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ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT

6120-6122 N BROADWAY · Chicago, IL 60660

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2633069

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALADS, SHRIMP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE 3-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2362389

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINKS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TWO TRAYS OF FROZEN BEEF SITTING OUT ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN REFRIGERATOR OR RUN UNDER COOL WATER FOR PROPER THAWING.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN KITCHEN PREP WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ONTO SHELVING AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR TO PROPERLY CLEAN AREA.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE. ALSO OBSERVED GARBAGE CANS BEING USED FOR BULK FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE COOKING FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOKING STOVE AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES EXPIRED FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2294037

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2293610

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO SUPPLIES/SPILL KIT FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENT INSIDE MENU FOR STEAK TARTAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST INCLUDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND MISSING SCREWS FOR FAUCET HANDLES AT KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT DATED 10-22-18 INSPECTION # 2230079. VIOLATION 47. OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC BAGS AS STOPPERS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WOODEN CABINET SHELVES DAMAGED UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING AT 2-DOOR MEAT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CORRECT STOPPERS (X2)FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS FOR MEAT REACH IN COOLER. VIOLATION 55. OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AT REAR LOCKER ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. VIOLATION 56.OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS. VIOLATION 57.EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE CURRENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090. MUST CORRECT ALL MENTIONED VIOLATIONS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2230079

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17 INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST INCLUDE A SELL BY DATE ON A SELL BY DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OR ON ALL TABLE PLACARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-502.11(B) METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC BAGS AS STOPPERS AT DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, INTERIOR OF WOODEN CABINET SHELVES DAMAGED UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED/MISSING AT 2-DOOR MEAT REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CORRECT STOPPERS (X2)FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REPAIR INTERIOR OF CABINET UNDER 1-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKETS FOR MEAT REACH IN COOLER.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 BAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT LEAKS ALSO HANDWASH BOWL (OUTSIDE OF WOMENS WASHROOM) DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED DIRT/FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT FRONT DRY STORAGE ROOM AND AT REAR LOCKER ROOM ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11 OBSERVED HOLE IN EAST WALL AT FRONT STORAGE AREA NEXT TO BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST SEAL HOLE IN WALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X2) BURNED OUT ABOVE MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES MUST BE CURRENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERRTICATES ON PREMISES.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995297

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 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: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND IN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN 3COMP.AND 2COMP.SINKS STAFF USING PLASTIC TO COVER SINK HOLES TO WASH. ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD LININGS ON EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON DRAIN BOARD SIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND SPILLAGE).GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND DEEP FRYER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPILLAGE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1989974

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.COOKED YELLOW CREAMY SPLIT PEAS AT TEMP OF.6F TO 62.6F;COOKED MIXED POTATOES AND CARROTS AT TEMP OF 50.2F; COOKED RED LENTILS IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.9F; COOKED LAMB IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 45.6F TO 45.9F(FOOD WAS COOKED ON 3-1-17 PER LABEL AND STATEMENT OF THE COOK)FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 39F. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: LAMB IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 58.6F; CREAMY COOKED ONIONS IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 47.3F; CHICK PEAS AT TEMP OF 45.3F TO 45.7F; WHOLE YELLOW LENTIL AT TEMP OD 47.3F; CREAM LENTIL AT TEMP OF 47F. UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP OF 39.7F.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F AND BELOW,HOT FOOD 140F AND ABOVE.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE MANAGER. POUNDS 260,VALUE 1.500. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED THE COOK MAKING A PHONE CALL INSIDE THE KITCHEN AND WITHOUT HAND WASHING PICK-UP WITH BARE HANDS A CREPES A PUT IT ON CUSTOMER PLATES.INFORMATION GIVEN TO MANAGER.MUST HAND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS,ALSO NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD(MUST USE UTENSILS,GLOVES ETC).MANAGE CORRECTED TO ISSUE. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-010(A)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NO CORRECTED FROM 3-21-16,REPORT#1727220 #34-FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN. #38-FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST OBTAIN BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR. TODAY 3-2-17 OBSERVED THE SAME VIOLATION SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE BY THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK WITH RUST,PEELING PAINT UNABLE TO CLEAN. NEED TO REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE ALSO BASE OF CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. FOUND COOKED FOOD STORED INSIDE BROKEN PLASTIC CONTAINER OR LIDS.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE SAID CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN METAL SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD AND SPILLAGE).GREASE INSIDE THE DEEP FRYER AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE OVENS,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,AND DEEP FRYER.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND THE PREP COOLER AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH SPILLAGE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: BURNED LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN AREA,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SMALL LEAKING AT DRAIN PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BY THE ICE MACHINE.PLASTIC BAGS USED FOR STOPPERS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1727220

