APR 21
2026
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO..
YOUR CALL. 73/100
414 N WELLS ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2026 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
35
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Mar 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 42025PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 4
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DIRTY FLOOR DRAINS WITH DEBRI SPILLAGE AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN DETAIL AND MOP UP WATER ON FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND MANTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT FRONT PREP EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
JUL 292024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 29
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Bulk food container ( flour, sugar...) not labeled, instructed to label.
AUG 102023PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 10
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: CRATES USED AS SHELVING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDER AND ON CONTAINER SURFACES, CONTAINER/SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION 8/4/23 IS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. STATED TO MANAGER THAT EACH SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS PROVIDED AFTER EVERY INSPECTION MUST BE POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PROVIDED MANAGER ON SITE A NEW SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (b) CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 42023FAILED12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 4
2023
FAILED
12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED SANITIZER BUCKET STORED INSIDE HAND SINK NEAR REGISTER, MAKING IT INACCESSIBLE FROM WASHING HANDS. FACILITY MUST ENSURE THAT ALL HAND SINKS ARE EASILY ACCESSIBLE. BUCKET WAS RELOCATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (c) CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED UNCOVERED CONTAINER OF RAW SALMON STORED ABOVE READY-TO-DRINK BEVERAGES IN STAND UP COOLER NEAR REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REORGANIZE RAW PROTIENS WITH READY-TO-EAT/DRINK ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS MEASURED AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE LOCATED IN THE STAND UP COOLER ACROSS REGISTER, REACH-IN PREP-LIN UNIT, AND WALK-IN COOLER. TEMPERATURE OF RAW SALMON MEASURED AT 53.2F, RAW CHICKEN AT 54.5F, SPINACH 70F, RAW SHRIMP AT 54.6F, AND CRAB MEAT AT 60.3F. AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $197.00 AT AN ESTIMATED WEIGHT OF 39 POUNDS WAS DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL/BIG BLACK FLYING INSECTS NEAR REAR EXIT, DISH, AND PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST ELIMINATE ALL LIVE SMALL/BIG BLACK FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY IN THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (a) CITATION ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SINGLE USE CONDIMENT CUP WITHOUT A HANDLE, IS USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOOD STORAGE AREA NEXT TO HAND SINK MUST BE PROTECTED BY CONTAMINATION. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN SINK AND FOOD STORAGE AREA SO THAT FOOD IS NOT EXPOSED TO SPLASH, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
CLEAN DISHWARE STORED ON TOP SHELF IN DISH/PREP AREA HAS FOOD CONTACT SURFACE FACING UPWARD. FACILITY MUST INVERT DISHWARE CLOSEST TO CEILING.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CRATES USED AS SHELVING AND STORAGE CONTAINERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STORAGE CONTAINERS AND SHELVING UNITS THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDER AND ON CONTAINER SURFACES, CONTAINER/SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR/TEST STRIPS IS NOT PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE FOR THE HOT TEMPERATURE DISHWASHER. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE-SENSATIVE THERMOMETER/TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
ALL GENDER RESTROOM LACKS A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN EACH RESTROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES HEAVILY SOILED WITH GARBAGE ACCUMILATION AROUND DUMPSTERS ON GROUND. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (b) CITATION ISSUED.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
SUMMARY REPORT FROM INSPECTION 10/31/22 WAS NOT POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PROVIDED MANAGER ON SITE OF NEW SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS REQUIRED TO BE POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (b) CITATION ISSUED.
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OCT 312022PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 31
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE FROM 11:20-11:45AM WHILE TCS ITEMS LIKE FISH WERE PREPARED. CERTIFIED MANAGER KATHLEEN COLE ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:45AM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAINI IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAY 172021PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2021
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR NOT LABELED PROPERLY; (RICE, FLOUR, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES WHEN FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN REAR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BLADE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AT HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, OBSERVED FOOD AROUND THE SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTDOOR TRASH ENCLOSURE WITH TRASH PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA, TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE, AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH AREAS WITH LOOSE DEBRIS AND WATER PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENT IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON THE CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR DISH PIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 1/17/19 POSTED ON SITE FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO POST NEW SUMMARY AND MAINTAIN IN A PLACE THE PUBLIC CAN SEE IT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 172019PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
FOUND EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON FOOD CONTAINERS RACK, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER STORED IN THE BACK OF COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN WARMEST PART IN AN EASY TO VIEW AREA.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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