What is Demera Ethiopian Restaurant's health inspection score?

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Demera Ethiopian Restaurant last inspected?

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant was last inspected on August 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Demera Ethiopian Restaurant have?

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant has 33 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Demera Ethiopian Restaurant safe to eat at?

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Demera Ethiopian Restaurant

Name: Demera Ethiopian Restaurant
Address: 4801 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 81

4801 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

Uptown

Ranked #210 of 747 in Uptown

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Aug 21, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.5

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

4801 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 high priority

5 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

10 basic

Aug

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

4 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med

2 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM IN THE BASEMENT.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD ITEM IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR KITCHEN (NEXT TO INJERA/BREAD GRIDDLE). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKET.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

3 Med8 Basic

11 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENUS FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED MEATS, SEAFOOD, SHELLFISH OR EGGS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT ETC) IN PREP AREA.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOUND OVER 30 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN THE BASEMENT PREP/ STORAGE AREA, 20 DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH GREEN MOLDLIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS STORAGE. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVINGS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED INSIDE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR TRASH BIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
EMPLOYEE TOILET (BASEMENT) ROOM MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE NON WORKING LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN.

Base deductions−31 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High5 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING�TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR AND BASEMENT PREPARATION AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE. HANDSINKS WERE BEING BLOCKED WITH ICE BUCKETS AND BOXES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE BOXES AND ICE TO ENSURE ALL HANDSINKS REMAINED ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c), CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINK, LOCATED BEHIND THE FRONT BAR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS LOCATED IN FRONT AND REAR PREPARATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE HOLES IN THE CEILING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL HOLES AND MAINTAIN THEM SMOOTHLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE, AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS UNDERNEATH THE HOODED VENT IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTBULBS AND MAINTAIN AEQUATE LIGHTING.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOORS IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 LIGHT SHIELDING IS NOT PROVIDED IN THE DRY STORAGE BASEMENT ROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIM DEBRIS IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. THE FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SEASONINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND DRY STORAGE DO NOT HAVE A LABEL. THE FACILITY MUST LABEL DRY STORAGE FOOD ITEMS OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
THE FRONT DOOR PROPPED OPEN. THE FACILITY MUST ENSURE ALL DOORS ARE CLOSED/SEALED TO PREVENT ANY INSECT/RODENT ACTIVITY.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ICE BUILDUP/FROST RESIDUE PRESENT INSIDE STAND-UP FREEZER NEAR BASEMENT STAIRS. FACILITY MUST REMOVE ICE BUILDUP/FROST RESIDUE IN STAND-UP FREEZER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE WASTE RECEPTACLE DOES NOT HAVE A LID IN THE BASEMENT RESTROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT FLOORS IN KITCHEN DISH AREA, SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHT SHIELDING NOT PROVIDED IN DRY STORAGE BASEMENT ROOM. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON SITES DO NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−30 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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