EL DIAMANTE RESTAURANT
4422 N HUBERT AVE
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 12/30/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
5
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Single service sauce container used as scoop in feta cheese container and salsa containers in Reach in cooler. Bowl used as scoop in bean container. Operator removed items during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of lime, unwashed lettuce and other produce stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all items off floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. **Repeat Violation**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer at front counter.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching corn flour in corn flour bin. Operator removed handle from produce during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of Walk in cooler door rusted.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Soiled wall next to fryers. **Repeat Violation**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over Ready to eat queso in Reach in cooler. Raw chicken and raw shell eggs stored over lime in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated all raw chicken and shell eggs during time of inspection . **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal bowl inside Employee handwash sink in back kitchen. Employee removed metal bowl during time of inspection.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at Employee handwash sink at front counter and back kitchen. Employee provided paper towels to Employee handwash sinks during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. No date marking for refried beans, milk in Walk in cooler. No date marking for cooked chicken, cooked pork in Reach in cooler.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Located on Employee handwash sink at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/30/2024 revealed 14 total violations (1 high priority, 5 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor boards missing in dining area next to pool table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Located inside kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Choking poster provided to operator from previous inspection. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen missing on door to back kitchen exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled next to deep fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-30: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
14
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside kitchen stovetop burner. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 2 dead roaches on kitchen floor beneath Reach in cooler. 8 dead roaches inside air conditioning vent over dry storage shelf, adjacent to Walk in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor boards missing in dining area next to pool table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall located in dish pit room, next to wall air conditioner. Hole in wall in dry storage area, next to air conditioner. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Located inside kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen missing on door to back kitchen exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled next to deep fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in shopping bag located inside microwave. Operator removed rice into an approved container during time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Shopping bags used to store tortillas in Reach in cooler. **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches with egg casings on kitchen prep table next to Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 2 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor of dish pit adjacent to three compartment sink. 1 live roach on window sill beneath air conditioner in dish pit. 1 live roach on Reach in cooler gasket. 1 live roach in dry storage room on top of chair. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach casing on kitchen floor next to Reach in cooler. Operator removed some egg casings, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 1 roach egg casing inside griddle in kitchen area. 1 roach egg casing on top of light switch box adjacent to Reach in cooler. 2 egg casing on floor beneath Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room. Observed 1 rodent dropping on kitchen floor behind chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 1 rodent dropping found on top of grease trap next to three compartment sink. 1 rodent dropping found on shelf beneath air conditioner in dish pit. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Employee handwash sink behind front counter in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 14 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 10/29/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-17-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor boards missing in dining area next to pool table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Located inside kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 51-13-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: Choking poster provided to operator from previous inspection. **Time Extended**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen missing on door to back kitchen exit. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled next to deep fryer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches with egg casings on kitchen prep table next to Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 2 live roaches on kitchen floor beneath Reach in cooler. 1 live roach on floor of dish pit adjacent to three compartment sink. 1 live roach on window sill beneath air conditioner in dish pit. 1 live roach on Reach in cooler gasket. 1 live roach in dry storage room on top of chair. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: 1 live roach inside gasket of Frigidaire brand Reach in cooler. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/29/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 10/28/2024
High Priority
8
Intermediate
5
Basic
11
Total
24
Disposition: Facility Temporarily Closed
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Warning**
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach inside kitchen stovetop burner. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent in back storage room. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed an employee drinking inside kitchen n **Warning**
- 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Some floor boards missing in dining area next to pool table. **Warning**
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. 2 boxes of vegetables stored on floor of Walk in cooler. Operator relocated vegetables to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall located in dish pit room, next to wall air conditioner. Hole in wall in dry storage area, next to air conditioner. **Warning**
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Located inside kitchen area. **Warning**
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
- 35B-09-4:Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. Screen missing on door to back kitchen exit. **Warning**
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall soiled next to deep fryer. **Warning**
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee did not wash hand before wearing gloves after drinking from a water bottle. Discussed with operator the importance of washing hands before wearing new gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Cooked rice stored in shopping bag located inside microwave. Operator removed rice into an approved container during time of inspection. **Warning**
- 35A-09-4:High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 1 live lizard on kitchen floor next to Reach in cooler. **Warning**
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over pork soup in Walk in cooler. Operator relocated eggs to an approved location during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live roaches with egg casings on kitchen prep table next to Employee handwash sink. Operator removed, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
- 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 3 roach casing on kitchen floor next to Reach in cooler. Operator removed some egg casings, cleaned, and sanitized area during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 2 rodent droppings on floor of back storage room. Observed 1 rodent dropping on kitchen floor behind chest freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked rice 67F. Operator placed rice into Reach in freezer during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
- 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Tomato juice on kitchen prep table not date marked. Operator voluntarily discarded juice. **Warning**
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at Employee handwash sink behind front counter in dining area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at Employee handwash sink behind front counter in dining area. **Warning**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottles inside three compartment sink. **Warning**
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/28/2024 revealed 24 total violations (8 high priority, 5 intermediate, 11 basic).