Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant

6120-6122 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60660
African
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
74
Score
Medium Risk

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant, located at 6120-6122 N Broadway in Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate risk inspection on March 25, 2026, receiving a score of 74. This inspection identified one major and four minor violations concerning areas such as the sanitation certificate, cleanability of surfaces, and the condition of physical facilities. Across 23 inspections, the restaurant has historically maintained a low-risk profile.

23
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Jun 5, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
May 29, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
74
Aug 13, 2024
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
58
Aug 5, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
29
Aug 14, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
May 25, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 15, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 13, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Apr 5, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
32
Feb 14, 2020
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jun 21, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
70
Oct 22, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
43
Mar 9, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 2, 2017
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Mar 21, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 29, 2013
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Oct 3, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
67
Mar 11, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Violations — Mar 25, 2026 Inspection
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
2
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)