Did En Lai Asian Grill, Inc. pass its last health inspection?

En Lai Asian Grill, Inc. at 6044 N Broadway was inspected on May 22, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.

What violations were cited at En Lai Asian Grill, Inc.?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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 FO

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

En Lai Asian Grill, Inc.

6044 N Broadway, Chicago 60660 · Risk 1 (High) · Recorded out of business at a past inspection

Pass

Most recent result

May 22, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on May 22, 2025

#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN CEILING AROUND PIPES IN REAR UTILITY/STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
May 22, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 5, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 29, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 31, 2023	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 4, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 18, 2021	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2020	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2019	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 14, 2018	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 5, 2018	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 22, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 14, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 22, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2013	Canvass	Out of Business	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 3, 2012	License Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 2, 2012	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 8, 2012	License	Fail	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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En Lai Asian Grill, Inc. — questions

Did En Lai Asian Grill, Inc. pass its last health inspection?: En Lai Asian Grill, Inc. at 6044 N Broadway was inspected on May 22, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
What violations were cited at En Lai Asian Grill, Inc.?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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 FO
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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