Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant Inc

Chicago Health Dept

5844-5846 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

14 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Feb 2020.

Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2020

Inspection history

FEB 6

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT THE BAR AREA NEXT TO ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AT BAR AREA AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BOTH WOMENS BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

JUN 10

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND MISSING SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT.7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

FOUND RAW FOOD BEING SOLD INSIDE MENU NOT PROPERLY BEING DISCLOSED.(STEAK TARTAR) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITTAION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.

NOV 5

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A SELL BY DATE FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR ON PLACARDS ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMMINER ON MENU OR ON PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COLD AND HOT READING TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA VEGETABLE REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER (ALONG EAST WALL) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ALSO DISHWASH ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS (X3) NOT HOLDING WATER IN COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHMACHINE ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

OCT 5

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 27

2017

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO FOUND RUSTY KNOBS THAT HOLDS WHITE PLASTIC COVER INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE SAME UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. REPLACE KNOBS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

KNIVES STORED ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK. LONG CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR BY THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REMOVED,STORE IT TO ELEVATE SHELF.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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JAN 12

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOT DISPENSING SANITIZER SOLUTION,AT PRESENT TIME 0ppm. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION", DO NOT USE. MUST WASH MULTI USE UTENSILS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

NO VENTILATION OR UNDER THE HOOD PROVIDED AT ONE BURNER UNIT,WHICH PRESENTLY IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE MENTIONED UNIT FROM PREMISES. CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER MUST BE REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DIRTY ,GREASY PLASTIC CRATES ARE USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS UNDER THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESS DEBRIS FROM CRUMBLED WALLS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRUMBLE WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.DUST AND WALL PARTICLE ON TOP THE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER ON EACH COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE STOPPERS.

JAN 4

2017

FAIL 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAINED SAID UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DIRTY ,GREASY PLASTIC CRATES ARE USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS UNDER THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

EXCESS DEBRIS FROM CRUMBLED WALLS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRUMBLE WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.DUST AND WALL PARTICLE ON TOP THE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER ON EACH COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE STOPPERS.

MAR 18

2016

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SWEEP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 13

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT AND LIGHT COVER CRACKED AT SAME ABOVE STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FLOOR AT REAR EXIT DOOR CLUTTERED, CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES.

SEP 11

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND TOP OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

FOUND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT DISHWASHING AREAS.

SEP 6

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN; WHILE WEARING GLOVES, PROCEEDED TO CLEAN TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH,BACK TO PREPARING FOOD THEN RINSED HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STILL WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND FINALLY RINSED BELL PEPPERS AND STARTED CUTTING THEM STILL WITH SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-30-010(A).

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (MEAT, CHICKEN,VEGETABLES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT ABOUT 12:30PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTURCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.

AUG 30

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/23/12

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/23/12

AUG 23

2012

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.

Minor Sanitation

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

2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE STEAMTALBE AND MISSING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS/LIGHT COVER WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR SINK.

FEB 10

2011

PASS 4 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABLE ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

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 THROUGHOUT.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN ON DRAIN BOARD SIDE.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALL AT 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR AND ON WALL BY ENTRY DOOR.

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