CAJUN CAFE & GRILL
27001 N US HWY 19 #2082, Clearwater FL 33761 · 7121294
Last inspected Apr 29, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from the condenser in walk in cooler unit is dripping and collecting into bus tubs on the top shelf. Food is stored below bus tubs but waste water is not in contact with food.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $3,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020006665 | Feb 6, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | $400 |
| 3--2015014701 | Mar 27, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 | $700 |
| 3--2015029116 | Jun 23, 2015 | Sep 24, 2015 | $500 |
| 3--2015017794 | Apr 14, 2015 | May 7, 2015 | $800 |
| 3--2014040638 | Aug 19, 2014 | Feb 5, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Container of medicine improperly stored. OTC medicine stored next to food. Operator removed medicine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook no hair restraint
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name.
Dec 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked noodles. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Dairy (55F - Cold Holding)placed in cooler 1:00pm, first temp 2:30pm n cooler for under 2 hours, second temp 3:00pm 55F. Moved to working cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned during inspection. Corrected on site - cutting boards soiled in the cut areas.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves on prep table near walk-in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable on cook line in back kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bags stored on dry storage shelves on top of muffin mix and canned goods. Operator moved bags to employee storage closet.
Equipment in poor repair. -Walk-in freezer 58F. Milk placed in freezer for quick chill then observed walk in freezer not maintaining 41 F or below, milk relocated to cool. Manager scheduled service during inspection. -torn gaskets at reach-in cooler at cook line.
Food stored on floor. Oil stored on floor. Operator relocated off floor.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in corner near water heater.
Apr 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards heavily grooved no longer cleanable
Food stored on floor. Beverages stored on floor behind front counter.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Jan 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs above sauce and pasta in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. plantains (115F - Hot Holding); bourbon chicken (116F - Hot Holding) cooked 1 hour ago. Operator reheated both to a minimum of 165F.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing. Operator had triple sink and sanitizer buckets set up and filled with bleach that was not safe to sanitize food contact surfaces with. There was no sanitizer available. Operator was able to get quaternary sanitizer from another establishment.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Expired training for Maria P, Maria H, and Hermilo. All expired on 5/7/2024.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine soiled with mold like substance on drop plate and yellow substance on the back/upper interior wall. Discussed and showed employee.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condensation from the condenser in walk in cooler unit is dripping and collecting into bus tubs on the top shelf. Food is stored below bus tubs but waste water is not in contact with food.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at service window does not have sign posted. Will email sign.
May 14, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice 52f, cooked rice 54f, cooked pasta 47f, cooked pasta 46f, both items made on 5/12/2024, missed cooling window.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 52f, cooked rice 54f, cooked pasta 47f, cooked pasta 46f, both items made on 5/12/2024, missed cooling window.
May 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. cooked rice 52f, cooked rice 54f, cooked pasta 47f, cooked pasta 46f, both items made on 5/12/2024, missed cooling window.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauce bucket in walk in cooler. Raw chicken stored over cooked rice in walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cooked rice 52f, cooked rice 54f, cooked pasta 47f, cooked pasta 46f, both items made on 5/12/2024, missed cooling window.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Ceiling tile missing.
Jan 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting board at cook line cooler
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees in food prep. No CFM present
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line cooler
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and shrimp over clean broccoli in cooler at cook line - employee rearranged food - raw shell eggs over cooked pasta in walk in cooler - employee rearranged food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stained cutting board at cook line cooler
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 5 employees in food prep. No CFM present
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
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. Abel working 3 months
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled in dish washing area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at cook line cooler
Food ( containers of margarine) stored on floor in walk in cooler
Stored ( cut cabbage, cut onions) food not covered in walk in cooler - employee covered food
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.