Complaint Re-Inspection
Jul 30, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Brown Bag Seafood Company
340 E Randolph St
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8 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Jul 28, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX.11 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICES AND GAPS AT FRONT SERVICE COOKING COUNTER,ALONG LOWER WALL BASE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERSIDE OF WHEEL BASE OF LOW BOY,CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA,ON LOWER WALL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ,IN BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER TOP UNDERSIDE OF CLEANING PRODUCT STORAGE AREA.MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/28/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(B) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVING UNITS,PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT WALLS AND COUNTERS WHERE NEEDED .MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS & HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 28, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint
Jul 22, 2026
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.35 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICES AND GAPS AT FRONT SERVICE COOKING COUNTER,ALONG WALL BEHIND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LOWER WALL AT PIPES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOWER WALL OF PIPES OF DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DEBRIS OF DRY FOOD STORAGE WALL CLOSET,IN BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER TOP UNDERSIDE OF CLEANING PRODUCT STORAGE AREA.MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/22/26.(PRIROITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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 insectsnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SMALL SERVICE COUNTER.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
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 problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK NOT DISPLAYING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPAIR NON WORKING 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT WALLS AND COUNTERS WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING MOPS INK CLOSET AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN 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 problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 22, 2026 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Dec 9, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.12: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK, HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Nov 6, 2025
Pass w/ Conditions
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SANITIZING AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 92F. CORRECTED ON SITE 'HELD FOR INSPECTION' TAG PLACED ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED ONCE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE HAS BEEN REPAIRED AND IS SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 180F E-MAIL FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL PRIOR TO USING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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 problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON SIDES OF GREASE TRAP AND FLOOR IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK, HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND IN CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE CLOSETS IN HALLWAY AND MAINTAIN.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 6, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 21, 2025
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DIRTY/PEELING CAULKING AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE CAULKING.
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 problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 21, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 12, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST INVERT ALL CARDBOARD CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/STAINED CUTTING BOARD AT THE FOOD PREP LINE.
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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST CLEAN FOOD RESIDUE FROM SHELVING AND DUST FROM FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOORS UNDER, BETWEEN, AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 12, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 23, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERED A SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE PICK-UP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SOME FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
In plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 23, 2024 · Original Source