Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622641
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2072057
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: REMOVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE DISH MACHINE AND REMOVE THE BLACK/BROWN GRIMES FROM INSIDE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,GREASE BUILD-UP AT INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OD COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDED PIPES BEHIND THE UNITS.GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GRIMES UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE,ALSO INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAINS AT MENTIONED AREA.GREASE UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SPILLAGE ON WALLS IN PREP/DISH ROOM AREA:BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND/UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BROKEN WALLS ON BOTH SIDE OF THE STAIR CASE(GOING TO BASEMENT AREA)NEED TO REPAIR.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: EVERYONE MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT IN PREP AREA.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960456
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ONE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954029
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MAKER NOT MAINTAINED. ICE ARE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT CORNER BOTTOM AND UPPER PORTION OF THE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SURFACES AND WALLS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1751271 DATED 4/01/16. # 32- DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS,POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,TRAYS ETC,MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST BUILD -UP ON THE FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN REMOVE FOODS DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR THRU-OUT BASEMENT , AND THRU-OUT THE BAR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON BOTH VENT COVER IN BOTH CUSTOMER'S WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL EVERY STEP OF THE STAIR GOING TO THE BASEMENT (WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND DIRT) AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD IN THE COOK LINE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAIR IN THE BASEMENT. MUST ORGANIZE, ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AND DISCARD UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT BEING USED TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751271
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN THE BASEMENT AND NO PAPER TOWEL ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ALL THE TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MANAGER PUT PAPER TOWEL ON BOTH SINKS DURING INSPECTION.
19
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: FOUND OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER AREA NOT MAINTAINED, WITH DEBRIS ALL OVER THE SURROUNDING AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE SURROUNDING AREAS DURING INSPECTION. SURROUNDING AREAS ARE NOW CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DEFROST BOTH CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT,WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED AND MAINTAIN. FOUND EXTRA BIG POTS,PANS THAT DOES NOT FIT IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT OR DISH MACHINE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL BIG POTS AND PANS,REPLACE WITH SMALLER ONES THAT FITS THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. OR REPLACE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BIGGER SINK. RUBBER GASKET OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER CLOSE TO THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, RIPPED OFF. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED AROUND THE RIM OF (ONE OUT OF TWO CHEST FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT),AND LID NOT IN GOOD REPAIR. MUST REPAIR LID AND REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE CHEST FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE RUBBER GASKET ALONG THE LID OF (ONE OUT OF TWO) CHEST FREEZER WITH MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE OR REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK, BEHIND THE COOLER IN THE BAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588784
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ENCRUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND RUBBER GASKETS OF THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ABOVE MENTIONED AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE FOOD STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: THE MEN'S BATHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; THERE IS A SELF CLOSING LATCH BUT THE DOOR IS GETTING CAUGHT ON THE FLOOR AND PREVENTING THE DOOR FROM CLOSING ALL THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO TRIM DOWN THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR SO IT DOES NOT GET CAUGHT ON THE FLOOR BEFORE CLOSING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527360
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE RUSTED AND FOOD ENCRUSTED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL THE EXTERIOR OF THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO REMOVE GRIME AND FOOD SPLATTER BUILDUP ON ALL SIDES OF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR, BACK WALL, AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND REFRIGERATION UNITS TO REMOVE OLD VEGETABLES AND FOOD DEBRIS- MAINTAIN.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1107047
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND COOKED DICED ONION STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 54.F.NO TEMPERATURE ON COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED,ALSO NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME.PRESENTLY WALK-IN COOLER HAS AIR TEMP OF 38.6F .FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUND 50 VALUE 15. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: UNABLE TO CLEAN RAW WOOD UNDER THE BAR COUNTER,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD,ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235817
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER BETWEEN 47.1 F AND 50 F- BEEF, LAMB AND CHICKEN, HOWEVER AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE FOR WALK IN COOLER IS 40 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40 F OR BELOW IF HELD COLD. ALL THE ABOVE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A. FOODS DISCARDED WEIGHT- 38 LBS, VALUED AT $200.00.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES IN LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM. MUST PAINT/SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES, SHELF SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTIALATION HOOD/FILTERS, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS/CORNERS IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASH AREA. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: METAL STEM THERMOMETER BROKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM CLUTTERED (BOXES, EQUIPMENT, ETC). MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106220
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN MINERAL BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALONG WALLS ANA CORNERS,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THE FAUCET NECK AT SAID SINK.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1106212
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: GOMET(CHOPPED COLLARD GREENS SAUTED WITH ONIONS, GARLIC ETC) AT TEMP OF 60F TO 70.6F; KAY SEERENA CARROT TIBS(COOKED BEETS AND CARROTS WITH COOKED ONIONS AND GARLIC)AT TEMP OF 73.4 TO 77.8F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED.MANAGER STATED THAT FOOD WAS COOKED ON 4-10-12.COOLER MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39.7F.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 93, VALUE 350.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) HOOOO77792-16
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE,NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS. IN FRONT OF IT A SHELF WITH JUICE BOXES WITH POP GUN ATTACHED UNDER THE COUNTER TOP AND TWO RED TANKS(CARBON DIOXIDE) THAT ARE USED FOR POP DISPENSER.INSTRUCTED TO RE LOCATE ITEMS MENTIONED, TO HAVE ACCESSIBILITY OF EXPOSED HAND SINK AND PROPERLY WASH HANDS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-030 HOOOO77793-17
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 10-7-2011 NOT VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. WE OBSERVED(MANAGERS AND I)FRAMED SUMMARY REPORT LOCATED BEHIND THE SCREEN OF THE CASHIER.NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED. INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-010(B) HOOOO77794-18
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN MINERAL BUILD-UP FROM INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES SPECIALLY ALONG WALLS ANA CORNERS,INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE UNIT.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,AND THE FAUCET NECK AT SAID SINK.
