Pass

Rajun Cajun

1459 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Restaurant ZIP 60615 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Feb 2, 2026

Rajun Cajun was last inspected on February 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

February 2, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspection history

22 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors along the wall base and in corners inside the walk in cooler to remove spills and debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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 serving area must wear and maintain some type of hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and debris on the fan cover inside the walk in cooler. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors along the wall base underneath the cooking equipment, hand sink and 3 comp sink to remove debris, spills and/or grease. Also detail clean the air vents in the front seriving area to remove dust.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking from the bottom of the exposed handsink in the rear prep area; instructed to repair leak.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the vent on the ceiling near the ice machine in need of cleaning; clean vent.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No valid food allergen training certificates; all city of chicago food service managers must obtain valid food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Found food handlers without proper hair restraints; must provide and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on the vent fan on the washroom ceiling; clean fan to remove dust observed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No valid food allergen training certificates; all city of chicago food service managers must obtain valid food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found expired food allergen certificates; instructed to obtain valid food allergen training certificates.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at rear hand washing sink. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed large bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Must label all bulk containers with common name of food.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under utensil storage rack at rear along wall base and at corners of debris.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14 n observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide priority foundation violation 7-38-012(a)(a) no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11 observed no vomitous and diarrheal incident clean up policy in place and kit on site. Must provide. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 5-203.11 observed no hand sink in rear ware washing area (3 compartment sink) rear prep area, cookline area . Facility must obtain and install a hand sink under city water pressure and maintain. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). No citation issues

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17 (c) observed ready to eat temperature control for safety (tcs) food inside refrigerator in prep kitchen and walk in cooler with out date mark/ missing(discard/prep); cooked potato, spinach, tofu, chicken, califlower. Instructed person in charge to utilize date makring on ready to eat tcs foods. Priority foundation violation.7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-203.112 (b) observed facility missing thermometers for reach in coolers and walk in coolers for facility or in disrepair. Informed person in charge to obtain and maintain thermometers for units.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-602.11 (b) (5) observed grab and go items, alu makhani, etc missing label information allergen, weight, ingredents etc. Informed person in charge to provied proper labels for food items. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issue

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 5-204.12 backflow prevention device not located to be service and maintain on mop sink. Must repair and maintain

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  10. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor inside walk-in cooler.

  11. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

      Inspector’s note: No chemical sanitizer test kit available during inspection. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper sanitizer concentration. Serious violation 7-38-030

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Replace missing baseboards along walls in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Properly organize walk-in cooler and elevate all stock off floor inside walk-in cooler.

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked or broken multi-use containers and lids.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Noted a small opening in the floor underneath the three compartment sink. Must seal.

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Facilities to maintain proper temperature

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of walk in cooler at 50.0f with potentially hazardous foods stored inside for sale.must have cold holding unit at 40.0f or below.manager adjusted thermostat air temp is now 40.0f(critical 7-38-005a)

    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of cooked foods dated 9/24/15 stored inside of walk in cooler such as 17.5 gallons spinach 49.4ff,49.7f,57.0f,60.9f,15lbs cooked chicken 49.7f,4 gallons cauliflower 49.8f,5 gallons lentil soup 47.8f,5gallons & 8lbs.chick peas 48.0f-49.2f,5 gallons greens 56.3f.product was dumped and denatured by manager.must have cold holding at 40.0f or below. Appx 36 gallons,2lbs. $500.(critical 7-38-005a)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear in upright postion.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from walk in cooler shelving units.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken floor basin in mopsink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must adjust threshold at rear door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food handler requirements met

      Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.

  14. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Cracked tile observed inside of utility sink in rear of kitchen; replace tile inside of utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the following ceiling vents to remove dust observed; dining area, front serving area and washroom ventilation fan on ceiling. Also recommended painting rusted ceiling vent above three comp sink.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Cracked tile observed inside of utility sink in rear of kitchen; replace tile inside of utility sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the following ceiling vents to remove dust observed; dining area, front serving area and washroom ventilation fan on ceiling. Also recommended painting rusted ceiling vent above three comp sink.

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the fryer. Detail clean dusty vent covers above rear dish washing area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Repair broken tiles in and around mop sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must repair peeling paint on ceilings above ice machine.

  17. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

      Inspector’s note: Noted potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures. Noted approximately 55lbs of cooked rice, cooked cauliflower and potato stew and cooked lentils at improper temperatures ranging between 46.5-48.5 degrees f. Must maintain potentially hazardous foods at 40 degrees f and below or 140 degrees f and above. Critical citation issued 7-38-005a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a cover for the heating vent in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace all stained ceilings tiles in rear.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Remove soda crates from floors under front counter and store all items 6 inches off the floor.

  18. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Seal wood shelving in rear storage area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor in prep and storage areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Repair wall near cooking equipment. Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Seal openings around outlets behind front counter. Clean all ceiling vents (dust buildup).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide adequate light shields in prep area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints.

  19. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. SEAL WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPAIR WALL NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND OUTLETS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

  20. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: Found bulk food not labeled at rear of premises.(rice,flour.)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Found food containers not stored properly on shelving units. Must store inverted.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Found wall at rear of premises with chipping paint.(must seal).

  21. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED FOR COOLING ARE TOO LARGE TO BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE AND PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS THAT CAN BE COMPLETELY SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND OVER WALK IN FREEZER.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.