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Brown Bag Seafood Company

Restaurant

340 E Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60601

The Loop

Jul 28, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Fail

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Live roach infestation with approximately 11+ insects observed crawling throughout food prep areas and equipment.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Approximately 11 or more live roaches observed crawling in multiple locations including food prep areas, cooking counters, sinks, and equipment. Pest control service required by 7/28/26.
  • Extensive grease and food debris buildup on fryer cabinets, coolers, grill tables, prep tables, storage shelves, and equipment pipes throughout facility.
  • Walk-in cooler shelving units have rust that must be removed. Cracks and crevices throughout walls and counters need sealing; floor in main prep area requires grouting.
  • Heavy grease and food debris accumulation on walls in prep areas, walk-in cooler, and dish washing area. Excessive food splatter buildup on ceiling in prep area. Debris buildup in ventilation hood filters.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF APPX.11 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICES AND GAPS AT FRONT SERVICE COOKING COUNTER,ALONG LOWER WALL BASE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,UNDERSIDE OF WHEEL BASE OF LOW BOY,CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA,ON LOWER WALL AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ,IN BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER TOP UNDERSIDE OF CLEANING PRODUCT STORAGE AREA.MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/28/26.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

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Inspection History

Brown Bag Seafood Company has had 10 inspections in the last 5 years with a 80% pass rate. Last inspection was on Jul 30, 2026.

Jul 30, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Jul 28, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 22, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

16 violations