Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun
Last inspected: Aug 29, 2014
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Across the available record, Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent report on file is from Aug 29, 2014. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun's record stops at Aug 29, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly four violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded eight times in the inspection record.
Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun's latest score of 67 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Aug 29, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATION #14 INSPECTION REPORT #1447439 DATED 8/26/ 2014, WITH POOLING WATER ON FLOOR, CONDENSATION/WASTE WATER FLOWING FREELY FROM CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER THROUGH GRATED VENT COVER INTO PANS ON SHELVING AND SPLASHING ON BOTH SIDES OF COOLER AND THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS; (5) LOAVES OF COOKED MEAT LOAF, (4)5 GALLON BUCKETS OF RAW CHICKEN, 5LBS. OF COOKED RED BEANS, 20LBS OF FRESH BROCCOLI, 20LBS. OF FRESH CABBAGE, 5LBS. OF COOKED BAKED POTATOES, 5LB. BUCKET OF DICED SWEET POTATOES, PAN OF BACON AND 5LB. BUCKET OF CREOLE SAUCE UNPROTECTED. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT, 200LBS. AND APPROX. VALUE $400.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: POOLING WATER ON FLOOR, CONDENSATION/WASTE WATER FLOWING FREELY FROM CEILING OF WALK-IN COOLER THROUGH GRATED VENT COVER INTO PANS ON SHELVING AND SPLASHING ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS; (5) LOAVES OF COOKED MEAT LOAF, (4)5 GALLON BUCKETS OF RAW CHICKEN, 5LBS. OF COOKED RED BEANS, 20LBS OF FRESH BROCCOLI, 20LBS. OF FRESH CABBAGE, 5LBS. OF COOKED BAKED POTATOES, 5LB. BUCKET OF DICED SWEET POTATOES, PAN OF BACON AND 5LB. BUCKET OF CREOLE SAUCE UNPROTECTED. MANAGER VOLUTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX. WT, 200LBS. AND APPROX. VALUE $400.00. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR. MUST PROVIDE. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DEEP GROOVES AND SEAMS IN CUTTING BOARD AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF POOLING WATER AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN 2NN PREP AREA WHERE COOKING, FRYING AND PREPARATIONS ARE DONE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 26, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE OF SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) REPORT # 1447427, AUGUST 19,2014 (16)(14)CONDENSATION FROM VENT IN WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING DRIPPING ON TO FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTACT, REPAIR DRIPPING. MUST CORRECT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF POOLING WATER AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Aug 19, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEM, 3-DOZEN EGGS IN CARTON SITTING ON TOP OF CHEST FREEZER IN PREP AREA AT INTERNAL TEMP RANGING FROM 65.4-70.1 DEGREES F. MMANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. APPROX. COST $5.00 AND WT. 1-1/2 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION FROM VENT IN WALK-IN COOLER AT CEILING DRIPPING ON TO FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOOD FROM CONTACT, REPAIR DRIPPING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: STORE OPENED CAN FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER OF POOLING WATER AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Jun 6, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST PROPERLY LABEL WITH NAME, DATE AND TIME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN/ PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALL FOOD STORAGE SHELVING NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS ESPECIALLY INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AND SANITIZING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS, GREASE BUILD UP AND OTHER DEBRIS TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS. ALSO FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTING INSIDE WALK IN COOLER IS VERY DIM. MUST PROVIDE BETTER LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 18, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE FOOD NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN MAIN GRILL AND UNDER GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT GRILL AREA AND REAR KITCHEN AREA UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR AND REPAINT WALL NEXT TO REAR EXPOSED HAND SINK SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANBLE. ALSO MUST CLEAN WALL ABOVE 3COMP SINK.
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Mar 30, 2011
Complaint
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, surfaces and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE COUNTER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE IS TAPED UP AND UNSANITARY, REPAIR THE COUNTER SO IT IS SMOOTH AND SANITARY.
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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. THE WALK IN COOLER COIL SHIELD IS DIRTY AND NEEDS TO BE WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED.
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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. CLEAN THE BASEBOARDS NEXT TO THE GRILL AREA AND MAINTAIN THE CABINET BELOW THE SODA DISPENSER CLEAN.
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Oct 8, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. ALL FOODS STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE DATED/LABELED; ANY OPEN #10 CANS OF FOOD MUST BE TRASFERRED TO REGULAR CONTAINERS.
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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. SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF FOOD DEBRIS/DIRT. INTEIOR BASE OF STOVES MUST BE FREE OF GREASE BUILD-UP ALSO.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST REPLACE MISSING INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN MOST COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM, MUST BE REMOVED OR KEPT CLEAN & COVERED.
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Mar 12, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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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. Interior of prep sink & rear hand sink must be kept clean & tidy.
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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. Must keep floor tiles in rear kitchen clean & dry at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Leaky elbow pipe under prep sink & at bottom right compartment of 3-comp sink.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun on file is from Aug 29, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun.
Has Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Robinson 's New Orleans Cajun 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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