Did Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant at 6120-6122 N Broadway was inspected on Mar 25, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.

What violations were cited at Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALADS, SHRIMP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant

6120-6122 N Broadway, Chicago 60660 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Mar 25, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Mar 25, 2026

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALADS, SHRIMP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN DIRECT CONTACT WITH A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG IN THE 3-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Mar 25, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2025	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 13, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 5, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2023	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 25, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 25, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 15, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 13, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 14, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 21, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 14, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 9, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 2, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 21, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2013	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 29, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2012	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 11, 2011	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant — questions

Did Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant at 6120-6122 N Broadway was inspected on Mar 25, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 8 times.
What violations were cited at Ethiopian Diamond Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE RE-INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, SALADS, SHRIMP, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VI
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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