Food Safety Report: Brown Bag Seafood Co., 3400 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL, USA.

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

Report date: Sep 6, 2023
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: we observed tsc food at improper temperature, stored inside the prep cooler across from cooking equipment: 4lb of lobsters at temp of 48. 6f to 49. 7f; 12 of coleslaws at temp of 46f; 1 pan of cut lettuce at temp of 45. 9f to 47. 6f. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Food discarded and denatured. Pounds 18, value $78 priority violation:7-38-005,citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: a bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: some cutting boards in the kitchen with dark stains and deep cuts, must refinish or replace said cutting boards

50. Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
- comments: found improper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks at front prep area at 77. 4f to 84. 7, hot water temperature at hand washing sink in rear prep/dishwashing area at 88. 3f, hot water temperature at both 3-compartment sink at 89. 3f to 90f. The hot water temperature at the hand sink in the north bathroom was 88. 5f instructed manager proper hot water temperature at hand washing sinks must be at a minimum of 100. 0f or higher through a mixing valve or combination faucet. The hot water temperature at the 3-compartment sink must be at least 110. 0f properly to wash, rinse, and sanitize utensils and equipment. Plumber called priority violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. On 9-7-23, on site to finish report and citation. Plumber on site. Unable to resolve issue

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: repair cold water handle at handwashing sink in south bathroom. Cold water maintains temp of 85. 8f to 87. 9f. Must remove a metal restraint plate inside the floor drain under the compartment sink and temp dish machine due to drain water being unable to drain properly and spill onto floor. Repair issue.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: debris behind the high temp dishmachine. Clean and maintain

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: broken caulking with black slime substance behind three-compartment sink in dishroom. Repair issue. Surface must be smooth cleanable, and non-absorbent material

Source: chicago.gov