BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED TSC FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT: 4LB OF LOBSTERS AT TEMP OF 48.6F TO 49.7F; 12 OF COLESLAWS AT TEMP OF 46F; 1 PAN OF CUT LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 45.9F TO 47.6F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 18, VALUE $78 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: SOME CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP CUTS, MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: FOUND IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS AT FRONT PREP AREA AT 77.4F TO 84.7, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AT 88.3F, HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT BOTH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT 89.3F TO 90F. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE NORTH BATHROOM WAS 88.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. THE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE AT LEAST 110.0F PROPERLY TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. PLUMBER CALLED PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. ON 9-7-23, ON SITE TO FINISH REPORT AND CITATION. PLUMBER ON SITE.UNABLE TO RESOLVE ISSUE

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SOUTH BATHROOM. COLD WATER MAINTAINS TEMP OF 85.8F TO 87.9F. MUST REMOVE A METAL RESTRAINT PLATE INSIDE THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE COMPARTMENT SINK AND TEMP DISH MACHINE DUE TO DRAIN WATER BEING UNABLE TO DRAIN PROPERLY AND SPILL ONTO FLOOR.REPAIR ISSUE.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: DEBRIS BEHIND THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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: DEBRIS BEHIND THE HIGH TEMP DISHMACHINE. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

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.