CHICAGO DIPLOMAT CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

3134 N LINCOLN AVE · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

9 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2025

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 13

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITAZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 26

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME PREP AREA AND DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAKE VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS MISSING FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

NOV 29

2022

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-101.19 OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE SURFACE TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 22

2022

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD LINED WITH ALUMINUM FOIL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM THE SURFACE TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO SANITIZER TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT THE INSPECTION TO TEST CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOW-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A TEST STRIP KIT ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 25

2021

PASS · 0 violations

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JUN 17

2021

FAIL 12 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

CHEMICAL DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING CHLORINE SANITIZER. MANAGEMENT STATES THE MACHINE IS NOT BEING USED AT THIS TIME. NO DISHES BEING WASHED. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND PROPERLY DISPENSES CHLORINE SANITIZER; C.D.P.H. MUST BE CONTACTED FOR TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MENU ITEMS SUCH AS MEATS COOKED TO ORDER AND EGGS NOT PROPERLY DISCLOSED ON THE MENU. INSTRUCTED THE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU MUST ALSO DISCLOSE AND REMIND OF SUCH ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE TWO-DOOR PREP COOLER IN POOR CONDITION, WITH DEEP CUT GROOVES ON BOTH SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR RESURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

METAL DRAWERS USED FOR UTENSIL STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND DIRT. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED EXCESSIVE RUST AND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO DRAIN PROPERLY.

Minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE PILED PLASTIC CARTONS FROM THE REAR GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CLOTH CARPETS AS MATS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED THE CEILING VENTILATION COVER IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED PEELING PLASTER AND PAINT ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE FAR REAR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPAIR TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.

JAN 21

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS TO HOLD RAW MEATS INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST USE FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS ONLY FOR FOODS.

JAN 9

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NOTED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED TODAY

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

MANAGEMENT UNABLE TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE INCLUDING THE CHEMICALS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION AND SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE PREP SERVICE COOLER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY EXTERIOR FANS AND SURROUNDING WALL AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION

JAN 23

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE ROLLING CART AND THE SHELF BELOW THE GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A LEAK IN THE WASTE PIPING UNDER THE MAIN PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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