Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine

6621 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60626

American

Last inspected: Mar 3, 2017

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine, the earliest from 2015. Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine was last inspected on Mar 3, 2017. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine since Mar 3, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 3, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 24, 2017

Routine

3 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: NOTED 40 RAT DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLBASE WHERE THE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-020

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

Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT NEEDS CLEANING THROUGHOUT.

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

Inspector notes: CLUTTER UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEEDS TO BE REMOVED.

May 12, 2016

Routine

11 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SUGAR AND FLOUR FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FOOD IN THE COOLER, AND DUCT TAPE BEING USED ON EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED THAT GROCERY BAGS AND DUCT TAPE ARE PROHIBITED, DISCONTINUE USE. USE FOOD GRADE BAGS ONLY AND REPAIR EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF 2-DOOR COOLER NOT CLEAN (LOCATED ON NORTH WALL). BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE NOT CLEAN, (LOCATED ON EAST WALL). EXTERIOR OF THE 3-COMP SINK HAS CALCIUM BUILD UP. STORAGE RACKS ON THE SOUTH WALL ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES AT THE TOP OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS. MISSING WALL TILES IN THE MOP ROOM. AND FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN THE PREP AREA ARE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE FILTERS AND HOOD. WALLS LEADING DOWN TO THE BASEMENT ARE NOT CLEAN. ALSO, SMALL HOLE IN THE EAST WALL OF THE CUSTOMER DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SEAL HOLE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT MISSING IN HALLWAY NEAR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK. ALSO, THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS BROKEN(HOT WATER ACCESSIBLE AT SINK). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTALL WORKING THERMOMETERS TO ALL COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER BEHIND THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREA PREPPING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE COOKING OR PREPPING FOOD.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Jun 8, 2015

License

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: METAL SHEET BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT( SOUTH-EAST CORNER) NOT SEALED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

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

Inspector notes: BASEMENT AREA WITH ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNUSED EQUIPMENT NOT CLEANED.INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6"OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED. SWEEP AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.ALSO BACK YARD /PATIO WITH DEBRIS ON FLOOR,NEED TO MAINTAIN. BROKEN CEMENT WITH HOLES/BURROW,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM SAID AREA.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine on file is from Mar 3, 2017. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine.

Has Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Chez Delisay's Cajun Cuisine means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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