Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine
Last inspected: Jun 20, 2023
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Score
Going back to 2016, Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine has 12 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 20, 2023. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 20, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Jun 20, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.16 OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11 OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 12, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND TWO COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AND WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 3, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES FOR BOTH WASHROOMS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OR REMOVE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE ALL FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES AND KEEP ON-PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP AREA SHELVES AND DUST BUILD UP ON WALK-IN COOLER CONDENSER. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN IT.
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Mar 3, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC. SURFACE MUSYT BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALSO ON LIGHT SHIELD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 24, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOOD STORED ON TOP PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN WITH INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE: 6 FULL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COOKED ONIONS IN RED SAUCE AT TEMP OF 78.5F TO 82.9F; INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOUND COOKED YELLOW LENTILS AT TEMP OF 54.9F; CHOPPED COOKED KALE AT TEMP OF 54.7F, THREE GALLONS OF MILK AT TEMP OF 48.9F AND A BOX OF 15 DOZEN OF FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 48.7F TO 48.9F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 11-29-2019, REPORT# 2352460 #55) 6-201.13-OBSERVED EXPANDING FOAM IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS, ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR STOVE, NEAR BOILER AREA AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAR SEALANT TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL LABEL IS NEEDED AT DRY FOOD AT REAR STORAGE AREA.LABEL FOOD WITH COMMON NAME
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING SPOON INSIDE THE FRESH MIXED CHEESE CONTAINER STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. NEED TO REMOVE, INSTRUCTED NOT TO STORE SERVING SPOON INSIDE THE PRODUCT. ALSO MUST REMOVE BOWLS INSIDE DRY FOOD(FLOUR, SUGAR ETC), PROVIDE A SCOOP WITH HANDLES AND ALSO MUST NOT STORE INSIDE FOOD PRODUCTS TO PREVENT SOURCE CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE PROPER RAISED SHELVING TO STORE FOOD CONTAINERS 6" OFF FLOOR. -
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREA IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD AND BROKEN PLASTIC LINER USED ON TOP PREP TABLE WERE FOOD IS WRAPPED(LARGE CREPES) IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE NON-POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH MATERIAL
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED UNFINISHED WOOD AND BROKEN PLASTIC LINER USED ON TOP PREP TABLE WERE FOOD IS WRAPPED(LARGE CREPES) IN THE KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE NON-POROUS EASILY CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH MATERIAL
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED A LARGE POTS ON TOP THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASHING, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE EQUIPMENT.(LARGE POTS AND PANS) -
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE AND DEBRIS AT EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. EXCESS FOOD SPILLAGE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZERS,WALK-IN COOLER AND ALL SHELVES IN PREP AREA INCLUDED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. ALSO MUST OBSERVED GREASE ON FILTERS AND HOOD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL STOPPER IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISH ROOM
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: UNEVEN AND ROUGH SURFACE ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUPMENT,THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,ETC. SURFACE MUSYT BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: GREASE ON VENT COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALSO ON LIGHT SHIELD.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE.INSTRRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Nov 29, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O)-NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17-OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13-OBSERVED EXPANDING FOAM IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS, ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR STOVE, NEAR BOILER AREA AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAR SEALANT TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.
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Nov 21, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 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 CLEAN UP KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE USE BY DATE ON FOOD ITEM ALONG WITH THE PREP DATE HELD NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 7 RAT DROPPINGS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEXT TO STOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSRTUCTED TO CLEAN AND SEAL ALL CRACKS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RED SAUCE WITH VEGTABLES STORED IN THREE LARGE POTS IN FREEZER AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 82.7F, 80.1F AND 78.9F. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE FOOD IN SHALLOW PANS, ADD ICE TO FOOD ITEM AS AN INGRIDIENT, SEPARATE FOOD INTO SMALLER OR THINNER PORTIONS OR STIR THE FOOD IN A CONTAINER PLACED IN AN ICE WATER BATH FOR PROPER COOLING METHODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM NEAR DRY STORAGE UNIT, HAND WASHING SINK OUTSIDE NEXT TO BATHROOM AND HAND WASHING SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN MEAT GRINDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIDS ON TRASH CANS IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE CRACK IN WALL ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUSTY VENT ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARD ALONG 2-COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT FULLY SEALED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPANDING FOAM IN EMPLOYEE BATHROOMS, ALONG WALL IN KITCHEN PREP AREA NEAR STOVE, NEAR BOILER AREA AND BY 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE CLEAR SEALANT TO SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANABILITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHOES AND COATS IN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA AWAY FROM FOOD ITEMS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 4, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME AND/OR PREPARED BY DATE.....NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD ITEMS AND STORED INSIDE AN APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LID.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AT THE KITCHEN AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AND FAUCET OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.....NOTED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT ALL SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE STOVE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS ON SHELVES AT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED REMOVE AND PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE THEIR BELONGINGS.
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May 9, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WATER BEHIND THE MOP SINK,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.KEEP FLOOR DRY. FOOD INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ARE STORED ON FLOOR,INSTRUCTED FOOD MUST BE ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN COVING/BASEBOARD UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL COMPARTMENT AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.POTS ARE TOO LARGE FOR THE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENT LARGE ENOUGH TO IMMERSE THE LARGEST POT OR REPLACE POTS. PIPE LEAKING UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,ALSO FAUCET LEAKS AT TWO COMPARTMENT SINK.REPAIR CAUSE. BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE IS NEEDED AT FAUCET OF THE MOP SINK.
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May 2, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. DIRTY FLOORS UNDER ALL STORED ITEMS IN THE SECOND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Apr 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH CONSTRUCTION AND FOOD DEBRIS. UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS OF CONTAINER AND DEBRIS, UNUSED ARTICLES AND FOOD GARBAGE ON THE GROUND THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE REAR ALLEY/WALKWAY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL GARBAGE, DEBRIS, UNUSED ITEMS, OVER FLOWING GARBAGE AND LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF GAS STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. EXCESSIVE GREASE IN THE EXHAUST HOOD ABOVE STOVE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH ROOM WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AROUND THE GREASE TRAP AND UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK. DIRTY WOODEN STAIR STEPS TO THE 2ND FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS STORED THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR MUST BE ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED AND ALL OTHER UNNECESSARY ITEMS REMOVED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 18, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CAULK WORN OUT ON THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN. RUSTED WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OF THE WALK IN COOLER . MUST REMOVE RUST CLEAN THE WIRE RACK SHELVINGS OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL THE GAP AROUND THE CONDUIT AND PIPE THRU -OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND DISHWASHING AREA. SEAL GAP AROUND THE PIPE BEHIND THE TOILET BOWL AND MAINTAIN. REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE COOKING/PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK ON THE FAUCET CONNECTOR ARM OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine on file is from Jun 20, 2023. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine.
Has Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Tesfa Ethiopian Cuisine 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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