Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant

1225-1227 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60660
African
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant three times, with records going back to 2013. Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 25, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant is from Mar 25, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History
Mar 25, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES IN THE LOW TEMP DISHMACHINE WITH POOLING WATER IN THE KITCHEN GLASSES INDICATING THEY WERE RECENTLY WASHED; THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WAS TAGGED YEARS AGO UNDER THE PREVIOUS FACILITY HABIBI RESTAURANT AND CUISINE. UNABLE TO FIND THE EXACT DATE THE MACHINE WAS TAGGED DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE OLD TAG. STAFF MEMBER SAID "MACHINE IS ONLY USED FOR HOT WATER". MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT SERVICED SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES. ONCE PROPERLY SANITIZING MUST FAX A LETTER TO 312-746-4240 OR EMAIL TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG. UNIT REMAINS TAGGED AND CAN NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CDPH. MUST PROPERLY SET UP THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP TO REMOVE BLOOD STAINED ICE ACCUMULATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERIOR LIGHT BULBS FOR THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Dec 10, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AROUND REAR FOOD PREP AREA.-----------MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL PANEL AND RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER, INTERIOR SURFACES OF OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER PANEL, INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL CHEST FREEZERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS, STORAGE SHELVES AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOPSINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.-------MUST SEAL GAP/OPENING BETWEEN FLOORS AND WALLS UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSIDE LADIES WASHROOM AND CEILING VENT COVER ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE FAUCET NECK AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AND HAND SINK INSIDE MEN'S WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 25, 2013
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant on file is from Mar 25, 2014. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant.

Has Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian Restaurant have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Sea Ethiopian Eritrian 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.