Pass

Brown Bag Seafood Co.

150 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 17, 2026

Brown Bag Seafood Co. was last inspected on June 17, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

June 17, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler with long hair not restraints, Instructed to wear proper hair restraints.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Employees personal clothing stored on food containers shelf. Instructed to store away.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Fly trap placed on clean utensils rack, instructed to keep away.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Cooks with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the bottom of the two-door reach-in the freezer in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 21)

      Proper hot holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: Found vaccum packaged tuna thawed in prep cooler on hotline. Instructed manager to remove tuna before thawing per package instructions.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

  5. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  6. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.