SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BROWN BAG SEAFOOD COMPANY.

EAT. 81/100

340 E RANDOLPH ST · LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 9, 2025 · passed

Passed all 17 inspections, but 5 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
17
13 passed · 4 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
11 YEARS
since Apr 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 9
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK, HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN

NOV 6
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 92F. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK, HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN.

APR 21
2025
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DIRTY/PEELING CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SEP 12
2024
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST INVERT ALL CARDBOARD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE FOOD PREP LINE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM SHELVING AND DUST FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOORS UNDER, BETWEEN, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

APR 23
2024
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PICK-UP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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AUG 3
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Found 20 lbs of clam chowder soap held in a large covered container at 56.4f, soup placed in walk-in cooler a day before. Instructed manager to hold such foods at 41f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. Food discarded valued at $30.

MINORFood Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Improper cooling method used in cooling down hot heavy cream soups, large container with covered lid when placed in walk-in cooler. instructed to break down hot food in smaller portions and cover loosely to facilitate cooling down process, Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Counter under grill with food debris and grease waste, instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Food debris and grease build-up noted a long wall base and behind cooking equipment, Instructed to clean and maintain.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Missing Tiles in dish washing area, instructed to provide smooth easy to clean floors

NOV 7
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT UNISEX EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 80.5F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN PREP AREAS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE DISHWASHING AREA, AND CASH AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN UTILITY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 10
2021
PASSED
5 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

DISH ROOM HAND WASH SINK NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FLY TRAP INSTALLED TOO CLOSE TO CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

SPOONS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN DRY CLEAN CONTAINER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JAN 7
2020
PASSED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE REQUIRED AT ALL TIMES IN PREP AREAS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

UNABLE TO IDENTIFY BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE BEHIND BAR, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL OR LOCATE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ROD, AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPAIR NON-WORKING VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS. To keep rooms free of excessive heat, steam, condensation, vapors, obnoxious odors, smoke, and fumes, mechanical ventilation of sufficient capacity shall be provided as required by LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED MENU WITHOUT A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNCOOKED ANIMAL-BASED FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORDocumentation & Training
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SELF-SERVICE COOKIES ON DISPLAY MISSING PROPER IDENTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROVIDE EITHER LABEL OR SIGNAGE WITH FOOD NAME, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, SOURCE AND LIST OF ALLERGENS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR FOOD ITEMS INCLUDING PREPACKAGED BROWNIES OFFERED AT CHECKOUT COUNTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

JAN 19
2018
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

TONGS STORED ON SPLASH GUARD OF FRONT HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY IN A CLEAN AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DUSTY FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES OPEN DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ONLY CONTAINERS WITH LID.

MAR 27
2017
PASSED
0 violations
FEB 27
2017
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED GRILL AND INTERIOR OF FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. OBSERVED SODA GUN HOLDER WITH MINOR DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS, OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE FAN OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 7
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Caulk around 3 compartment sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Caulk around exposed hand sink in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning. Cooler shelving/racks not clean, need cleaning(detailed).

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under storage shelving, pop dispensing unit not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Hole on floor in front bar area under wood board shall be repair/sealed.

OCT 6
2015
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE BAR ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT GRIME BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST REPLACE TWO MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE BAR SERVICE AREA ACROSS FROM AND UNDER THE HAND SINK. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

NOV 24
2014
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK-FOOD CONTAINER NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

APR 17
2014
PASSED
0 violations

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