CHAO CAJUN # 9427
9469 W ATLANTIC BLVD MALL
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/18/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate license Warning
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer, ice covering multiple racks on a single shelf, thick layer of ice covering the floor. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. In kitchen flip top, multiple foods such as raw liquid eggs, mixed vegetables, and squash. All uncovered Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/18/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 7/16/2024
High Priority
5
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
9
Inspection Details:
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle in contact with rice in bulk container. Manager moved scoop to bring handle out of rice. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop and spoon in container of standing water by rice cooker by kitchen oven. Employee removed both items to be washed and dumped water. Corrected On-Site
- 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth in use at cook line.
- 22-42-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer reading less than 50ppm chlorine. Manager corrected to proper 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled water bottle and continued to serve food items without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper handwashing with manager to discuss with staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. In chest freezer in kitchen and in walk in freezer house made krab rangoons in standard printed to go bags. Manager exchanged both into proper bags. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer, cases of raw shrimp above bags of peas and carrots. Manager moved shrimp to lower shelf got proper separation. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee at service line talking on cell phone returned to serving food without washing hands and changing gloves. Reviewed proper handwash procedures with manager to discuss with staff. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Kitchen hand wash sink used as dump sink as evidenced by employee dumping container of standing water from near rice cooker. Reviewed with manager proper usage for hand sinks for hand washing only. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (5 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 2/15/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
1
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under oven. Manager mopped up water Corrected On-Site
- 12A-05-4:High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. .Employee ate an apple then went back to work without washing hands.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Supervisor replaced soap Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/15/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 12/14/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee closed water bottle on front counter in front of drink lids. Employee removed beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on floor in back prep area.
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back prep area, wet wiping clothes under two cutting boards.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. 1) In walk in cooler two containers of noodles not covered. Manager covered. 2) In walk in freezer, multiple containers of cooked chicken not covered. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil in prep kitchen not labeled.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Bulletin printed and provided. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager unable to locate training cards for all employees. Some present.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/14/2023 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).