Emmilys Family Style Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2025
50
Score
Going back to 2024, Emmilys Family Style Restaurant has three inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 10, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
There hasn't been much movement either way: results have stayed near 10 violations per visit.
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Johnston facility scores 77, putting Emmilys Family Style Restaurant on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 10, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 10 violations
Hands not washed when required
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: The dishwasher failed to wash his/her hands between loading soiled and unloading clean dishes from the dishwasher. Food employees must clean their hands after handling soiled equipment or utensils.Inspector informed employee of proper hand-washing while handling clean and dirty equipment.
2-301.14
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of black and pink residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch.Unit taken out of service to be washed and sanitized. Ice voluntarily disposed of.
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the (chlorine ) sanitizing solution for the (dishwasher).
4-302.14
Dead or trapped pests not removed promptly
Inspector notes: The presence of (rodents and cockroaches ) is not controlled as evidenced by (dead mouse and dead cockroaches on glue traps and droppings thrughout kitchen area ). The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests must be controlled by routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests, using acceptable methods to control pests, eliminating harborage conditions, and routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies.
6-501.112
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Inspector observed plates of cooked bacon and sausages stacked on top of each other without any cover. PIC wrapped plates in plastic.
3-307.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: (Ice machine lid ) located in the (kitchen ) area was not in good repair.Broken/damaged lid.
4-501.11
Nonfood-contact surfaces not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the (food storage shelves in basement and kitchen) have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.
4-602.13
Unnecessary items or litter present on premises
Inspector notes: Unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment or items were observed in the (basement) area. Establishments shall be kept free of unnecessary and/or non-functional equipment and litter to prevent harborage conditions.
6-501.114
Physical facilities not in good repair
Inspector notes: The (walls ) in the (basement ) area is in poor repair. Observed the border of the walls damaged, missing, and/or holes. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-501.11
Physical facilities not cleaned at required frequency
Inspector notes: The floors throughout kitchen have an accumulation of soil residue and/or food debris. The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.
6-501.12
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Mar 20, 2024
Re-Inspection
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: The ice machine is lacking an air gap.
5-202.13
Raw and ready-to-eat foods not properly separated
Inspector notes: Raw animal foods (raw, whole shell eggs) were observed stored above ready-to-eat foods (cut potatoes) in the walk-in refrigerator. Raw animal foods must be separated from raw ready-to-eat food such as vegetables during storage.
3-302.11
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following items were observed in poor repair: -Lid on ice machine -Gaskets on low-boys
4-501.11
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean
Inspector notes: The following items were observed in poor repair: -ceiling tiles in mop sink area -coving missing and holes in wall junctures in basement -floor tiles in kitchen The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair. PIC stated that repair service has been scheduled for 3/21/2024.
6-201.16
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Buckets of olives were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: A bowl is being used as a scoop in a container of sugar. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
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Mar 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations. 6 corrected on site.
View 14 violations
Backflow prevention air gap not adequate
Inspector notes: Ice machine is lacking an air gap.
5-202.13
Equipment or utensils not clean
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Food contact surfaces of equipment/utensils (slicer, ice machine) were observed with an accumulation of food, debris and residue. The food contact surfaces of equipment must be clean to sight and touch. Equipment taken out of service to be cleaned and sanitized; ice disposed.
4-601.11(A)
Sanitizer test kit not available
Inspector notes: The facility is lacking test strips to measure the concentration of the chlorine and quaternary ammonium sanitizing solutions for the dish machine and 3-bay sinks.
4-302.14
Ready-to-eat food not date marked
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Sausage and cheese were observed not marked with the date of preparation. Ready-to-eat time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods prepared in the establishment and held for more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of preparation.
3-501.17
No soap available at handwashing sink
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Soap was not available at the hand-washing sink at the bar. Hand-washing sinks must be provided with a supply of hand cleaning liquid, powder, or bar soap.
6-301.11
Hot or cold food held at improper temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Raw whole shell eggs were observed held at 54 degrees Fahrenheit on counter. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Per PIC, eggs were out for approximately 1 hour, eggs were moved to refrigeration during inspection.
3-501.16(A)
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
Inspector notes: Buckets of olives were observed stored on the floor in the walk-in. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Containers of potatoes in the walk-in were observed not covered, with containers stacked over each other.
3-307.11
Food contaminated by miscellaneous source
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Celery was observed stored touching the fan guards in the reach-in refrigerator. Staff trimmed and covered celery during inspection.
3-307.11
In-use utensils stored improperly between uses
Inspector notes: Bowls are being used as scoops in containers of flour and sugar. Shaker cup was used as ice scoop at the bar. Utensils used to dispense non-time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods such as sugar and flour must be stored in the food item with their handles above the top of the food within the container.
3-304.12
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Beverage tubing was observed in contact with ice used for drinks at the bar. Beverage tubing and cold plate beverage cooling devices must not be in contact with stored ice. Ice was disposed.
4-204.16
Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment
Inspector notes: The following items were observed in poor repair: -Lid on ice machine -gaskets on prep unit low boys
4-501.11
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used
Inspector notes: The receptacle in the women's toilet room is lacking a cover. A toilet room used by females shall be provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins.
5-501.17
Refuse receptacles not suitable or in poor condition
Inspector notes: The outside dumpster is not covered. Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall be kept covered.
5-501.13
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: The following areas were observed in poor repair: -ceiling tiles in the mop sink area -coving missing and holes at wall junctures in basement -floor tiles in kitchen The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.
6-201.16
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Emmilys Family Style Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Emmilys Family Style Restaurant on file is from Jun 10, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Emmilys Family Style Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, & display has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Emmilys Family Style Restaurant.
How does Emmilys Family Style Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Johnston?
Emmilys Family Style Restaurant most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Johnston average of 77.
Has Emmilys Family Style Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Emmilys Family Style Restaurant have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around 10 per visit.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Emmilys Family Style Restaurant 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.
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