Pass

Taqueria Diamante

4431 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60640

Restaurant ZIP 60640 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 25, 2025

Taqueria Diamante was last inspected on June 25, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.

Latest inspection

June 25, 2025 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep counters in the rear prep area. Instructed to keep all wiping cloths stored in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Must remove food debris and detail clean floors under and between cooking equipment in the cooks area.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep counters in the rear prep area. Instructed to keep all wiping cloths stored in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove food debris and detail clean floors under and between cooking equipment in the cooks area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest control log book not maintained. No up-to-date inspection receipts (at least twice a year per code) or service agreement on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide service agreement and up-to-date pest control report(s), business license, chemicals used, map, and all necessary documents thats needed inside log book. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-020(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep counters in the rear prep area. Instructed to keep all wiping cloths stored in proper sanitzing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove food debris and detail clean floors under and between cooking equipment in the cooks area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 additional cleaning of floors along the walls in the basement storage area. Must remove unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide handwashing signage at hand sink infront prep area.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: Observed incomplete consumer advisory disclosure on the menus for raw or undercooked foods. Instructed management to disclose or describe which foods can be ordered raw or undercooked and link those items with an asterisk (*) to a reminder statement on the menu. Must include the following sentence before the reminder statement: "these foods are cooked to order." consuming raw or under cooked meats, seafood, shellfish or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tres leches (cake) made on site in a pre-packaged containers for sale in display cooler with missing ingredients. Instructed to provide list of ingredients for each product.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Found over 25 rodent (mice) droppings and 5 small live cockroaches on floor under and behind coolers in rear prep/service area. Instructed to remove, clean and sanitize the affected area. Recommend to call licensed pest control for service. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020 (a) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean and maintain interior surfaces of all coolers in rear and in front service area.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Additional cleaning of floors along the walls in the basement storage area. Must remove unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed the person in charge to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed basement cluttered with unnecessary items (handsinks, cooking equipment, chairs, etc.) instructed the person in charge to organize basement and remove unnecessary items to prevent potential pest harborage and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 16 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.