The Brown Sack

3581 W Belden Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: May 23, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, The Brown Sack has four inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The latest inspection on file is from May 23, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that The Brown Sack's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 23, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “food in original container, properly labeled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting The Brown Sack on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated in reach in freezer, must properly date food items in reach freezer.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rear storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), rach in cooler fan guards not clean, need detailed.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under heavy equipment, cooking equipment , not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Oct 30, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS INSIDE COOLERS,
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE SERVE ARTICLES MUST BE STORES WITH HANDLES FACING UP,
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD AT EXPOSED HAND SINK FRONT PREP AREA, BY COUNTER TABLE, AND EXPOSED HAND SINK,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FAUCET TO THREE COMPARTMENT, THATS IN POOR REPAIR, MAKING LOUD SOUNDS,
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Mar 14, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.All clean single service utensils must be stored with handles up.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT EXPOSED HANDSINK FRONT PREP AREA,RAW WOODEN SURFACES MUST BE SEALED USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS INSIDE 2 DOOR FOOD PREP COOLER,INTERIOR OF DIP WELL,SHELVING BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ELECTRIC BUFFET RANGE IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Jul 29, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Brown Sack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Brown Sack on file is from May 23, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Brown Sack?

Across the inspection record, “food in original container, properly labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Brown Sack.

Has The Brown Sack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Brown Sack have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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