HAIRE'S GULF SHRIMP.

Chicago Health Dept

1900 N AUSTIN AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

8 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 30

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

7-38-120 OBSERVED FOOD TRUCK WITHOUT LICENSE POSTED ON SIDES OF VEHICLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND ENSURE VISIBILITY AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED AS SHELVING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN FRONT OF EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOOR IN AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 16

2025

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND/OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT TRUCK. FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 66.5F AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOUND AT 70.3F, 84F TO 95.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 24

2024

PASS · 0 violations

APR 17

2024

FAIL 3 violations

Minor Other

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT OR COLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AN MAINATAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR IN AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS FROM 03/1/2023, REPORT #2572642, OBSERVED NOT TO BE CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #51 OBSERVED WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPLUTTERS ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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MAR 16

2023

PASS 3 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPLUTTERS ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED ONE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

JUN 14

2022

PASS · 0 violations

JUN 7

2022

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER ON THE FOOD TRUCK TO SANITIZE DISHES AND UTENSILS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE SIDE OF THE SCREEN FOR THE SERVICE WINDOW. MUST INSTALL A TIGHT FITTING SCREEN FOR THE SERVICE WINDOW.

Minor Food Temperature

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED UNSECURED EQUIPMENT (HOT HOLDING LAMP AND PROPANE TANKS) STORED UNSECURED INSIDE OF THE TRUCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SECURE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT. PROPANE TANKS SHOULD NOT BE STORED INSIDE OF THE TRUCK.

Serious Employee Hygiene

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 100F FOR HAND WASHING AND ABOVE 110F FOR UTENSIL WASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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