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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Brown Bag Seafood Co.

233 S Wacker Dr

Last inspected Jun 10, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

4 inspections

Canvass

Jun 10, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 24Other

Official wording

TIME AS A PUBLIC HEALTH CONTROL; PROCEDURES & RECORDS

Inspector’s notes

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.

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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Mar 10, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 10, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 13, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOOR AND FLOOR DRAINS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE AIR VENTS TO REMOVE DUST IN THE PREP AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILLS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 28, 2023

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 28, 2023 · Original Source

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