En Lai Asian Grill, Inc.

Chicago Health Dept

6044 N BROADWAY · EDGEWATER, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (May 2025).

22 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected May 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAY 2025

Inspection history

MAY 22

2025

PASS 6 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER AND BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE LIDS AND/OR COVERINGS WHEN STORING ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN REAR UTILITY/STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 5

2024

PASS · 0 violations

MAY 29

2024

FAIL 9 violations

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST NOT STORE POTS AND PANS ON THE OUTDOOR REAR PATIO.----ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE FRONT COUNTER ONE COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED PEELING/TEARING STICKY PAPER BEING USED AS LINER FOR SHELVING OR CARDBOARD THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. SHELVING MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE THAT DOES NOT TEAR OR PEEL AND IS NON ABSORBENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE BLACK REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO DRAIN PROPERLY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SOILED MOP HEADS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE MOP SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL KITCHEN EMPLOYEES.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 5-31-23 REPORT #2576570 NOT CORRECTED.#47- NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL. #47- NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #47- NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 31

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

NOTED EMPLOYEES DRINKING AND PREPARING FOOD AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES TO DRINK AND EAT AND NOT AT THE PREP AREAS.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

NOTED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING. SANITIZING STRENGTH OF SANITIZER (CHLORINE) AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WAS 00 PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING AT MINIMUM OF 50 PPM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

NOTED INDIVIDUAL TO-GO DISPOSABLE CONTAINERS AND BOWLS WITH NO HANDLE USED FOR SCOOPING SERVING FOOD (RICE) FROM THE STEAM POT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TONGS, SERVING SPOONS, OR LADLE FOR SCOOPING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND GLASSES AT THE DINING TABLE NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS AND TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 4

2022

PASS 4 violations

Minor Facility Condition

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SERVICE SINK CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B)-- THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11-- FLOORS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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OCT 27

2022

FAIL 13 violations

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW ANIMAL-ORIGIN FOODS STORED IMPROPERLY WITH PREPARED READY-TO-EAT FOODS. RAW CHICKEN, RAW BEEF, AND RAW SHRIMP ARE STORED UNCOVERED, DIRECTLY NEXT TO AND TOUCHING CUT, PREPARED VEGETABLES SUCH AS CABBAGE AND CARROTS IN THE UPPER PORTION OF THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER. ALSO NOTED WAS RAW BEEF STORED ON A METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER DIRECTLY ABOVE UNCOVERED PREPARED NOODLES AND UNCOVERED PREPARED AND CUT FRESH BROCCOLI. INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

THE MENU DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS OF THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS, SUCH AS SUSHI AND OTHER ASSORTED RAW FISH THAT ARE RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY THAT DISCLOSES AND REMINDS CUSTOMERS OF SUCH FOOD ON BOTH THE PRINTED AND VIRTUAL MENUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS OF FRESHLY WASHED, READY-TO-EAT GREEN ONIONS ON A METAL PAN DRYING OUTSIDE ON THE REAR PATIO UNDER THE BUILDINGS WOODEN STAIRCASE, NOT PROTECTED FROM ENVIRONMENTAL CONTAMINATION. ALL DISCARDED. ALSO NOTED WERE PREPARED FOODS BEING STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOORS OF THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. RICE COOKER OPERATING AND COOKING RICE ON THE FLOOR OF THE KITCHEN. REVIEWED PROPER FOOD PROTECTION AND STORAGE OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SERVICE SINK CLOSET, REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR EQUIPMENT OR SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN.----GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT WAS FOUND DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS: ALL COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT, THE EXTERIOR OF THE DISH MACHINE, AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION, FREEZERS, AND MICROWAVE OVEN. EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS: UNDER THE WOK COOKS LINE, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER, BEHIND THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE, UNDER ALL REAR BULK STORED FOODS, UNDER THE DISH MACHINE, THROUGHOUT THE MOP SINK ROOM AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM.----WALLS AT THE DISH MACHINE WITH DIRT AND SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL STORED ITEMS, SUCH AS EMPTY PLASTIC CONTAINERS, DISH SOAP, AND DIRTY PANS MUST NOT BE STORED ON THE REAR OUTDOOR PATIO TO THE ALLEY.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

AUG 18

2021

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 27

2020

PASS 3 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAY 20

2019

PASS 1 violation

Serious Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

NOV 14

2018

PASS · 0 violations

NOV 5

2018

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED BLACK SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED ONE MISSING STOPPER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ALSO OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN REACH IN COOLER AND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPER FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND PROVIDE A KNIFE RACK FOR KNIVES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.

MAY 22

2017

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DIRTY,OILY BROKEN CARDBOARDS USED FOR SHELF LINER MUST BE REMOVED FROM ALL SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND STORAGE. BROKEN LID ON DRY FOOD CONTAINERS,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PLASTIC CONTAINERS INSIDE THE DRY FOOD(FLOUR,SUGAR,ETC.,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH MULTI USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

SHELVES IN PREP AREA BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED OILY,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.BEGINING OF MINERAL BUILD-UP INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE,NEED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOOR DRAIN UNDER LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE WITH EXCESS GRIME,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

BROKEN CAULKING AROUND ONE COMPARTMENT AND CAULKING ALONG THE WALLS OF DISH MACHINE WITH BLACK SLIME.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,RE-APPLY CAULKING AT SAID AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

ADDITIONAL STOPPERS IS NEEDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

DEC 5

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND HOOD EXHAUST FILTERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

FOUND CLUTTER AT REAR STORAGE. TIN CAN PILEUP. MUST DISPOSE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED FOODHANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE.

JAN 14

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.) MUST LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SHELVES AND TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT REAR OF PREMISES. MUST MOP AND SWEEP.

APR 22

2015

PASS 1 violation

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

APR 8

2015

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1464647 DATED ON 12/17/14 NOT CORRECTED-#32 FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE PREPARATION SINK, #34 FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THE PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS MUST BE CORRECTED BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES NOT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.

DEC 17

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND SHELVING UNITS NOT CLEAN ABOVE PREPARATION SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN INSIDE WALK IN COOLER/WALK IN FREEZER.

AUG 14

2014

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC.)

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN SMALL DRY STORAGE ROOM.

MAR 25

2013

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED DIRT/LITTER ON FLOOR IN 1-COMPARTMENT SINK CABINET AT FRONT COUNTER.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR FRONT STAND UP REACH IN COOLER (SAUCE COOLER).

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

COAT ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS (UNDER STAIRCASE).

JUL 3

2012

PASS · 0 violations

JUL 2

2012

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND FRONT AND REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/ INSECTS PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF FRONT DOOR, BOTTOM PART. REAR DOOR MUST BE TIGHT FITTED TO DOOR FRAME. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020, NO CITATION ISSUED, NOT OPERATING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE EXPOSED SINK(BEHIND FRONT COUNTER), AND THE RAW PANEL BEHIND THE ELECTRIC BOX AT WEST SIDE WALL OF THE KITCHEN MUST BE PAINTED.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOP. REPLACE WHITE CHIPPED ICE SCOOP.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL/CAULK AROUND PANEL OF ELECTRICAL BOX, WEST SIDE OF WALL IN KITCHEN.

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLERS INCLUDED TOP PART OF DISPLAY PREP, COOLER.

MAY 8

2012

FAIL 0 violations

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