What is EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc.'s health inspection score?

EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc. last inspected?

EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc. was last inspected on May 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc. have?

EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc. has 40 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc. safe to eat at?

EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc.

Name: EN Lai Asian Grill, Inc.
Address: 6044 N BROADWAY, Chicago, 60660
Rating: 81

6044 N BROADWAY, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Edgewater

Ranked #126 of 282 in Edgewater

Stable

6 inspections

Last: May 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

11 basic

Oct

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

May 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

6 basic

May

May 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun

May 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

May 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
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.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN REAR UTILITY/STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Jun 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE RAW WOODEN PALLETS AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE BLACK REACH-IN COOLER NEAR THE DEEP FRYERS DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
EXTREMELY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP/DISH AREA. MUST REPAIR TO DRAIN PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS NOTED IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE MOP SINK. MUST STORE INVERTED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND UNUSED ICE MACHINE AND THROUGHOUT THE FRONT COUNTER AREA WITH DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL KITCHEN EMPLOYEES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−18 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High6 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

63/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
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.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AT THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE BOTTOM PIPPING OF THE HAND WASH SINK AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-903.11(A; C)-- ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SERVICE SINK CLOSET MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--- TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11-- FLOORS WITH DIRT, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE DISH MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med11 Basic

13 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
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.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
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.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
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.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A CONTAINER WITH A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE REAR SERVICE SINK CLOSET, REAR STORAGE ROOM, AND FRONT COUNTER MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE COOKS LINE TWO-DOOR COOLER AND DOOR REPAIRED WITH TAPE. MUST REPLACE GASKETS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED SOILED MOP HEAD IMPROPERLY STORED IN THE KITCHEN. MUST STORE INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−37 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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