What is D'nuez's health inspection score?

D'nuez has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was D'nuez last inspected?

D'nuez was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does D'nuez have?

D'nuez has 39 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is D'nuez safe to eat at?

D'nuez has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does D'nuez serve?

D'nuez serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

D'nuez

Name: D'nuez
Address: 4125 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 80

4125 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #747 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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

Jun 2022

1 inspections

4 high priority

1 intermediate

13 basic

Jun

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

May

Apr 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Nov 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
4-903.11 (A;B;D) OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Base deductions−13 pts

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USAGE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN PUBLIC WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.

Base deductions−23 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED HANDSINK IN SMOOTHIE STATION HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDSINK IN SMOOTHIE STATION HANGING FROM WALL. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPRAY FOAM USED TO CLOSE HOLES TO NOT BE SMOOTH. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CUT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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

Base deductions−24 pts

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

4 High1 Med13 Basic

18 total

29/100inspection score

−71 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
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)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT REAR STAFF HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (13)

−26 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MALE COOK WITH A LONG BEARD PREPARING FOODS WITHOUT PROPER BEARD GUARD. BEARD GUARD WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM PREP TABLES.
46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING GLOVES WHILE HANDLING READY TO EAT FOODS. GLOVES WERE PROVIDED.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE LIDS ON GARBAGE CANS IN ALL UNISEX AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP / DISH WASHING AREAS ,TOILET ROOMS & DINING AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/ DISH WASHING & FURNANCE ROOMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND BURNTOUT OUT LIGHTS AND SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−71 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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