Brown Bag Seafood Company

July 22, 2026 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.
code 10Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF APPX.35 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CREVICES AND GAPS AT FRONT SERVICE COOKING COUNTER,ALONG WALL BEHIND 1- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON LOWER WALL AT PIPES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND LOWER WALL OF PIPES OF DISH MACHINE,ON FLOOR MIXED IN WITH DEBRIS OF DRY FOOD STORAGE WALL CLOSET,IN BETWEEN WALL AND COUNTER TOP UNDERSIDE OF CLEANING PRODUCT STORAGE AREA.MUST HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/22/26.(PRIROITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE IN PROPER MANNER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION AT SMALL SERVICE COUNTER.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN,PITTED AND DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR. • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE GAUGE COCK NOT DISPLAYING FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, WHEEL BASES,USED AND UNUSED COOLERS,GRILL TABLE,DISH RACKS,STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS,COUNTER TOP UNDERNEATH SODA MACHINE,ROLLING CARTS IN WALK IN COOLER AND SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA,GARBAGE CANS,PIPES OF ALL EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR NON WORKING 1- COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT MAIN PREP AREA TO BE IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT WALLS AND COUNTERS WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING MOPS INK CLOSET AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN MAIN PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. • MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS,WALK IN COOLER,DISH WASHING AREA AND WHERE NEEDED. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,WALK IN COOLER, DISH WASHING AREA,WALL STORAGE CLOSETS,FLOOR GRATES IN DINING AREA ALONG WINDOWS.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AT FILTERS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 9, 2025: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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