SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAIRE'S GULF SHRIMP.

BEAT. 36/100

7448 S VINCENNES AVE · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 12, 2021 · passed

Failed 3 of 6 inspections. 15 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
57
includes 15 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Oct 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 12
2021
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVING AND PREP TABLES TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL BASE COVING NOT ATTACHED TO THE WALL. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 24
2020
PASSED
0 violations
APR 14
2020
FAILED
13 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN VANITY IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,MOP SINK BASIN,SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.17 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED,REAR YARD HAS CLUTTER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST CLEAN STAINED CARPET IN DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TRIM NEAR MOP SINK & 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND SEAL HOLE UNDER SINK AND GAP IN WALL IN CUSTOMERS .MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING ALONG WALLS THROUGHOUT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-304.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 4/1/20 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVING EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES ,ON ELECTRICAL BOX,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH STORAGE CABINETS,BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.FRONT WINDOW SILLS.ON CAULKING UNDER HAND SINK IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/14/20. #48- STILL OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)

APR 1
2020
FAILED
22 violations6 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED MISSING ITEMS FOR CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.(DISPOSABLE MOP OR MOPHEAD).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS IN TOILET ROOMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS READY TO EAT FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 125 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,PREP TABLE,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,ON TOP OF EQUIPMENT ON REAR STORAGE SHELVES ,ON ELECTRICAL BOX,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CABINETS,BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.SEVERAL LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/1/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG LEFT CORNER OF REAR DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS,WORN VANITY IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CAULKING INSIDE OF 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BASINS AND MUST BE FOOD GRADE.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON STOVE.

SERIOUSSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLES,REACH IN COOLERS & FREEZERS,MOP SINK BASIN,SHELVING UNITS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AND FAUCET HANDLE SPINNING AROUND NOT ABLE TO TURN ON AT HAND SINK IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT,MISSING & DAMAGED WALL BASES & TRIM NEAR MOP SINK & 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NEEDED.MUST FINISH WALLS AND CEILINGS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM AND SEAL GAP IN WALL IN CUSTOMERS .

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN DINING AREAS AND TOILET ROOMS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.

CRITICALSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND BASEMENT.MUST REMOVE FOUL SMELLING ODOR COMING FROM BASEMENT SMELLS OF SEWAGE.MUST CLEAN STAINED CARPET IN DINING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.

OCT 26
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

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OCT 16
2018
FAILED
17 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALSanitation
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.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED ONLY HAND SINK PREP AREA HOT WATER AT 134 DEGREES F TO HOT FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. HAND SINK COLD KNOB IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR FOR MINIMUM OF 100 DEGREES F AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-301.11 OBSERVED COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT(1 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND 2 DOOR COOLER)NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS IN PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

4-205.10 OBSERVED FOOD EQUIPMENT CERTIFIED FOR RESIDENTIAL USE ONLY IN FACILITY. 2 DOO REACH IN COOLER AND 1 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. MUST OBTAIN FOOD EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING CERTIFIED COMMERCIAL GRADE FOR FACILITY.

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-302.12 (A) OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT THERMOMETERS PROVIDED FOR MEASURING COOKED FOOD TEMPERATURE. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS THROUGH OUT FACILITY; INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR MINIMIZATION AND ELIMANITION OF PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.13 OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT ADEQUATE DRYING SPACE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAIN BOARD MISSING(2 DRAIN BOARDS). MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15 OBSERVED THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP ARE IN DISREPAIR LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED CEILING THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA NOT DESIGN, CONSTRUCTED AND INSTALLED FOR SMOOTH, NON ABSORBANT, EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ACCULUMATION OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUOUT FACILITY, IN BASEMENT AND IN REAR OF FACILITY NOT UTILIZED FOR DAILY OPERATION; DISORGANIZED AND CLUTTER FOR HARBORAGE CONDITIONS. REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS NOT NEEDED FOR DAILY OPERATION AND ORGANIZE AREAS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED VENTS IN RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTS IN RESTROOM IN DISREPAIR AND LOW INTINSITY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

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