Brown Bag

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Brown Bag has three inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Food Service Establishment Inspection

3 minor violations.

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Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Build-up on the exterior of equipment throughout the establishment -- coolers, hood, backsplash, etc. Build-up inside of salad cooler.

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1. Build-up throughout establishment on floors, around and under equipment/cooler, etc. Note that there has been visible improvement around the grill stations.

1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1

Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Amber pans observed wet nesting. Discussed with PIC.

1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1

Nov 21, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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Proper use of reporting, restriction & exclusion

Inspector notes: No "No Smoking" signage on all entry doors.

Compliance with TN Non-Smoker Protection Act

Inspector notes: No smoking sigange missing from entry doors.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage and display

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1. Raw, shelled eggs stored next to/over ready to eat foods in back reach-in storage cooler--no contamination observed at time of inspection.

1200-23-01-.03(3)(b)1

Utensils, equipment and linens; properly stored, dried, handled

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1. Large spoon stored in hand basin in front service area.

1200-23-01-.04(9)(c)1

Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(1) Handles to utensils melted, poor repair. Some cutting boards scored, deeply grooved.

1200-23-01-.04(1)

Nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii) Heavy build-up of carbon and grease on grill and in grill area. Hood over grill area has soot/carbon build-up and oil drips on sides. Build-up on inside of storage coolers, shelving in walk-in cooler. Build-up on outside of equipment.

1200-23-01-.04(6)(a)1.(iii)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1. Observed a build-up of grease and dried food debris on walls and floors of facility. Dust/mold growth on fan covers, walls of walk-in cooler. Increase cleaning frequency and monitor closely.

1200-23-01-.06(5)(b)1

Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 1200-23-01-.06(3)(e) Employee items stored on counters, shelving over ready-to-eat foods and equipment.

1200-23-01-.06(3)(e)

Oct 29, 2025

Food Service Establishment Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Brown Bag last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Brown Bag on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Brown Bag?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Brown Bag.

Has Brown Bag's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

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