BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO..

Chicago Health Dept

233 S WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

7 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
VIOLATIONS
10
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 10
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Serious Food Temperature
TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

OBSERVED CUT LEAFY GREENS MAINTAINED OUTSIDE OF TEMPERATURE CONTROL AT THE MAIN SERVICE LINE (CUT LEAFY GREENS AT 68.5F), FOOD EMPLOYEES USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL WITHOUT WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR MARKINGS TO DENOTE WHEN FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR MUST BE DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WRITTEN PROCEDURES FOR USING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL AND PROVIDE MARKINGS FOR ALL FOOD CONTAINERS UTILIZING TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL THAT DENOTES THE TIME WHEN FOOD WAS REMOVED FROM TEMPERATURE CONTROL OR MUST BE DISCARDED. APPROXIMATELY 5.0 LBS. OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $25.00 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED CONTAINER OF CUT LEAFY GREENS ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED DIRECTLY ABOVE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE INSECT CONTROL DEVICE AND INSTALL DEVICES SUCH THAT THEY DO NOT POSE RISK OF CONTAMINATION OF FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, OR UTENSILS AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT THE FRONT LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE FROM WALL BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FRONT LINE AREA HANDWASHING SINK SOAP DISPENSER AND MAINTAIN ALL EQUIPMENT IN GOOD REPAIR AND PROPER ADJUSTMENT.

MAR 10
2025
PASS · 0 violations
AUG 13
2024
PASS 2 violations
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILLS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

NOV 28
2023
PASS 1 violation
Serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED ON THE TOP OF THE ICE BIN WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

NOV 17
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND BULK CONTAINERS WITHOUT COMMON NAME LABELING. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOUND 4 EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD WITHOUT EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST PROVIDE EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOOR DRAINS FILLED WITH A UNKNOWN BLACK BUILD SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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DEC 29
2021
PASS · 0 violations
SEP 12
2019
PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDSINKS IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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