Brown Bag Seafood Co.
233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606
Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 10, 2026
Brown Bag Seafood Co. was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Food held without temperature control wasn’t tracked by time as required.
Inspector’s note: Observed cut leafy greens maintained outside of temperature control at the main service line (cut leafy greens at 68.5f), food employees using time as a public health control without written procedures or markings to denote when food was removed from temperature control or must be discarded. Instructed to provide written procedures for using time as a public health control and provide markings for all food containers utilizing time as a public health control that denotes the time when food was removed from temperature control or must be discarded. Approximately 5.0 lbs. Of food valued at approximately $25.00 discarded on-site. Person-in-charge discarded container of cut leafy greens on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 24)
Time as a public health control; procedures & records
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed insect control device installed directly above clean equipment in the rear warewashing area. Instructed to relocate insect control device and install devices such that they do not pose risk of contamination of food, clean equipment, or utensils and maintain.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand soap dispenser at the front line area handwashing sink in poor repair, loose from wall but functional. Instructed to repair or replace front line area handwashing sink soap dispenser and maintain all equipment in good repair and proper adjustment.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
8 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floor and floor drains need cleaning to remove spills and debris. Also clean the air vents to remove dust in the prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must clean the filters above the grills to remove debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scooper being stored on the top of the ice bin with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to properly store ice scoop between uses.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found bulk containers without common name labeling. Must provide.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Found 4 employees preparing food without effective hair restraints. Must provide effective hair restraints at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found floor drains filled with a unknown black build substance. Instructed manager to clean, sanitize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at the handsinks in the facility. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.