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BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO.

150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ · Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638727

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. · 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP GREATER THAN 1/4" AT THE REAR KITCHEN AREA EXTERIOR DOOR (TO PARKING GARAGE). INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL DOOR SWEEP OR OTHER MEANS TO ELIMINATE GAP BENEATH DOOR AND MAINTAIN ALL OUTER OPENINGS ADEQUATELY PROTECTED FROM ENTRY OF PESTS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS BENEATH SHELVING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA AND FLOORS OF THE UTILITY CLOSET AREA SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE SOIL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS BENEATH EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

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Inspection history

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CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2615529

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. · 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handler with long hair not restraints, Instructed to wear proper hair restraints.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees personal clothing stored on food containers shelf. Instructed to store away.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2588919

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. · 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Fly trap placed on clean utensils rack, instructed to keep away.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Cooks with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2572316

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. · 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN THE FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553684

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. · 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED HOT FOODS ON STEAM TABLE AT MAIN PREPLINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN 125F. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. DISPOSED 1 POUND TCS FOODS. VALUE 40 DOLLARS. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LOCATED IN PREP COOLERS ON HOT LINE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND FISH CURRY AT 49F AND KIMCHI AT 46F. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS AT APPROX 2LB WITH A $50 COST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND VACCUM PACKAGED TUNA THAWED IN PREP COOLER ON HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TUNA BEFORE THAWING PER PACKAGE INSTRUCTIONS.

LicensePass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2279300

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. · 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2261627

Location recorded for this inspection · BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. · 150 N RIVERSIDE PLZ

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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260 of 333 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2642181.

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