What is D'nuez's health inspection score?

D'nuez has a SafeDine safety score of 64 out of 100 (Grade C). 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 August 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does D'nuez have?

D'nuez has 27 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is D'nuez safe to eat at?

D'nuez has a safety score of 64/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

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: 2000 W 18TH ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 64

2000 W 18TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Fair

American•Pilsen

Ranked #303 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Aug 13, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-36

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-8 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-21 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.

Location

2000 W 18TH ST, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Dec 2022

2 inspections

2 high priority

7 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

3 basic

May

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Aug

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestFail

3 High2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED SLIGHT PINK BUILDUP ON TOP INTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
NOTED EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON EXTERIOR SURFACE OF OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLES
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−34 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Basic

5 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
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
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE UTILITY SINK. A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−26 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE COUNTER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS/WAIT STAFF WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−16 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE COUNTER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS/WAIT STAFF WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total

72/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
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.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED PLATES NOT INVERTED AT THE COUNTER IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS/WAIT STAFF WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−28 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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