New Cajun Grill 1
Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025
74
Score
New Cajun Grill 1 has been inspected 16 times since 2015. New Cajun Grill 1 was last inspected on Jul 14, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
New Cajun Grill 1's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 14, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BASE FLOOR OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYING UNIT AND THE HOT WOK COOKING UNIT WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A VERY LOOSE FAUCET UNIT AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE AREA COUNTERS WITHA BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS AS WELL AS THE WALL AREA AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING ABOVE AND BELOW THE SINK UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAN UNIT IN THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS HELD IN COOLING UNIT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Feb 27, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE, 60F AT ALL SINKS. INSTD TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES (100F-110F AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS, MINIMUM OF 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE NOTED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER, ALL DRIP TRAYS OF WOK COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ENTIRE HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Nov 21, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOIL AND PAPER LINING ON STORAGE SHELVES IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND PAPER SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS, INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT INCLUDING DOOR AND GASKETS, AND STORAGE SHELVES UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND HANDWASH SINK, BEHIND PREP SINK AND NEXT TO FRYERS NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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May 23, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPEATURE, INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 51.9F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3 LARGE PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.1F-54.4F IN WALK IN COOLER. ALL CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $ 100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, SOILED AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. INSTD TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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May 16, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Jun 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 11/29/21 REPORT #2544777 NOT CORRECTED: 58- NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOIL LINING UNDER BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE SMOOTH AND CLEAN SURFACES
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ENTIRE FOOD LINE COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS. ACCUMULATED GREASE IN BETWEEN FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK FOUND AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: REPEAT. SEE 60
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND DEAD ROACHES IN TRAPS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 29, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARREAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Proper date marking and disposition
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Sep 5, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN COVER INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 20, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling time and temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN BREAST SITTING IN A BUS TUB ON TOP OF A GARBAGE CAN LID AT IMPROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE (CHICKEN BREAST 99.4) WHEN ASKED HOW LONG THE CHICKEN HAD BEEN SITTING THERE, THE PIC REPLIED "5 HOURS". INSTRUCTED THAT PROPER COOLING, TCS FOODS MUST BE COOLED FROM 135 DEGREES F TO 41 DEGREES F OR LESS IN 6 HOURS. PIC VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED THE CHICKEN. APPROX 20 LBS AND $100 FOOD VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH SAID POLICY ALONG WITH THE NECESSARY CLEAN-UP KIT ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE SHOULD ALWAYS BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS (RICE, SUGAR, FLOUR, ETC) BEING STORED IN BUCKETS AND NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS THAT COME OUT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT THE IN THE CEILING, SEPARATING THE LIGHT FIXTURE FROM THE CEILING TILE ABOVE THE COOK PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OB SERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 12, 2018
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINRES NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES AT FRONT PREP AREA. INSTD TO SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE WITH SLIGHT BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPING (COOKING AND ELECTRICAL) THROUGH OUT WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. WALL TILE NEXT TO BEVERAGE STATION AT FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, MISSING, AND CRACKED TILES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: METAL STEM THERMOMETER MISSING FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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Mar 31, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH A BUCKET OF SOAP AND WATER INSIDE OF IT AND THE REAP PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK WITH OVEN GLOVES INSIDE OF IT AND NO HAND SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. DO NOT STORE ANYTHING INSIDE OF THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RICE, CHICKEN, NOODLES, ETC) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDIUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE HOOD AND HOOD VENTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD AND HOOD VENTS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS ITEMS INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESS ITEMS AND MAKE THE MOP SINK ACCESSIBLE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Sep 21, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 17, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT HOLDERS TURNED ON AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT HOLDING UNITS ON AT NEXT INSPECTION MUST BE ABLE TO HOLD HOT FOOD AT 140*F OR ABOVE.
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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: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE NOR LOG BOOK AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Cajun Grill 1 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Cajun Grill 1 on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Cajun Grill 1?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at New Cajun Grill 1.
Has New Cajun Grill 1's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Cajun Grill 1 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at New Cajun Grill 1 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is New Cajun Grill 1 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Cajun Grill 1 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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