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ASIAN CAJUN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ASIAN CAJUN 2428 N ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
September 13, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2432719
5
Total Violations
3
Major
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM WOK. MUST DEFROST ALL UP FIGHT FREEZERS IN BASEMENT AND FREEZER NEXT TO FRYER. DISCONTINUE USE OF ALUMINUM FOIL ON KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF MICROWAVE OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS UNDERNEATH PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR WALL DAMAGE IN PREP AREA NEXT TO THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. ALSO, REPAIR WALL DAMAGE IN PREP AREA NEXT TO THE FIRE EXTINGUISHER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections