Lai Lai — Cafe Corea

15 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60604

Chinese

Last inspected: Oct 26, 2010

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Lai Lai — Cafe Corea. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 26, 2010. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 26, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “toilet room doors self closing”, showing up two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Lai Lai — Cafe Corea is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 26, 2010

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Correct By: Wednesday, January 19, 2011 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: Found restroom door not selfclosing.

Oct 19, 2010

Routine

3 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Found food not protected from public contamination at buffet steam table(No sneeze guard).Tagged steam table. serious violation. citation issued.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Found shelving units not clean at rear of premises by dishwashing areas.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Found restroom door not selfclosing.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lai Lai — Cafe Corea last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lai Lai — Cafe Corea on file is from Oct 26, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lai Lai — Cafe Corea?

Across the inspection record, “toilet room doors self closing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lai Lai — Cafe Corea.

Has Lai Lai — Cafe Corea's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Lai Lai — Cafe Corea have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lai Lai — Cafe Corea means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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