Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt
Last inspected: Aug 3, 2012
90
Score
Across the available record, Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 3, 2012. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt is from Aug 3, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 3, 2012
Routine
2 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: 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL AND IN CORNERS IN OFFICE, ON FLOORS IN STORAGE AREAS ANS CLOSETS ON SECOND FLOOR, ON FLOOR ALONG RIGHT SIDE OF UNUSED 4-DOOR COOLER IN KITCHEN, ON UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT AND ON FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES IN BASEMENT-MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND, REPAIR LOWER RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR, MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, PROVIDE UPDATED DOCUMENTATION FOR PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(LAST TWELVE MONTHS NOT PROVIDED). OBSERVED 3 FLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA-REQUEST SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-30-11 ON REPORT # 158506 NOT CORRECTED:-3D- ALL FOODS PREPPED AND STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED. -32- PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN. -33-ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND COVERED. CLEAN THE CAN OPENER, DEEP FRYER, HOOD & FILTERS AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA. -34-SEAL CRACKS IN DINING ROOM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN KITCHEN AREA ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS BEING STORED IN ALL ROOMS ON ALL FLOORS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. -35- CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL CRACKS IN CORNER OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT, CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNERS OF WALLS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR WALL UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. -36-REPAIR LIGHT SWITCH INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT. -38-NEED TO HAVE FAN IN EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REPAIRED. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. -41-MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM FROM ALL FLOORS (BASEMENT-2ND FLOOR), ALL CLUTTER MUST BE ELIMINATED - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS-7-42-090.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MGR. UNABLE TO PRODUCE VALID (ORIGINAL) UPDATED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHERE PRODUCT HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED. ALL FOODS PREPPED AND STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN BASEMENT MUST BE CLEANED AND COVERED. CLEAN THE CAN OPENER, DEEP FRYER, HOOD & FILTERS AND ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEAL CRACKS IN DINING ROOM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND IN KITCHEN AREA ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ALL ITEMS BEING STORED IN ALL ROOMS ON ALL FLOORS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN, PAINT AND/OR REPLACE ALL WALLS & CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AREA THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE. SEAL CRACKS IN CORNER OF FLOOR IN BASEMENT, CLEAN COB WEBS FROM CORNERS OF WALLS IN BASEMENT. REPAIR WALL UNDER WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR RIGHT SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR IN KITCHEN. SMOOTH AND RE-PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR LIGHT SWITCH INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO HAVE FAN IN EXHAUST ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT REPAIRED. REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM FROM ALL FLOORS (BASEMENT-2ND FLOOR), ALL CLUTTER MUST BE ELIMINATED.
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Jun 10, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
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Feb 23, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.EXTERIOR DOORS TO LOWER LEVEL REACH IN FREZZER NEED SOME CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.WALLS BEHIND THE OVEN NEED SOME CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt on file is from Aug 3, 2012. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt.
Has Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Lagniappe-A Creole Cajun Joynt 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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