BROWN BAG SEAFOOD CO. Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THAT THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IS NOT SANITIZING DISHES. THE MACHINE WAS FOUND AT 0 PPM CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A CAT IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE CAT FROM BASEMENT AND REMOVE ALL ITEMS OF THE CAT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CURTAINS HANGING LEADING TO THE WASHROOMS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

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: OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEAN CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. THE OBSERVED FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE THE FLOOR OF WASK INTO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION 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: OBSERVED FLOOR IN FRONT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP WITH LOOSE AND MISSING FLOOR TILES. TILES NEED TO BE REPLACED, AND THE FLOOR NEEDS TO BE RESTORED TO A SMOOTH, EASILY CLEAN CONDITION AND MAINTAINED. THE OBSERVED FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. RESTORE THE FLOOR OF WASK INTO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE CONDITION 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.