BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A BOWL BEING USED TO TRANSFER PORTIONS OF CHOPPED VEGETABLES FROM THE STORAGE CONTAINER TO SERVE CUSTOMERS IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES TO TRANSFER FOOD ITEMS FROM STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DRIED-UP FOOD RESIDUE AND SLIGHT FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN THEM.

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: I OBSERVED ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE UNITS FOR THE DRY GOODS AT THE REAR END OF THE FACILITY WITH FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: I OBSERVED SLIGHT CLUTTER IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS TO AVOID POTENTIAL HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: I OBSERVED SLIGHT CLUTTER IN THE EMPLOYEE LOCKER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS TO AVOID POTENTIAL HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

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.