Food Safety Report: Brown Bag Seafood Co., 3400 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, The, U.S.A..

3400 North Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, 60657 Illinois, United States

Report date: Nov 2, 2021
37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: all bulk food containers must be labeled with the product common name and properly labeled with the correct food item, such as curry powder.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed a rice cooker being used and cooking rice in the rear hallway next to wastewater piping, a hanging soiled mop, and in a non-food preparation area. Must prepare foods in approved food prep areas only.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use duct tape as a means of repair for the front ice cream dispenser.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed rust and food encrusted table top can opener. Must clean and maintain after each use. ----observed excessive dust on the vent covers of the ice machine directly above the ice machine lid. Must clean and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: rear hallway food container labeling table in poor repair with raw chipping plasterboard wood. Must be replaced or repaired to be smooth and cleanable. ----wall mounted fire extinguisher at the dish area garbage can dirty with excessive food splatter. Must clean and maintain. ----noted peeling tape and wadded balls of tape on metal shelving throughout the rear dish and dry food storage area. Must remove.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: must not use duct tape as a floor drain cover at the front next to the ice cream dispenser. ----observed blackened, moldy wall caulking at the three-compartment and dish one compartment sinks. Must replace. ----must provide a smooth, cleanable ceiling above the rear ice machine.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: no proof of allergen training or certificates and expired certificates for the city of chicago certified food managers. Must provide allergen training/valid certificates.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violations from report #2382393 on 6-29-20 were not corrected. #16-:observed slight pink build-up inside ice machine. Must clean interior of ice machine and maintain. #49- observed front prep area handwash bowls (2) with food/dirt build-up around water handles. Must clean and maintain. #55-: rear floor at employees changing area not clean. Instructed manager must clean floor, elevate all stored items, at employees changing area and maintain. Priority foundation violation.

Source: chicago.gov