MAR 30
2026
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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HAIRE'S GULF SHRIMP.
YOUR CALL. 63/100
1900 N AUSTIN AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 30, 2026 · passed
5 of 8 inspections passed, 3 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
8
5 passed · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Jun 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE FRYER CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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 252025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 25
2025
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 162025FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 16
2025
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR IN AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
APR 172024FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 17
2024
FAILED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR IN AROUND EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, GREASE ACCUMULATION, ETC. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 162023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 16
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET SPLUTTERS ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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 72022FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 7
2022
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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).
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED ON THE TRUCK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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