Brown Bag Seafood Co.
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2026-03-03 Pass Canvass 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED IN DISH AREA 3 COMPARMENT SINK LEAKING FROM 3RD COMPARMENT DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BASE BOARDS PEELING OFF THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2025-04-07 Pass Complaint 3 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
NOTED LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH ALL KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STAFF HALL, NOTED UNUSED/BROKEN COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS IN BOXES ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY, UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT. ALL KEPT ITEMS SHALL BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING THAT IS NON-POROUS, SMOOTH...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
2024-08-07 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUBBER DOOR GASKET DAMAGED/TORN IN COOLER UNDER GRILL. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER GASKET FOR SAID COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 3-DOOR BAR COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES/ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.
2023-09-11 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SOUTH BATHROOM. COLD WATER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 85.8F TO 87.9F. MUST REMOVE A METAL RESTRAINT PLATE INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TEMP DISH MACHINE DUE TO DRAIN WATER BEING...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12 DEBRIS BEHIND THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
2023-09-06 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
WE OBSERVED TSC FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT: 4LB OF LOBSTERS AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 49.7F; 12 OF COLESLAWS AT TEMP OF 46F; 1 PAN OF CUT LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 47.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINT...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT FRONT PREP AREA AT 77.4F TO 84.7, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AT 88.3F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 89.3F TO 90F. THE...
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SOUTH BATHROOM. COLD WATER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 85.8F TO 87.9F. MUST REMOVE A METAL RESTRAINT PLATE INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TEMP DISH MACHINE DUE TO DRAIN WATER BEING UNABLE T...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
DEBRIS BEHIND THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
2022-11-17 Pass Complaint 5 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A BOWL BEING USED TO TRANSFER PORTIONS OF CHOPPED VEGETABLES FROM THE STORAGE CONTAINER TO SERVE CUSTOMERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS FROM STORAGE CONT...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED-UP FOOD RESIDUE AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
I OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE UNITS FOR THE DRY GOODS AT THE REAR END OF THE FACILITY WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
I OBSERVED SLIGHT CLUTTER IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS TO AVOID POTENTIAL HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
I OBSERVED ONE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SAID LIGHT BULB AND MAINTAIN.
2021-11-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR ICE MACHINE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
: 2-102.13-- NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AND EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/VALID CERTIFICATES.
2021-11-02 Fail Canvass 8 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME AND PROPERLY LABELED WITH THE CORRECT FOOD ITEM, SUCH AS CURRY POWDER.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A RICE COOKER BEING USED AND COOKING RICE IN THE REAR HALLWAY NEXT TO WASTEWATER PIPING, A HANGING SOILED MOP, AND IN A NON-FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST PREPARE FOODS IN APPROVED FOOD PREP AREAS ONLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FRONT ICE CREAM DISPENSER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED RUST AND FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AFTER EACH USE.----OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON THE VENT COVERS OF THE ICE MACHINE DIRECTLY ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE LID.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
REAR HALLWAY FOOD CONTAINER LABELING TABLE IN POOR REPAIR WITH RAW CHIPPING PLASTERBOARD WOOD. MUST BE REPLACED OR REPAIRED TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----WALL MOUNTED FIRE EXTINGUISHER AT THE DISH AREA GARBAGE CAN DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER....
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A FLOOR DRAIN COVER AT THE FRONT NEXT TO THE ICE CREAM DISPENSER.----OBSERVED BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE THREE-COMPARTMENT AND DISH ONE COMPARTMENT SINKS. MUST REPLACE.----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ...
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AND EXPIRED CERTIFICATES FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING/VALID CERTIFICATES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2382393 ON 6-29-20 WERE NOT CORRECTED. #16-:OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD-UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.#49- OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWLS (2) WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD-...
2020-06-29 Pass Complaint 4 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED PREP AREA REACH IN COOLER (UNDER GRILL) DOOR RUBBER GASKET NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID COOLER DOOR GASKET MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP AROUND WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REAR FLOOR AT EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2019-11-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED THE COOK WITH GLOVED HANDS TOUCHING NON-FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS SWING DOOR, MOVING GARBAGE CONTAINER FROM BETWEEN THE EQUIPMENT.ALSO OBSERVED THE COOK RESTRAIN HIS HAIR AND GLOVED HIS HANDS AND CONTINUE TO PREPARING FOODS.NO HAND WASHING BETWE...
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
AFTER INTRODUCING MYSELF TO FEMALE EMPLOYEE I WAS TOLD TO WAIT FOR A MANAGER.AS I WAITED I OBSERVED THE COOK IN PREP AREA(VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS)WITH NO GLOVES ON, ONE HAND HAD A FOOD SPATULA WHICH HE KEPT ON TURNING FOOD WITH THE OTHER UNGLOVED HAN...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND ALL THREE HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND DISH ROOM WITH WATER TEMP OF 77.6F TO 87F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER OF MINIMUM OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED ON 11-21-2019 PLUMBERS ON SITE CHANGED THERMOSTAT AT HOT WATE...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 51F,STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND DIFFERENT KIND PLASTIC BOTTLES OF DRESSING() AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 52F. AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT SELF SERVING COUNTER AREA.MANAGER STATED ...
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
MENU POSTED ON WALL DISPLAY DOES NOT DISCLOSE AND INFORM CONSUMERS THE SPECIFIC MENU ITEMS THAT ARE RAW OR UNDER COOKED AND THE POTENTIAL HAZARD OF CONSUMING SUCH FOOD (TUNA ) MUST DISCLOSE AND REMIND SUCH ITEMS IN WRITTEN FORM ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUN...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
INADEQUATE AIR TEMPERATURE(47.7F TO 51.4F) INSIDE SMALL REACH-IN COOLER AT SELF SERVING AREA WERE TCS FOOD(CREAMY DRESSING WITH DAIRY PRODUCTS) ARE STORED IN IT.COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.TAGGED UNIT"HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT US...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED. SIDE DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" BETWEEN BOTTOM DOORS,INSTRUCTED TO PROTECT DOORS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE CONDIMENTS AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE ENCASED.
47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN(STANDING WATER) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REAR FLOOR AT EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
2018-11-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
3-501.17 FOUND READY TO EAT FOOD HELD MORE THAN 24HOURS WITH NO SEVEN DAY CONSUME BY DATE.(COLE SLAW/COOKED SALMON) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005. MUST LABEL PROPERLY.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11A FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS INSIDE MENU FOR SEARED TUNA SOLD AT BUSINESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005. MUST PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.
2017-11-20 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PLATFORM THAT ICE MACHINE SITS ON. MUST MAINTAIN SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
2017-06-30 Pass License 4 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND MOP SINK. INSTRCD MANAGER TO SEAL. OBSERVED PLASTIC COVERING ON DISH MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRCD MANAGER TO REMOVE PLASTIC, TO ENSURE SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED NO COVING IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET. INSTRD MANAGER TO INSTALL. MISSING TILE IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER, HALF INCH GAP. IN INSTRCD MANAGER TO INSTALL CLOSE FITTING TILE, TO ENSURE FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED MULTIPLE WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY THAT NEEDED TOUCH UP PAINT AND/OR SEALING. INSTRCD MANAGER TO SEAL/FINISH AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE ANY REMAINING CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (DRYWALL, PAINTS, BUCKETS, ETC.)
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