What is Brown Bag Seafood Co.'s health inspection score?

Brown Bag Seafood Co. has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Brown Bag Seafood Co. last inspected?

Brown Bag Seafood Co. was last inspected on March 13, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Brown Bag Seafood Co. have?

Brown Bag Seafood Co. has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Brown Bag Seafood Co. safe to eat at?

Brown Bag Seafood Co. has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Brown Bag Seafood Co.

Name: Brown Bag Seafood Co.
Address: 1 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 79

1 W DIVISION ST, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

Old Town

Ranked #204 of 354 in Old Town

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Mar 13, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1 W DIVISION ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

May

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov 2023

1 inspections

5 basic

Nov

Aug 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Mar

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Complaint2 License

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE ON THE SIDES OF COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT, SMALL DEBRIS IN THE CORNERS OF THE WALLS AND FLOOR IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA AS WELL AS IN THE DISH WASHING AREA UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE FRONT VENT AT THE FRONT OF THE ENTRANCE AND LIGHT BUILD UP OF DUST ON OTHER VENTS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT ON THE FLOOR OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT AND THE UPSTAIRS FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT FEEDING AND HARBORING.

Base deductions−6 pts

Nov 23

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
BOXES OF SINGLE-USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. ITEMS MUST BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CRATES USED AS ELEVATION FOR STORAGE ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO CLEAN AND MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND SHELVING IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON 2DOOR STAND UP COOLER ACROSS THE REGISTER. FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING CEILING PANELS ON ABOVE SINGLE USE DRY STORAGE CLOSET IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
LIGHTING WAS FOUND NOT SHIELDED OR PROTECTED IN THE BASEMENT MOP CLOSET. LIGHT BULBS SHALL BE SHIELDED, COATED, OR SHATTER-RESISTANT IN AREAS WHERE EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UNTENSILS, LINENS, OR UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NO CEILING PANELS ON CEILING OVER BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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