70
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE:OBSERVED 5 CIGARETTE BUTTS ON TOP THE WALL LEDGE FOUND A RED MARLBORO EMPTY BOX IN SIDE THE LADIES CHANGE ROOM UNDER THE HANGING CLEAN UNIFORMS.INSTRUCTED TO SMOKE OUTSIDE 15 FEET FROM DOORS AND WINDOWS.SECOND OFFENSE(FIST OFFENSE 9-26-2011). CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015 HOOOO77792-16
70
NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: POSTING OF THE SIGNS.NEED TO PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGN,THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES, INCLUDED BASEMENT AREA.SECOND OFFENSE.(FIRST OFFENSE 9-26,2011). CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-020(a) HOOOO77793-17
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
519266
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CRTIFIED FOOD HANDLER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE COOKED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS(HUMMUS,COOKED VEGETABLE CHICKEN,ETC).A CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012 H000074481-17
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634727
Location recorded for this inspection · DEMERA ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT · 4801 N BROADWAY
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND A LARGE POT STORED ON TOP ONE BURNER STOVE,INSIDE A 50 POUND OF SLICED AND COOKED ONIONS AT TEMP OF 80.7F,PER MANAGER ON DUTY FOOD WAS COOKED ON 9-25,AND LEFT OUT INSIDE THE PAN TO COOL ALL NIGHT AND DAY.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED POUNDS 50, VALUE 24.INFORMATION GIVEN ON COOLING PROCESS,ALSO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG.CRTICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-005(A) H0000 74245-15
4
SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC - Comments: All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE IN BOTTOM ICE STORAGE.TURNED OFF UNIT.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE.BUY ICE IN BAGS FROM RETAIL FOOD LICENSE AND KEEP INVOICE FOR A RECORD.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT.FAX A LETTER WHEN UNIT IS READY TO BE REINSPECTED(FAX #312-746-4240).CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A) H000074245-15
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN BROKEN, NOT CONNECTED TO DRAIN PIPE(MANAGER STATED THAT HE HAD AN APPOINTMENT WITH A PLUMBER ON THURSDAY 9-28-11);ALSO FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE A LARGE GARBAGE CONTAINER AND BOXES WAS STORED IN FRONT OF THE SINK, ALSO NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS/ OR ANY OTHER HAND DRYING DEVICE PROVIDEAT THAT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER A SOON AS POSSIBLE, MEAN TIME INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEHIND THE BAR(AFTER SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED)OR THE WASROOMS.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. IMPROPER OUTSIDE GARBAGE DISPOSAL IN FRONT OF THE OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.OBSERVED GARBAGE CONTAINERS WITH THRASH IN IT UNCOVERED,EMPTY BOXES AND GARBAGE BAGS FILLED WITH GARBAGE STORED ON FLOOR,DIRTY BROOMS AND MOPS BEHIND THE REAR OUTSIDE DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS FOR GARBAGE CONTAINERS TIGHT FITTED, NO GARBAGE SHOULD BE STORED ON FLOOR TO PREVENTE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN.SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020 H000074246-16
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PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-28-11,REPORT #525310: #30-NEED NAMES DATES ON ALL FOOD ITEMS IN STORAGEINSTRUCTED MGMT TO #32-INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND BOWL & 3COMP SINK/REMOVE RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER,DRY STORAGE,TOP OF GREASE TRAP OR PAINT/NEED LIDES ON ALL GARBAGE CANS IN PREP AREA WHEN NOT IN USE/MUST REPLACE ALL STAIN & BADLY PITTED CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA./MISSING DRAIN LINE ON SODA DISPINSER BEHIND BARINSTRUCTED MGMT TO INVERT ALL POTS & PANS IN PREP AREA/REMOVE ALL TO LARGE POTS UNABLE TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE,SANITIZE IN 3COMP. SINK OR DISH WASHING MACHINE #33-SOME SHELVES IN COOLERS, FREEZER,INTERIOR,EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,UNDER HOOD OVER COOKING RANGE NEED DETAIL CLEANING. #36-NEED LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS OVER PREP AREA IN REAR/REPLACE LIGHT SHIELDS IN POOR REPAIR FRONT OF 3COMP. SINK #38-HOT & COLD WATER HANDLE ON 3COMP. SINK BEHIND BAR,HOT WATER HANDLE ON EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR/BASE OF FAUCET ON 3COMP. SINK & PIPES UNDER 3COMP. SINK LEAKING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090 H000074247-17
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NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. SMOKING IN PUBLIC PLACE:OBSERVED 18 CIGARETTE BUTTS WITH AN EMPTY MARLBORO BOX ON TOP THE WALL LEDGE UNDER THE ELECTRICAL METER IN BASEMENT NEAR BY AN ICE MACHINE,FREEZERS,FOOD STORAGE ARE LOCATE IN BASEMENT(OPENED AREA),ALSO A CIGARETTE BUTT WAS OBSERVED IN LOCKED LIQUOR STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO SMOKE OUTSIDE 15 FEET FROM DOORS AND WINDOWS.NEED TO PROVIDE NO"NO SMOKING" SIGN.FIRST OFFENSE. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE:7-32-015 H000074247-17
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How results compare in ZIP 60640
321 of 443 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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