HAIRE'S GULF SHRIMP.

Chicago Health Dept

7448 S VINCENNES AVE · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

4 inspections on record since 2016 · Last inspected Aug 2018.

Last inspected Aug 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 22

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 (C) (E) OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR IN DISREPAIR, ABOVE 1/4 GAP ON LOWER LEFT SIDE BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN MUST REPAIR FOR TIGHT-FITTED PEST PROOF AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

4-903.11 (D) OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FACILITY. MUST STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES FROM FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) ACCUMULATION ON DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER SHELVES, CABNIET IN PREP AREA, DRY STORAGE AND UNDER EQUIPMENT (FRYERS). MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST BUILD. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-202.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK. MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NON FUNCTIONAL LIGHTS INSIDE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 1

2018

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on prep table in kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

FEB 22

2018

FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

Observed potentially hazardous foods, uncooked shrimp, at improper temperatures in bus pans and metal pans in the refrigerator, on counters and in 1 compartment sink. Found uncooked shrimp ranging in temperatures between 54.5F - 70.5F. Instructed all potentially hazardous foods must be held @ 40F or less, or 140F or more at all times. Operator voluntarily discarded all denatured foods during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

Observed no soap or paper towels at hand sink in prep area. Must provide soap and sanitary means to dry hands at exposed hand sink at all times. Operator provided soap and paper towels during inspection. Critical violation 7-38-030.

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found approximately 35 mice droppings in rear storage room, on floor in hallway and under front service counter. Must remove all mice droppings, clean and sanitize affected areas. Advised to contact pest control for service. Must eliminate pest issue. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on prep table in kitchen. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Observed excessive debris on floors under 3 compartment sink and under utility sink. Observed excessive grease build up on floors under and behind fryers. Must detail clean and sanitize all floors. Must maintain same.

Minor Pest Activity

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed ceiling several openings in ceiling in rear of facility. Must seal all holes to prevent pest entry. Must maintain same. Observed excessive dust and grease build up throughout interior of right side of hood above cook line. Must detail clean and sanitize hood, filters and hood lights. Must maintain same.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Observed several lights not working in rear hallway of prep area, and in front customer service counter area. Must repair all non-working lights. Must provide adequate lighting to allow for proper cleaning. Must maintain same.

DEC 27

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED BEHIND THE DOOR OF THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULBS BLOWN UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVED THE RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

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