CHAO CAJUN
9469 W ATLANTIC BLVD STE 9427, Coral Springs FL 33071 · 407-830-5338
Last inspected Mar 17, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 35 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025070359 | Aug 26, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 | $200 |
| 2--2016026276 | May 28, 2016 | Jun 16, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Observed clean food containers stored next to hand wash at dishwashing area.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employee personal foods stored in walk in cooler not identified from establishment foods.
Dec 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle their personal items and immediately after, donned one glove to replace line item
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. minced garlic in oil (46F - Cold Holding). As per operator food not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Observed food item not properly seated inside kitchen flip top, but above container of chopped carrots. Operator placed inside walk lowboy cooler underneath flip top for quick chill
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm
Aug 26, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm
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 at cash register handled cash and loose change with gloves on. Same employee without changing gloves or washing hands grabbed to go cups for free samples.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fryer; fried chicken (104-138F - Hot Holding). Observed food in frying basket. Heat from fryer only heating up the bottom of the food inside the frying basket as the top is colder. Operator dropped food in fryer 169F
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 50ppm). Operator remade to 100ppm
Mar 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mixed veg (121F - Hot Holding). Observed food in shallow pan, also observed pan of food not directly seated in hot table. Operator made to reheat to 165F
Stored food not covered. Container of mixed veg not stored covered in kitchen flip top. Operator covered
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bucket of cornstarch and water mix not labeled in walk in cooler. Operator labeled
Feb 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator unable to locate license
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.
Stored food not covered. In kitchen flip top, multiple foods such as raw liquid eggs, mixed vegetables, and squash. All uncovered
Jul 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Soiled wiping cloth in use at cook line.
Feb 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to 3 compartment sink Supervisor replaced soap
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under oven. Manager mopped up water
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of soy sauce on floor in back prep area.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. In back prep area, wet wiping clothes under two cutting boards.
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.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil in prep kitchen not labeled.
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.