Residents near University Avenue in Green Bay may have noticed the East Side Halal Market has been shuttered for some time. Following reader inquiries about the status of the local grocery store, recent reporting confirms the business is officially closed.
State records show the East Side Halal Market Inc. was registered in July 2022 by Shahira Mohamed Haji-Abdurahman. The store specialized in halal-certified meats, including goat, beef, and various organ meats, catering to local demand for specific dietary goods. However, operational issues began to surface in 2024 when the company failed to file mandatory annual reports with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions.
Administrative dissolution occurred on September 18, 2025, after the business missed final filing deadlines. Beyond state-level documentation failures, the market faced significant scrutiny from the Brown County Health and Human Services Department regarding sanitary standards. Inspections conducted between 2023 and 2025 uncovered numerous code violations, ranging from improper sanitization techniques and lack of cleaning supplies to issues with meat labeling and freezer maintenance.
Health officials attempted to coordinate with the owner during the 2026 license renewal period, but the required $265 fee went unpaid. Because of these unresolved compliance and financial issues, the Brown County Health Department determined the business had ceased operations. On July 15, 2026, the department placed a formal closure placard on the storefront. Efforts to reach the owner for further comment have not yielded a response at this time.