FEB 6
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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RAS DASHEN ETHIOPIAN RESTAURANT INC.
BEAT. 31/100
5844-5846 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO
Last inspected February 6, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 3 of 14 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
6 passed · 5 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
9 YEARS
since Feb 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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.
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.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BOTH WOMENS BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
JUN 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
NOV 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 5
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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 52017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 5
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 272017FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 27
2017
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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)
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.
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 122017PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 12
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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
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
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.
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.
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 42017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
JAN 4
2017
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
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)
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
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
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.
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.
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 182016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 132015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 13
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEP 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND TOP OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
FOUND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
SEP 62013PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
* 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
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.
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 302012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 30
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/23/12
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/23/12
AUG 232012FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2012
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR SINK.
FEB 102011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FEB 10
2011
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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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