Awash Ethiopian Restaurant
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2010, Awash Ethiopian Restaurant has 13 inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 12, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 12, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jan 12, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR UP PART OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILDUP INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL WALL HOLE BEHIND THE MOP SINK(SOUTH-WEST) WALL.NEED TO SEAL
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE PROVIDED AT WATER LINE OF ICE MACHINE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 7, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE AT PREMISES. OBBSERVED ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FURNACE ROOM AND ALONG WALLS BY STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABLED.(FLOUR, RICE,ETC.) MUST LABEL BULK FOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL HOLES ON WALLS BY STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT THAT MUST BE SEALED. MUST SEAL HOLES ON WALLS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF MICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE BASEMENT/REMOVE ALL UNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Jan 27, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR IN PREP AND REAR STORAGE ROOM ALONG WALLS/CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL HOLE IN WALL AT ABOVE FLOOR BASE AT SOUTHWEST CORNER OF STORAGE ROOM BEHIND FOLDED TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL HOLE IN WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING CEILING LIGHT BULB ABOVE PREP AREA AND ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER WITH DUST BUILD UP AT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LIGHT COVER FOR CEILING LIGHTS AND CLEAN SAID LIGHT COVER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTIAN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT WORKING/OUT OF BATTERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE/CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Aug 25, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR/BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN AND ORGANIZED.
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Aug 1, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED VERY HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE UPRIGHT FREEZER AT THE REAR FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT THE LIQUOR STORAGE AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.
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Jun 14, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER SUPPLY LINE
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Jun 4, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER: COOKED LAMB WITH SAUCE AT TEMP OF 51.4F;COOKED BEEF WITH SAUCE AT TEMP OF 48.9F.BOTH PRODUCTS WERE COOKED THE DAY BEFORE PER MANAGER STATEMENT. NO PROOF OF TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 6.5, VALUE 88 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR WAS PROPPED OPENED TO THE OUTSIDE WITHOUT A SCREEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED OR INSTALL TIGHT FITTING SCREEN DOOR THAT OPENS OUTWARD. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES IN MOTOR COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE,ALSO OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST REMOVE PILED SAND AT EAST AREA OF THE BASEMENT, AND BIG ROCKS UNDER THE SHELVES AT SOUTH WALL. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED BETWEEN THE ROCKS AND ON TOP OF THE SAND. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATED FOOD STORED IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BARE WOOD SHELF BY THE MOP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH WITH A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DEAD ROACHES AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE EMPTY BIN OF ICE MACHINE. NEED TO DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM THE DRAWERS OF PREP TABLE(EAST SIDE OF THE KITCHEN).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NEED TO SWEEP FLOOR IN FURNACE AND BASEMENT AREA,DEBRIS.REMOVE DIRTY/STAINED CARPET IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE,AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RE-SEAL PLASTIC COVING BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. CAULK/SEAL SMOOTH GAPS AROUND THE PLUMBING,AROUND PIPE CHASES AND CONDUITS. REMOVE FOAM FROM UNDER THE SINK/CABINETS IN BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATER SUPPLY LINE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE STEM THERMOMETER TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE AREA. NEED TO REMOVE CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL(CEILING TILES) BEHIND COOLERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA,AND BASEMENT AREA(DOORS PLYWOOD,ETC), ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED 6"OFF THE FLOOR.
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Nov 18, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND COUNTERS. MUST EMPTY OPEN CAN FOOD INTO A STORABLE CONTAINER SUCH AS PLASTIC,STAINLESS ON GLASS BEFORE STORAGE IN THE COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON EXPOSE HAND SINK IN FRONT AND GREASE ON HOOD WALLS AND EXTERIOR DOORS ON FREEZER AND COOLER. CLEAN DEBRIS ON CABINET AT FRONT AND OVEN UNDER STOVE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCTS AND CLEAN UTENSILS 6" OFF THE FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REFINISH OR PAINT RAW WOOD TILES IN BAR,SEAL OPENING ON WALLS IN BASEMENT,AND AT STORAGE AREA IN REAR. CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAIR WATER STAIN CEILING TILES IN DINING.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored. MUST STORE SOILED AND CLEAN WIPE CLOTHS IN KITCHEN AND REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ORGANIZE CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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May 24, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Jan 12, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Sep 21, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Awash Ethiopian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant on file is from Jan 12, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant.
Has Awash Ethiopian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Awash Ethiopian Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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