Brown Bag Seafood Co.

150 N Riverside Plz, Chicago, IL 60606

Seafood

Last inspected: Apr 10, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Brown Bag Seafood Co. appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 10, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “personal cleanliness” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Brown Bag Seafood Co.'s latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Food handler with long hair not restraints, Instructed to wear proper hair restraints.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Employees personal clothing stored on food containers shelf. Instructed to store away.

Jan 31, 2024

Routine

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Cooks with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector notes: Bulk food containers not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: Fly trap placed on clean utensils rack, instructed to keep away.

Mar 9, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE BOTTOM OF THE TWO-DOOR REACH-IN THE FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Mar 30, 2022

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LOCATED IN PREP COOLERS ON HOT LINE AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. FOUND FISH CURRY AT 49F AND KIMCHI AT 46F. MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS AT APPROX 2LB WITH A $50 COST. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Proper hot holding temperatures

Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT FOODS ON STEAM TABLE AT MAIN PREPLINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN 125F. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005. DISPOSED 1 POUND TCS FOODS. VALUE 40 DOLLARS. MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOOD AT 135F OR ABOVE.

Approved thawing methods used

Inspector notes: FOUND VACCUM PACKAGED TUNA THAWED IN PREP COOLER ON HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE TUNA BEFORE THAWING PER PACKAGE INSTRUCTIONS.

Mar 13, 2019

License

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT (GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS, SANITIZER) ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE WHEN RETURNING TO WORK FROM RESTROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown Bag Seafood Co. last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown Bag Seafood Co. on file is from Apr 10, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brown Bag Seafood Co.?

Across the inspection record, “personal cleanliness” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brown Bag Seafood Co..

Has Brown Bag Seafood Co.'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Brown Bag Seafood Co. have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Brown Bag Seafood Co. means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Brown Bag Seafood Co. inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Brown Bag Seafood Co. is inspected roughly once per year on average.

Nearby Restaurants

Porter Kitchen and Deck

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Porter Kitchen and Deck

150 N Riverside Plz

Score: 100 — Low Risk

Explore More

→ All locations in Chicago → Seafood restaurants in Chicago