Chef Mike Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 24, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Chef Mike Cuisine has four inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 24, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near 15 violations per visit.
“Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Chef Mike Cuisine's latest score of 30 falls below the Monroe average of 80. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 24, 2026
Routine
4 critical violations. 12 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 16 violations
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Unwashed carrots, lemons, green onions stored above RTE dressings/condiments in 2-door reach-in cooler; unwashed veggies above RTE oxtails and wings in 2-door reach-in cooler. PIC re-organized cooler.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked chicken on prep table at 93F and 90F. PIC verified chicken had been out approx. 1 hr. PIC reheated chicken to 165F to hold at >135F; PIC instructed to place foods in hot holding immediately after cooking. Raw oxtails on prep table at 87F and raw turkey at 73F. PIC had foods out less than an hour preparing to cook. PIC instructed to cook food and use small batch cooking for future and not to leave out at room temp. cook Immediately.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Several food containers (red beans and rice, oxtails, chicken) in 2 door reach-in cooler not date marked. PIC verified foods were cooked yesterday an will place dates on all containers.
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Employee meds stored above chest freezer. PIC removed all meds.
511-6-1.07(6)(c)
11D - thermometers provided and accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometers in 2-door reach-in freezer and chest freezer.
511-6-1.05(2)(x)
14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used
Inspector notes: Single service to-go plates not inverted on prep table by steam well.
511-6-1.05(10)(e)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Rusty prep table bottoms.
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Food in grocery bags in 2-door reach-in cooler.
511-6-1.05(1)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Chest freezer and 2 door reach-in freezer has heavy ice build-up. Chest freezer missing handle. Water dripping inside 2 door reach-in freezer (beside 3-compartment sink). Prep cooler not functioning. No time-temp control (TCS) foods in unit. Cooler must be repaired within 7 days. Send/email receipt.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting board on prep counter stained
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Waffle maker, black and decker chopper, pro fryer not NSF approved.
511-6-1.5
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Dirty dishes on floor under 3-compartment.
511-6-1.05(3)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Dirty dishes in rinse and sanitize sinks.
511-6-1.05(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mop sink dirty
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No paper towels in restroom.
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Bulbs blown in 2 door reach-in and vent hood.
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
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Aug 27, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Jerk chicken; pork; noodles; curry chicken; rice + peas not date-marked in prep cooler or 2-door R-IN cooler (beside 3-compartment sink) & foods not discarded w-in 7 days> all foods discarded & hand-out distributed
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Chest freezer & 2-door reach in freezer with heavy ice build-up; chest freezer missing handle; water dripping inside 2-Door reach-in freezer (beside 3-compartment sink)
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Rusty prep table bottoms
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Wood paddle used as a "press" for plantains; wood cutting board
511-6-1.05(1)(g)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Cutting board on prep cooler heavily stained
511-6-1.05(6)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Dirty dishes on floor under 3-compartment sink
511-6-1.05(3)(b)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Dirty dishes in rinse & sanitize sinks
511-6-1.05(6)(f)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mop sink dirty
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Bulbs blown in vent hood & 2-door reach-in cooler (beside 3-compartment sink)
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Cell phone on prep table
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Employees water bottles throughout kitchen on dry storage shelf and prep tables>PIC instructed to remove all bottles & reminded only drinking cup approved in kitchen is a disposable cup w/a lid + straw that is stored under food, utensils, & equipment
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
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Feb 13, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 18 violations
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Employee observed washing & rinsing dishes, but not sanitizing>PIC explained dishes have to be washed, rinsed, and sanitized & employee put dishes in sanitizer
511-6-1.05(8)(a)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Cut lettuce in 2-Door Reach-In cooler not discarded in 7 days-Label dated 1/8/25>PIC discarded
511-6-1.04(6)(h)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Galvanized can of tomato paste in prep cooler
511-6-1.05(1)(e)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Cooked, frozen chicken, pork, & turkey not date-marked in 2-door reach in freezer or milk in reach in prep cooler>PIC instructed to date mark TCS foods held longer than 24 hours; hand out distributed & foods verified with date cooked by PIC
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: No paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen>PIC replaced paper towels
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2A - management knowledge, responsibilities, reporting
Inspector notes: No employee reporting agreements in restaurant>handout distributed to PIC to complete and keep in restaurant
511-6-1.03(2)(o)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Both microwaves with debris stuck inside>PIC instructed to clean
511-6-1.05(7)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Score posted behind counter
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Newly purchased waffle maker (Aey/DJXMER), fryers, & chopper not NSF-Approved
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Chest freezer & 2-Door reach in freezer with heavy ice build up; chest freezer missing handle
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Rusty prep table bottoms
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mop sink not clean
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No trash can at hand wash sink in kitchen
511-6-1.06(5)(g)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No paper towels in employee's restroom
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Unused ice machine in kitchen
511-6-1.07(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: FRP not clean in public's restroom
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Bulbs blown in vent hood & 2-door reach in cooler (by back door)
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Employee's purse & jacket stores on dry storage shelf
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
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Jun 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Galvanized cans of tomato paste & coconut milk
511-6-1.05(1)(e)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Spinach & Lettuce not date marked in 2-Door reach in; cooked rice, cabbage, oxtails, chicken not date marked in 2-door reach in by back door>PIC labeled all items
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: No sanitizer in bucket-sanitizer container empty-none in restaurant>PIC instructed to buy bleach from store & use until quat is ordered
511-6-1.05(6)(n)
4-2A - food stored covered
Inspector notes: Muffins in 2-Door reach in cooler; vegetables & beef patties in chest freezer; grits, sugar, & pancake mix on dry storage shelf not covered or sealed<PIC instructed to keep food covered/sealed when not in use
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Sanitizer bucket stored on top of hot-holding cabinet
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
Inspector notes: Inspection score behind counter
511-6-1.02(1)(d)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Tongs stored on oven handle; plastic container used as scoop in beans
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Utensils stored in room temperature water
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: NINJA blender; Cuisinart chopper; Oster waffle maker; Profryer; small Hisense chest freezer not NSF-Approved
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Chest freezer with heavy ice build up; ice machine missing equipment cover
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Foil lining on top of microwave
511-6-1.05(1)(i)
15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Mop sink not cleaned often enough
511-6-1.05(7)(d)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No trash can at Hand wash sink in kitchen
511-6-1.06(5)(g)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Trash can without lid in employee's rest room
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: No paper towels in employee's or public rest rooms
511-6-1.06(2)(h)
17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: Dumpster door open
511-6-1.06(5)(n)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Molding peeling at mop sink
511-6-1.07(2)(c)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: FRP not clean in public rest room
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Wet mop in bucket
511-6-1.07(5)(f)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Bulb blown in 2-Door reach in by back door & in vent hood
511-6-1.07(3)(f)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef Mike Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef Mike Cuisine on file is from Mar 24, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef Mike Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Chef Mike Cuisine.
How does Chef Mike Cuisine compare to other restaurants in Monroe?
Chef Mike Cuisine most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Monroe average of 80.
Has Chef Mike Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef Mike Cuisine have averaged around 15 violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Chef Mike Cuisine means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Chef Mike Cuisine inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Chef Mike Cuisine is inspected around two times per year on average.
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