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN (GREASE BUILD UP): UNDER PREPARATION TABLES, UNDER SINKS, AND AT SHELVING UNITS AT REAR MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND DEGREASE ALL MENTIONED.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST OBTAIN BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES. FOUND LEAKY DRAINAGE PIPING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1376137

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1370062

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 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: NOTED KNIVES (CLEAN AND DIRTY(FOOD PARTICLES) AND SPATULAS ON WALLS BETWEEN PIPPING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT A KNIFE RACK, CLEAN, SANITIZED AND READY TO USE.....NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:MEAT GRINDERS ON SHELVING BY WALK IN COOLER, SHELVES ON RACKS BY SAME AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST MAINTAIN FREE FROM DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1369803

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER TO HAVE GREASE ON TOP, LID, LIPS AND DRIPPING DOWN THE SIDES CREATING FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED KNIVES (CLEAN AND DIRTY(FOOD PARTICLES) AND SPATULAS ON WALLS BETWEEN PIPPING AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AT A KNIFE RACK, CLEAN, SANITIZED AND READY TO USE.....NOTED SHELVES LINED WITH CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD BOXES AND MAINTAIN CLEAN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT:MEAT GRINDERS ON SHELVING BY WALK IN COOLER, SHELVES ON RACKS BY SAME AND SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.MUST MAINTAIN FREE FROM DIRT, OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD PARTICLES AND GRIME. FLOORS AT THE DRY STORAGE AREA,FLOORS BY ICE MACHINE ROOM AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH DISH WASHER/MOB SINK. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED BROWNISH DISCOLORATION ON WALLS BEHIND SINKS AT THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1235421

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 8

    SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, SANITIZING AT 0 PPM CHLORINE WHILE USED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE FOODS IN REACH IN PREP AREA COOLERS (FIRST IN FIRST OUT).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAND UP PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS/DIRT STAINS ON WALL BEHIND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL ALSO MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE PREP AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X6) ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
579705

Location recorded for this inspection · ETHIOPIAN DIAMOND RESTAURANT · 6120-6122 N BROADWAY

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOUND PREPARED AND COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS(RICE,BEEF/LAMB,STEW,SAU CES,ETC.)IN WALK IN COOLER,REACH COOLERS,AND AT PREP AREAS STORED OR KEPT UNDER RUSTED SHELVES,AND SHELVES WITH DEBRIS WITHOUT COVER,AND HAD THINGS STORED ABOVE THEM.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)SERIOUS INSTRUCTED MGR.TO HAVE FOODS COVERED TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.CDI.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT AT ALL TIMES.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN,AND IN WALK IN COOLER FLOOR.MUST REPLACE MISSING SINK STOPPERS IN 3COMP.AND 2COMP.SINKS STAFF USING PLASTIC TO COVER SINK HOLES TO WASH. ALSO MUST REMOVE FOIL AND CARD BOARD LININGS ON EQUIPMENTS IN KITCHEN,AND PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK AT THE BAR ON DRAIN BOARD SIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS AND DEBRIS ON STOVE,INSIDE OVENS,SHELVES IN THE COOLERS AND AT PREPARED FOOD HOLDING AREAS, TOP OF ICE MACHINE,AND MOP SINK.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE UTENSILS WITH FOODS,DISH WASHER RACKS,AND FOOD PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE OFFICE,AND REPAIR PAINT PEELING ON FLOORS AT BAR AREA. REPLACE FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN KITCHEN BY DISHMACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN TROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN BY 2DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.

  • 43

    FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SEPARATE CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE.

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168 of 234 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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