP AREA (SMOOTHIE/MILKSHAKE STATION) WITHOUT REQUIRED HAND SINK. MUST INSTALL A DEDICATED, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK FOR THIS ROOM WITH HOT/COLD WATER, ADEQUATE CITY PRESSURE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS, AND A HAND WASHING SIGN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYER INSIDE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY MEANS TO DRY HANDS IN ALL RESTROOMS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION. 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION 5-205.11 FOR CITATION.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOODS PACKAGED ON SITE (DESERTS) IN THE COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER. FOOD PACKAGED IN A FOOD ESTABLISHMENT, SHALL BE LABELED AS SPECIFIED BY LAW. LABELS MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD; A LIST OF INGREDIENTS; AN ACCURATE NET QUANTITY; THE NAME AND PLACE OF BUSINESS OF THE MANUFACTURER OR PACKER AND A SELL BY DATE. MUST CORRECTLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS IN COOLER AT THE FRONT COUNTER. OBSERVED BULK ITEMS (RICE, SUGAR,ETC.) IN CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR DRY STORAGE. MUST LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Sep 20, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN, STOVE TOP, OVEN,FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES, AND ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. ALSO CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS.OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK LEAKING AT BOTTOM OF NOZZLE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS AND THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ON THE FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET.
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Apr 9, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL. RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME. PROVIDE BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was D'nuez Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D'nuez Restaurant on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D'nuez Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at D'nuez Restaurant.

Has D'nuez Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D'nuez Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at D'nuez Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is D'nuez Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, D'nuez Restaurant is inspected roughly once per year on average.