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D'NUEZ Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

D'NUEZ 2000 W 18TH ST, CHICAGO 60608 Restaurant
May 27, 2021 Canvass License #2563480
8
Total Violations
6
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #2
CRITICAL
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 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
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #5
CRITICAL
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.
Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.
Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
Violation #25
MINOR
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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.
Dirty surfaces attract pests and can contaminate food indirectly.
Non-food contact surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean as often as necessary; Remove grease and debris; Maintain equipment exteriors; Keep walls, ceilings, floors clean.
Violation #33
MAJOR
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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)
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.
Violation #48
CRITICAL
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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
Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.
Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.
3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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