SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

HAIRE'S GULF SHRIMP.

EAT. 96/100

7448 S VINCENNES AVE · ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 16, 2026 · passed

Passed all 4 inspections, but 1 critical violation on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
4
4 passed
VIOLATIONS
17
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Mar 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 16
2026
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS' PERSONAL FOOD ON PREP TABLE NEAR COOKSLINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR FOOD AND BEVERAGE CONSUMPTION

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS IN BREAKROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NOTED INADEQUATE LIGHTING AT FRONT REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

APR 14
2025
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY BEING THAWED, SITTING IN WATER IN THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FRYERS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP, REAR AND SIDE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN SAME.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

AUG 29
2024
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS/EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA TO WEAR HAIR/BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FRYERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR WITH DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

NO TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A LID/COVER AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. CEILING VENT IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH THICK DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND VENT.

MAR 14
2022
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE BASMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET UNDER THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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