CHICAGO DIPLOMAT CAFE

3134 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

12 inspections

1. CanvassJun 13, 2025

   6 infractions

   • 39. 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.
   • 41. 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.
   • 49. 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.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR LEAKING AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DAMAGED AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT AND REAR KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2. CanvassApr 26, 2024

   2 infractions

   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME PREP AREA AND DISPLAY COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS AND MAKE VISIBLE IN ALL COOLERS.
   • 57. 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.
3. Canvass Re-InspectionNov 29, 2022

   3 infractions

   • 10. 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.
   • 47. 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.
   • 55. 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.
4. CanvassNov 22, 2022

   4 infractions

   • 10. 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.
   • 47. 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.
   • 48. 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.
   • 55. 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.
5. Non-InspectionNov 8, 2022

   0 infractions

6. Canvass Re-InspectionJun 25, 2021

   0 infractions

7. CanvassJun 17, 2021

   12 infractions

   • 3. 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.
   • 16. 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.
   • 25. 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.
   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE HALLWAY CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
   • 47. 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.
   • 49. 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.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • METAL DRAWERS USED FOR UTENSIL STORAGE NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE RUST AND DIRT. MUST REMOVE RUST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • MUST REMOVE PILED PLASTIC CARTONS FROM THE REAR GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • MUST NOT USE CLOTH CARPETS AS MATS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.
   • 55. 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.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF TRAINING.
8. CanvassJan 21, 2020

   2 infractions

   • 25. 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.
   • 47. 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.
9. CanvassJan 10, 2020

   0 infractions

10. CanvassJan 9, 2019

    7 infractions

    • 3. 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
    • 5. 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
    • 47. 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
    • 47. 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
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY EXTERIOR FANS AND SURROUNDING WALL AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. 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
    • 58. 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
11. CanvassJan 4, 2019

    0 infractions

12. LicenseJan 23, 2017

    2 infractions

    • 32. 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.
    • 38. 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.