What is Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant's health inspection score?

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 76 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant last inspected?

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant was last inspected on March 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant have?

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant has 53 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant safe to eat at?

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 76/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant serve?

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant serves Ethiopian cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant

Name: Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant
Address: 6120-6122 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 76

6120-6122 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/25/2026

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Ethiopian•Edgewater

Ranked #135 of 237 in EdgewaterBetter than 95% of ethiopian restaurants

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8 inspections

Last: Mar 25, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-41

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-24 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 59/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (76/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

6120-6122 N BROADWAY, Chicago, IL 60660

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

May

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2024

2 inspections

7 high priority

3 intermediate

16 basic

Aug

May 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

4 basic

Jun

Mar 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

12 intermediate

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Complaint

Mar 26

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High4 Med

5 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Mar 26

Canvass InspectionFail

8 Med

8 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

Intermediate (8)

−40 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−40 pts

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11 OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 OBSERVED BAR HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−8 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING SPLASH GUARD AT HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BROKEN FAUCET AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED BAR HANDWASHING SINK TO BE SLOW-DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON WALLS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2600169 DATED 08/13/2024. THEY ARE AS FOLLOWS: #37. ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #45. ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS. #57. NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. #58. NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med6 Basic

9 total2 risk factors

53/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE OR RECEIPT/PROOF OF CLASS REGISTRATION DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12---- ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 ----MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE ELECTRIC PIPING AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A;C)---- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B)----- NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. : 4-602.13--- NOTED EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--- NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE STATION/SERVER STATION, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.---MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13--- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13---- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−37 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High2 Med10 Basic

17 total3 risk factors

5/100inspection score

−80 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING THE INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR REVIEW FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE BAR HAND WASHING SINK.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE COOLER NOTED AT 51.1F WITH DICED TOMATOES AT 49.5F AND 52.1F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW CONSISTENTLY THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS INSIDE THE COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED TCS PREPARED FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE COOKS LINE THREE DOOR COOLER. DICED TOMATOES AT 49.5F AND 52.1F. FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES NOT STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WIPING CLOTHS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
MUST USE FOOD SCOOPS WITH HANDLES IN ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS.----MUST NOT STORE UTENSILS BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE ELECTRIC PIPING AT THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
NOTED POTS WITH FOOD DEBRIS STORED ON THE CLEAN POT STORAGE SHELVING AND FOOD ENCRUSTED BLENDERS AND FOOD PROCESSORS. MUST STORE CLEAN.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE ROOMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.-----MUST NOT STORE BICYCLES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AN ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS: THROUGHOUT THE COFFEE STATION/SERVER STATION, UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS, BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.---- WALLS IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND ALL COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, KITCHEN ENTRANCE PREP TABLE AND WALL VENT AT THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.-----PEELING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE.----MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2580048 ON 8-14-23 NOT CORRECTED. #55- 6-501.12--- NOTED DIRTY WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #55-: 6-201.17---- NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING BY THE HEATING UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−80 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Aug 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING BY THE HEATING UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY PLACES FOR PEST.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT USING WRAPS AS STOPPERS FOR AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING STOPPERS
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY WALLS BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH THE DISH WASHING AREA AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Base deductions−6 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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