BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED LIGHT GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH ALL KITCHEN FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 AND EASY TO CLEAN AND A MINIMUM OF 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN/PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 GAP AT REAR EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 3-DOOR BAR COOLER. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLER AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON STORAGE ROOM FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND SHELVES/ALONG WALLS. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT STORAGE ROOM AND MAINTAIN.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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 UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY AND SPILL ONTO FLOOR.REPAIR ISSUE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.12 DEBRIS BEHIND THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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 MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 18, VALUE $78 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: 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 HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE NORTH BATHROOM WAS 88.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PLUMBER CALLED PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-7-23, ON SITE TO FINISH REPORT AND CITATION. PLUMBER ON SITE.UNABLE TO RESOLVE ISSUE

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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 TO DRAIN PROPERLY AND SPILL ONTO FLOOR.REPAIR ISSUE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS BEHIND THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BROKEN CAULKING WITH BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE BEHIND THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISHROOM.REPAIR ISSUE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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 CONTAINERS.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11----MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR ICE MACHINE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: : 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: MUST NOT USE DUCT TAPE AS A MEANS OF REPAIR FOR THE FRONT ICE CREAM DISPENSER.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----NOTED PEELING TAPE AND WADDED BALLS OF TAPE ON METAL SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR DISH AND DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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 ABOVE THE REAR ICE MACHINE.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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-UP AROUND WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55-: REAR FLOOR AT EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR, ELEVATE ALL STORED ITEMS, AT EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL WITH FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP AROUND WATER HANDLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REAR FLOOR AT EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR AT EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: 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 BETWEEN TASKS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON MANAGERS .HAND WASHING EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND PRIOR TO GLOVE HANDS.MANGER RESOLVED ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: 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 HAND KEPT ON TOUCHING WITH FINGERS THE FOOD(FISH).COOK RE-TOUCHED FOOD WITH BARE HAND CONTACT AND PLATED TO BE SERVE TO CUSTOMERS.INSTRUCTED MANGER TO DISCARD THE FOOD AND THE REASON WHY. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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 WATER TANK. PRESENTLY HOT WATER AT TEMP OF 100F AND ABOVE

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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 CREAMY DRESSING IS MADE ON SITE WITH PASTEURIZED EGGS(WHICH NO PASTEURIZED EGGS FOUND ON SITE) AND NO DAIRY PRODUCTS. HOWEVER CREAMY DRESSING IS MADE WITH COMMERCIAL MAYO(WHICH CLEARLY STATES ON BOTTLE "REFRIGERATOR AFTER OPENING".MAYO CONTAINS EGGS. TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW.BOTH FOOD MENTION WAS DISCARDED BY THE MANAGER.POUNDS 6,VALUE 10 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 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 FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PRESENTLY OWNER CORRECTED THE WALL BOARD WITH CORRECT INFORMATION.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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 USE. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED. UPON MY RETURN ON 11-21-19,,FOUND UNIT AT AIR TEMP OF 41.2F. UNTAGGED UNIT.INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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 - Comments: WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE CONDIMENTS AT FRONT PREP AREA MUST BE ENCASED.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOOR DRAIN COVER UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BROKEN(STANDING WATER) INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REAR FLOOR AT EMPLOYEES CHANGING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: 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 - Comments: FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS AT PREMISES WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST OBTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PAINT/SEAL RAW WOOD PLATFORM THAT ICE MACHINE SITS ON. MUST MAINTAIN SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.