Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Rajun Cajun
1459 E 53rd St, Chicago 60615 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 2, 2026
22
Inspections on record
18
Times passed
1
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 2, 2026
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 27, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2024 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 23, 2024 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 20, 2023 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 14, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 24, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 10, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2019 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Oct 2, 2018 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 4, 2017 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 27, 2017 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 24, 2016 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 25, 2015 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 5, 2014 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 15, 2013 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2012 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 27, 2012 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 7, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 28, 2011 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 3, 2010 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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Rajun Cajun — questions
- Did Rajun Cajun pass its last health inspection?
- Rajun Cajun at 1459 E 53rd St was inspected on Feb 2, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
- What violations were cited at Rajun Cajun?
- The most recent inspection cited 1 violation, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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 P
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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