Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2020
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Score
Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant has been inspected 13 times since 2011. The most recent visit was on Feb 6, 2020. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Feb 6, 2020, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant on the weaker side. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD AT HAND SINK AT THE BAR AREA NEXT TO ESPRESSO AND COFFEE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL DURABLE AND CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT ESPRESSO MACHINE AT BAR AREA AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET IN REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CAN IN BOTH WOMENS BATHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 10, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND RAW FOOD BEING SOLD INSIDE MENU NOT PROPERLY BEING DISCLOSED.(STEAK TARTAR) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITTAION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND MISSING SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL KIT.7-38-005. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND REAR EXIT DOOR WITH SMALL GAP AT BOTTOM. MUST SEAL TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOODHANDLER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 5, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 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: 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: INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A SELL BY DATE FOR REFRIGERATED READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENUS OR ON PLACARDS ON TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMMINER ON MENU OR ON PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER WITH COLD AND HOT READING TEMPERATURES ON PREMISES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: PREP AREA VEGETABLE REACH IN 2-DOOR COOLER (ALONG EAST WALL) DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED ALSO DISHWASH ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS (X3) NOT HOLDING WATER IN COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET AND PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR DISHMACHINE ROOM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR LITTERED IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE.
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Oct 5, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT WATER RESERVOIR WHERE ICE IS MADE.ALSO FOUND RUSTY KNOBS THAT HOLDS WHITE PLASTIC COVER INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE SAME UNIT. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNIT. REPLACE KNOBS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: KNIVES STORED ON TOP THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE KITCHEN REMOVE AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK. LONG CUTTING BOARD STORED ON FLOOR BY THE DISH MACHINE NEED TO BE REMOVED,STORE IT TO ELEVATE SHELF.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES INSIDE THE STORAGE AREA ,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 4, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD(ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.WE OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR WITH EXCESS BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING INTO WATER WHERE ICE IS MADE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAINED SAID UNIT. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO VENTILATION OR UNDER THE HOOD PROVIDED AT ONE BURNER UNIT,WHICH PRESENTLY IN USE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VENTILATION/HOOD OR REMOVE MENTIONED UNIT FROM PREMISES. CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER MUST BE REMOVED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DIRTY ,GREASY PLASTIC CRATES ARE USED TO STORE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS UNDER THE SHELVES IN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.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: EXCESS DEBRIS FROM CRUMBLED WALLS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE SHELVES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.INSTRUCTED 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: CRUMBLE WALLS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE.DUST AND WALL PARTICLE ON TOP THE SHELVES.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL SAID WALLS.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,ALSO MECHANICAL DRAIN NOT ABLE TO HOLD WATER ON EACH COMPARTMENTS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE STOPPERS.
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Mar 18, 2016
Routine
2 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 AT DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SWEEP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT COFFEE MACHINE AND ICE MACHINE WATERLINES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 13, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PREP AREA STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT AND LIGHT COVER CRACKED AT SAME ABOVE STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS AND REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT COVER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FLOOR AT REAR EXIT DOOR CLUTTERED, CARDBOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES.
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Sep 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND TOP OF DISHMACHINE NOT CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Sep 6, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE PREPPING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN; WHILE WEARING GLOVES, PROCEEDED TO CLEAN TABLE WITH WASH CLOTH,BACK TO PREPARING FOOD THEN RINSED HANDS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STILL WITH SAME GLOVES ON AND FINALLY RINSED BELL PEPPERS AND STARTED CUTTING THEM STILL WITH SAME GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS REMOVE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BETWEEN TASKS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-30-010(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (MEAT, CHICKEN,VEGETABLES ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT ABOUT 12:30PM. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILT UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTURCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DIRT AND OLD FOOD PARTICLES.
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Aug 30, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/23/12
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/23/12
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Aug 23, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK/PINK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKET.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS BURNED OUT ABOVE STEAMTALBE AND MISSING LIGHT COVERS ABOVE POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS/LIGHT COVER WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BAR HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST REPAIR SINK.
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Feb 10, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABLE ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.
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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 PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN KITCHEN ON DRAIN BOARD SIDE.
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OPENING ON WALL AT 3COMP.SINK IN THE BAR AND ON WALL BY ENTRY DOOR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant on file is from Feb 6, 2020. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant.
Has Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ras Dashen Ethiopian Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ras Dashen 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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