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Joker's Cajun Smokehouse

2416 W Schubert Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2024
64
Score
Medium Risk

Going back to 2021, Joker's Cajun Smokehouse has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Apr 9, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Joker's Cajun Smokehouse's record stops at Apr 9, 2024, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCF FOOD INSIDE FREEZER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.200 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 44.4F, 10 POUNDS RAW FISH AT 45.8, 10 POUNDS SHRIMP AT 42.8F, AND 5 POUNDS SAUSAGE AT 43.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 235 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND WALK IN FREEZER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FREEZER AT 44.0F PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.FREEZER TAGGED.
33
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND SMOKER.MUST CLEAN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REMOVE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58
64
Mar 29, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
56
82
Nov 18, 2021
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: WEST WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING STOPPERS (X4). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FLOORS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS (RIGHT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joker's Cajun Smokehouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joker's Cajun Smokehouse on file is from Apr 9, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joker's Cajun Smokehouse?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joker's Cajun Smokehouse.

Has Joker's Cajun Smokehouse's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joker's Cajun Smokehouse have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joker's Cajun Smokehouse means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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