Haire's Gulf Shrimp
7448 S Vincennes Ave, Chicago, IL 60621
Restaurant ZIP 60621 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Apr 16, 2026
Haire's Gulf Shrimp was last inspected on April 16, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
April 16, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 critical2 general1 paperwork-
CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers' personal food on prep table near cooksline. Instructed to provide designated area for food and beverage consumption
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in breakroom and rear storage area not clean. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted inadequate lighting at front register area. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
4 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers with grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the prep, rear and side dining area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors under the fryers with food and grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Male employees not wearing hair/beard restraints. Instructed to have food handlers/employees in the prep area to wear hair/beard restraints. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The interior of the deep fryers with thick grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain the fryers.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: The storage racks in the rear with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed interior of the fryers with accumulated grease debris. Instructed to clean.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the women's toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed clutter and unnecessary items in the basment. Instructed to organize and remove unnecessary items.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.