SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO..

EAT. 100/100

1 W DIVISION ST · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected March 31, 2026 · passed

Clean record across 5 inspections. No failures, no critical violations.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
5 passed
VIOLATIONS
17
none critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Aug 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 31
2026
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE OF THE ICE CHEST IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE GREASE TRAP IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...OBSERVED THE FOOD SERVICE AREA FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BROKEN LIGHT COVERS IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

MAR 13
2025
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS NEEDED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FRONT VENT AT THE FRONT OF THE ENTRANCE AND LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON OTHER VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.

AUG 12
2024
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND THE UPSTAIRS FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

NOV 2
2023
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

BOXES OF SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CRATES USED AS ELEVATION FOR STORAGE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND SHELVING IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON 2DOOR STAND UP COOLER ACROSS THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ON ABOVE SINGLE USE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT MOP CLOSET. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.

AUG 11
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED NO CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

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