Diamond Express Mart
2000-2002 W 79TH. ST, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3002667
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jan 12, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR (BROKED HOT WATER KNOB) IN THE FOOD PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. NOT ABLE TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED #7-39-030(C).
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED TAPE ON THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE TAPE AND REPAIR FAUCET.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR STORAGE AREA, IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER AND UNDERNEATH/INSIDE CADINET OF THE COFFEE SELF SERVER STATION.
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Serious
Priority
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Feb 4, 2025 License · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL PACKAGED SANDWICHES ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,INTERIOR LID OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE ONE MORE SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP IN 2- DOOR PREP COOLER, LOWER SHELF AT COFFEE STATION,FRYER CABINET.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST PROVIDE A DRAINLINE FROM DISPLAY COOLER TO A OPEN SITE FLOOR DRAIN AND ELIMINATE THE CUP.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM LOWER WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND GREASE SPOTS ON WALLS IN PREP AREAS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASE NEAR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR,WALK IN COOLER AND ICE IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.