Non-Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
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0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Special O'Cajun Restaurant & Catering
3451 W Madison St
Last inspected Apr 3, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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2 inspectionsLicense
Jan 12, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER INSIDE OF CLOSET IN REAR PREP AREA AS WELL AS UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND STORED ITEMS IN REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS THAT WILL NOT BE USED IN ESTABLISHMENT. MUST MAINTAIN PREMISE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 58Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 12, 2024 · Original Source