⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

RAJUN CAJUN

1459 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Kenwood

License #: 36122

21
Total Inspections
17
Passed
1
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2025 Inspection

January 27, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 5, 2024 Inspection

April 5, 2024• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER AT THE FRONT SERVINIG COUNTER NOT WEARING ANY TYPE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AND SERV...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2024 Inspection

January 23, 2024• Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 20, 2023 Inspection

November 20, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2022 Inspection

December 14, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 24, 2021 Inspection

June 24, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 10, 2020 Inspection

December 10, 2020• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 13, 2019 Inspection

August 13, 2019• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER UTENSIL STORAGE RACK AT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS OF DEBRIS.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 2, 2018 Inspection

October 2, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIO...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2017 Inspection

April 4, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 27, 2017 Inspection

March 27, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2016 Inspection

February 24, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 25, 2015 Inspection

September 25, 2015• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 50.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 5, 2014 Inspection

August 5, 2014• Short Form Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED TILE OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE INSI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2014 Inspection

June 5, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CRACKED TILE OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE INSI...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 15, 2013 Inspection

April 15, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING ARE...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 27, 2012 Inspection

September 27, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2012 Inspection

April 27, 2012• Short Form Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 7, 2012 Inspection

February 7, 2012• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2011 Inspection

July 28, 2011• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT REAR OF PREMISES.(RICE,FLOUR.)(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 3, 2010 Inspection

November 3, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

Health Department Contact

Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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