Chicago Diplomat Cafe
Last inspected: Jun 13, 2025
74
Score
The CHICAGO DIPLOMAT CAFE, located at 3134 N Lincoln Ave in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on June 13, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. This inspection identified six minor violations, with notable findings including proper handling of wiping cloths and cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces. Across nine scored inspections, the facility has historically maintained a low-risk profile.
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Inspection History
Jun 13, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 26, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 29, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Nov 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 25, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 17, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Jan 21, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Jan 9, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
64
Jan 23, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
90
Violations — Jun 13, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
39
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER LOCATED IN FRONT KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN FREEZER.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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