BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

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.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

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.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

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.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

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.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

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.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

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.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

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.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

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.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.