Brown Bag Seafood Co.
746 W Webster Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
Restaurant ZIP 60614 Risk 1 (High)
Pass with Conditions · as of May 18, 2026
Brown Bag Seafood Co. was last inspected on May 18, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 1 of them critical.
Latest inspection
May 18, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general-
CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of 1- pan of appx. 8lbs of raw shrimp held for 12 hours measuring at 52.4f inside cooling unit, 1- pan of raw cod fish held at 51.4 in the prep cold holding unit. Manager voluntarily discarded product worth $260. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. (priority 7-38-005) citation issued
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of both prep coolers measuring between 52.2f and 66.4f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. A held for inspection tag has placed on unit.must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below. (priority 7-38-005)
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check ppm sanitizing cycles of low temperature dish machine located in rear across from 3 compartment sink. Manager purchased chlorine testing strips for the dish machine before completing inspection. Priority foundation violation citation issued 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspection history
10 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed equipment and boxes of items stored on the floor in the basement dry storage and equipment storage areas below the shelves. Instructed manager to elevate all equipment and utentils at least 6 inches off the floor.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed interior of mop sink in basement and the bottom shelf of white standing cooler/freezer combo in basement to be heavily soiled with spillage and food debris build up. Instructed manager to detail clean interior of equipment and maintain free of excessive food debris and spillage build up.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed women's bathroom door to not be self closing at time of inspection. Instructed manager to provide a self closing bathroom door.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor below the 3 compartment sink and the low temp dish machine to be heavily soiled with clutter, food debris, and spillage. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain floor below 3 comp and dish machine to be free of excessive debris and food scraps.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Recent Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed curtains hanging leading to the washrooms need to be cleaned and maintained.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed curtains hanging leading to the washrooms need to be cleaned and maintained.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.115 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A CAT IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CAT FROM BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS OF THE CAT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed curtains hanging leading to the washrooms need to be cleaned and maintained.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed that the low-temperature dish machine is not sanitizing dishes. The machine was found at 0 ppm chlorine. Priority violation 7-38-025 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed a cat in the basement. Must remove cat from basement and remove all items of the cat. Priority foundation violation 7-40-060
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed curtains hanging leading to the washrooms need to be cleaned and maintained.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor in front of 3-compartment sink and around grease trap with loose and missing floor tiles. Tiles need to be replaced, and the floor needs to be restored to a smooth, easily clean condition and maintained. The observed floor of the walk-in cooler was in disrepair and not smooth and easily cleanable. Restore the floor of wask into a smooth and easily cleanable condition and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed mops need to be hung to sry after use.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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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: Noted torn rubber gasket inside the prep service cooler lid. Instructed to detail repair and maintain and/or replace.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Noted no sanitizer test strip kit (chlorine) on-site at the time of inspection. Instructed to have a test strip kit on-site at all times to properly monitor the strength of the sanitizer. Priority foundation. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted grease on top and around the grease trap exterior. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean and maintain floors along wall base and underneath equipment, especially at the kitchen food prep area and by the 3 compartment/dishwashing area. Must also seal all holes and cracks on floor where ever needed at the kitchen prep area.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Conditional
License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical7 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: A 1/4" of gap at front door between frame and door. Repair issue.
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: Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler,rust door liner at walk-in cooler,rusty and with holes at base shelf of the prep table in the kitchen,not easily cleanable. Repair issue with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No service sink installed on site instructed to install one on premises.must have hot/cold running water and proper plumbing attachment
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Lid of grease trap under the three compartment sink with grease and rust instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No lids provided at receptacles inside the washroom.instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken floors at front area, prep area and dishroom,instructed to repair/replace broken wood floor and floor tiles.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.broken wall and baseboard in prep area. Need to remove peel paint on ceiling rear area.broken open walls under the window ledge by the low temp dish machine,must seal opening.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings around floor piping behind the dish machine and the wall behind three compartment sink must remove to be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy/training on site. Instructed facility to establish an appropriate employee health policy/training system and maintain with verifiable documents on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.no citation issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: No handwashing sink installed at prep area. Instructed to install with hot/cold running water, must provide soap and paper towels priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c)
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: A 1/4" of gap at front door between frame and door.repair issue.
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: Rusty shelves inside the walk-in cooler,rust door liner at walk-in cooler,rusty and with holes at base shelf of the prep table in the kitchen,not easily cleanable. Repair issue with a smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found three compartment sink at front area in poor repair water is backing up at all three compartment sinks,instructed to repair issue. Priority foundation:7-38-030(c) no citation issued
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: No service sink installed on site instructed to install one on premises.must have hot/cold running water and proper plumbing attachment to drain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.
Inspector’s note: Lid of grease trap under the three compartment sink with grease and rust instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 52)
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: No lids provided at receptacles inside the washroom.instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Broken floors at front area, prep area and dishroom,instructed to repair/replace broken wood floor and floor tiles.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface.broken wall and baseboard in prep area. Need to remove peel paint on ceiling rear area.broken open walls under the window ledge by the low temp dish machine,must seal opening.surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent surface
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed expanding spray foam used as a sealant for openings around floor piping behind the dish machine and the wall behind three compartment sink must remove to be smooth and cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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