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90
EAT

Rajun Cajun

1459 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · Hyde Park · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
90/100

Strong record across 22 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
22
18 passed
Last Inspected
2026-02-02
Pass Rate
82%
1 failure
Score
90/100
EAT
11 consecutive passes, most recently 2026-02-02
Failed 1 inspection (2017)
Sanitation issues found across 39 inspections
Employee Hygiene issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 39×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Other minor
Chemical Safety minor
2026-02-02 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

2025-01-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

2024-04-05 Pass Complaint
3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

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.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE FAN COVER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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.

2024-01-23 Pass Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2023-11-20 Pass Canvass
3
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE VENT ON THE CEILING NEAR THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENT.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

2022-12-14 Pass Canvass
3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST ON THE VENT FAN ON THE WASHROOM CEILING; CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES; ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

2021-06-24 Pass Canvass
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

2020-12-10 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED LARGE BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

2019-08-13 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR UNDER UTENSIL STORAGE RACK AT REAR ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS OF DEBRIS.

2018-10-02 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

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.

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

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 CHA...

minor Documentation & Training

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

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.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED TO BE SERVICE AND MAINTAIN ON MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

2017-04-04 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

2017-03-27 Fail Canvass
3
serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY ORGANIZE WALK-IN COOLER AND ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

2016-02-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED OR BROKEN MULTI-USE CONTAINERS AND LIDS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

NOTED A SMALL OPENING IN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL.

2015-09-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

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)

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR IN UPRIGHT POSTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR BASIN IN MOPSINK.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT REAR DOOR.

minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.

2014-08-05 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CRACKED TILE OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

2014-06-05 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CRACKED TILE OBSERVED INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK IN REAR OF KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

2013-04-15 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. DETAIL CLEAN DUSTY VENT COVERS ABOVE REAR DISH WASHING AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPAIR BROKEN TILES IN AND AROUND MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON CEILINGS ABOVE ICE MACHINE.

2012-09-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

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 HAZ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE HEATING VENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILINGS TILES IN REAR.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE SODA CRATES FROM FLOORS UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

2012-04-27 Pass Short Form Complaint
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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).

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2012-02-07 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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).

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

2011-07-28 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED AT REAR OF PREMISES.(RICE,FLOUR.)

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS. MUST STORE INVERTED.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

FOUND WALL AT REAR OF PREMISES WITH CHIPPING PAINT.(MUST SEAL).

2010-11-03 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

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.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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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