Diamante Azul Restaurant

5661 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2018
70
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged 11 inspections at Diamante Azul Restaurant, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 27, 2018. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Diamante Azul Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 27, 2018; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Diamante Azul Restaurant on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 27, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17(A) INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED/SELL BY DATE INCLUDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Sep 19, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED PORK AT TEMP OF 81.9F; COOKED CHORIZO AT TEMP OF 80.9F; DICED STEAK AT TEMP OF 79F; COOKED PULLED PORK AT TEMP OF 85.6F TO 86F. FOOD WAS STORED ON TOP THE COUNTER OF STEAM TABLE.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 30 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE WACHINE WATER RESERVOIR.NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, GREASE ON WHELLS OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILE ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE,REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT COVER ON WALL INSIDE THE KITCHEN WITH DUST BUILD-UP,NEED TO CLEAN ND MAINTAIN
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Jan 10, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND INDIVIDUALLY PRE-PACKAGED SLICED OF CAKES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVING AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:BUSINESS NAME,ADDRESS AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED FOR SHELF LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Jan 3, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED, BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR WITH 1/4" TO 1" GAP,ALSO OPENINGS ON CEILING TILES AT REAR HALLWAY AND AROUND METER PIPE INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.WE OBSERVED TWENTY MICE DROPPINGS IN PREP AREA:SHELVES UNDER THE STEAM TABLE AND PREP TABLE.ON OVEN LEDGE,BEHIND CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.NO AN INFESTION. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF MENTIONED OPENINGS. REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND INDIVIDUALLY PRE-PACKAGED SLICED OF CAKES INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVING AREA WITHOUT PROPER LABELS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION:BUSINESS NAME,ADDRESS AND FOOD INGREDIENTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WHITE SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ARE RUSTY.ALSO ALUMINUM FOIL IS USED FOR SHELF LINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING BASE BOARD/COVING IN PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN ALL COOLERS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Apr 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE REACH IN COOLER/MAIN KITCHEN. MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES FOR ICE MACHINE WATERLINE AND MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 25, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP AROUND TORTILLA REACH IN COOLER DOORS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER DOOR GASKETS AT SAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON KITCHEN FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING STOPPERS (X2). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR CLUTTERED IN FRONT STORAGE/COAT ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVED.
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Mar 25, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE MEAT IN THE REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOODS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS IN FOOD PREP AREA THAT ARE SOILED WITH DUST.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CALIBRATED THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH-IN COOLER AT FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Jul 3, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLER TO BE IMPROPER BETWEEN 46F TO 50F(CONTAINERS OF REFRIED BEANS 47.7F, SOUR CREAM 47.5F, MILK 50.8F,CAKE (LECHE)46.2F. TEMPERATURE OF COOLER APPROPRIATE AT 39.7F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF IBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $ THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO STOPPER AT THE MIDDLE SINK OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS AT ALL SINKS AND CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLE.ALSO NOTED FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT ON SHELVES WITH CONDIMENTS AT THE FRONT SELLING COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY GREASE BUILT UP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE AT THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISES.MUST ALSO SEAL MULTIPLE HOLES AND OPENING ALONG PIPING THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN, NOTED DUST BUILT UP ON FANS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 16, 2012
Routine
8 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 3 DOOR COOLERS ARE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: IN ONE LARGE BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINER HOMINY SOUP(COOKED PORK AND OTHER FOODS) AT TEMP OF 53.7F; MEAT IN SAUCE 54.7F; REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 51.9F; COOKED TRIPE SOUP AT TEMP OF 48.5F; COOKED CHICKEN IN BROTH AT TEMP. 62.2F; COOKED GROUND BEEF AT TEMP OF 46.7, COOKED RICE AT TEMP OF 49.7F; COOKED BEEF AT TEMP OF 47.9F; COOKED VEGETABLE AT TEMP OF 51.1F ; MENUDO AT TEMP OF 51.8F; PORK TAMALES AT TEMP OF 51.7F. FOOD WAS COOKED DURING THE WEEKEND PER MANAGER/OWNER STATEMENT. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. UNIT MAINTAINS TEMP 41.5F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 70,VALUE 142. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A). ****TIME/ TEMPERATURE LOGS AND COOLING PROCESS LOG GIVEN AND EXPLAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET REACH-IN COOLER(FRONT AREA), ALSO REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE DOORS COOLER IN KITCHEN, FOOD DEBRIS.CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVEN AND DEEP FRYER(GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS).REMOVE MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM PIPE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE HOOD. CLEAN SHELF UNDER THE PREP TABLE,REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS, FOOD DEBRIS.NEED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS,CORNERS AND ALONG BASE BOARD WALL,GRIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTERED ON EAST WALL AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE MOP SINK. PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Oct 3, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 20, 2011
License
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY RODENT PROOF REAR EXIT DOOR WITH 1 1/2" GAP. NO CITATION ISSUED NOT OPEN OR OPERATING AT THE TIME OF LICENSE INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR RUST ON THE SHELF UNDER GRILL AT FRONT PREP AREA. REMOVE FOIL LINING ON COUNTER SHELF UNDER HOOD AT FRONT PREP AREA, AND FIX LOOSE TOILET SEAT IN THE RESTROOM.
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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 AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING : INSIDE MICRO WAVE OVEN AT FRONT PREP AREA, FILTERS ON HOODIN REAR PREP AREA,EDGES OF HOOD WALLS WITH GREASE,AND GAS BURNER STOVES WITH GREASE BUILD UPS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS WITH DARK STAINS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER THE HOOD AT FRONT KITCHEN.MUST REPAIR CONCRETE FLOORS AT REAR EXIT DOOR TO DRAIN OUT WATER,TO PREVENT RODENT ATTRACTION,AND SEAL OPENINGS ON FLOORS AT SAME LOCATION.
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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 REPAIR WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY.CLEAN STAINS ON WALLS AT REAR PREP KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REMOVE EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN DINING AND LOCATE TO FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA TO BE CLOSE TO FOOD HANDLERS FOR PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Diamante Azul Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Diamante Azul Restaurant on file is from Sep 27, 2018. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Diamante Azul Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Diamante Azul Restaurant.

Has Diamante Azul Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Diamante Azul Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Diamante Azul Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.