Rajun Cajun
Last inspected: Feb 2, 2026
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Rajun Cajun appears in inspection records 22 times, starting in 2010. On Feb 2, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Feb 2, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 27, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Apr 5, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 23, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENT ON THE CEILING NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 14, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FAN ON THE WASHROOM CEILING; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Dec 10, 2020
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Aug 13, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER UTENSIL STORAGE RACK AT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS OF DEBRIS.
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Oct 2, 2018
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 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.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ON MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 4, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Mar 27, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 24, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED A SMALL OPENING IN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.
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Sep 25, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 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)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR IN UPRIGHT POSTION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR BASIN IN MOPSINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 5, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED TILE OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jun 5, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CRACKED TILE OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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.
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Apr 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR BROKEN TILES IN AND AROUND MOP SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS ABOVE ICE MACHINE.
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Sep 27, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 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
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE HEATING VENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILINGS TILES IN REAR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SODA CRATES FROM FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 27, 2012
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: 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).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 7, 2012
Routine
5 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. SEAL WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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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. 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).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jul 28, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT REAR OF PREMISES.(RICE,FLOUR.)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL AT REAR OF PREMISES WITH CHIPPING PAINT.(MUST SEAL).
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Nov 3, 2010
Routine
3 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. 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: 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.
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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. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AND OVER WALK IN FREEZER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Rajun Cajun last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Rajun Cajun on file is from Feb 2, 2026. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Rajun Cajun?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Rajun Cajun.
Has Rajun Cajun's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Rajun Cajun have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Rajun Cajun means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Rajun Cajun inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Rajun Cajun is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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