Haisous
Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025
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Score
Across the available record, Haisous has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 17, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 17, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MIDDLE SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMP SINK NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP FAUCET FIXTURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING/AREA FOR THE GREASE TRAP IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Sep 26, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
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Oct 5, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112 (B) FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 28, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. LOW TEMP DISH MACHINE NOW SANITIZING AT 50 PPM.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX. 20 - 30 SMALL FLIES LOCATED AT BAR, UPSTAIRS PREP AND BASEMENT PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROX 50 LBS OF VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS: COOKED PORK SAUSAGE, PRAWNS, SHRIMP, CRAB, RICE,AND OCTOPUS ON SITE IN A VARIETY OF COOLERS. FOUND NO HACCP PLAN ON SITE. VACUUM PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS AND VACUUM PACKAGED MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO NO LONGER SERVE FOOD ITEMS UNTIL HACCP PLAN IS APPROVED BY DEPARTMENT AND INSPECTOR REMOVES TAG FROM SAID FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HACCP OR VARIANCE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #29.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAK, WITH DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK AND REMINDER ON MENU. FOUND NO WRITTEN DISCLOSURE/FOOTNOTE. STEAK IS SERVED UNDERCOOKED.INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (WRITTEN DISCLOSURE AND DISCLOSURE BY ASTERISK) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT LOCATED IN STORAGE AREA THAT IS TO THE RIGHT AND LEFT OF THE BASEMENT WALKIN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 16, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A INSECT FLY TRAP HANGING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSECT SPRAYS BEING STORED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT TRAP DEVICES AND SPRAYS, ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FOR ALL PEST CONTROL NEEDS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Sep 9, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE (WOODEN BOARDS, AN OLD MIRROR AND OTHER DEBRIS) LOCATED ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL GROUND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED, NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) ON THE FOOD MENU FOR BEEF ITEMS, NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE DRINK MENU FOR DRINK ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW (ALCOHOLIC DRINK THAT CONTAINS RAW EGG WHITES). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY, ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) TO THE FOOD MENU FOR BEEF ITEMS AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOT NOTE) AND REMINDER ON THE DRINK MENU FOR THE ALCOHOLIC DRINK THAT CONTAINS RAW EGG. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.13 OBSERVED A INSECT FLY TRAP HANGING ABOVE THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND INSECT SPRAYS BEING STORED UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE INSECT TRAP DEVICES AND SPRAYS, ONLY ALLOW PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE FOR ALL PEST CONTROL NEEDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.11(B,C,D,E) OBSERVED TWO "SELF MADE" FIRE BURNING ALUMINUM AND CLAY SURFACE CHARCOAL GRILLS MADE FROM UNAPPROVED MATERIAL LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES/EQUIPMENT MUST BE (B) Durable, CORROSION-RESISTANT, and nonabsorbent; (C) Sufficient in weight and thickness to withstand repeated WAREWASHING; (D) Finished to have a SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE surface; and (E) Resistant to pitting, chipping, crazing, scratching, scoring, distortion, and decomposition. SAID FIRE CHARCOAL GRILLS TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED AND MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE FACILITY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AND INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS LOCATED ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Apr 15, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 LIGHT BULBS OUT AT THE EXHAUST HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Oct 22, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE BAR AREA STAINED AND PITTED, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE REAR DISH AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 19, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS: RICE (162F), BEEF(157F), CHICKEN(154F) ETC., WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT PREP AREA OPENED AND EXPOSED. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE COVERING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. 90 DAYS GIVEN TO COMPLY.
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Jun 6, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A FULL CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT EITHER ON THE MENU OR POSTED IN THE RESTAURANT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREAS WHERE GAPS EXIST BETWEEN FLOOR SECTIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK CEILING TILES AND CERAMIC WALL TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT THE WALLS AND CEILING OF FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE LIGHT COLORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Haisous last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Haisous on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Haisous?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Haisous.
Has Haisous' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Haisous have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Haisous means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Haisous inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Haisous is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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