BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. in Greenwich Village
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Jan 2, 2025
📍 218 THOMPSON STREET, Manhattan, NY 10012 ·
🍽️ Italian
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🚇 Houston Street, Christopher Street, West 4th Street
Overview
Brown Bag Sandwich Co. in Greenwich Village holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH with a score of 8 points. However, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2023, despite receiving Grade A on 2 of its 7 inspections over that period.
7
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
2
Grade A Inspections
BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. in Greenwich Village: Emergency Closures (2)
BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. in Greenwich Village: Full Inspection History (7 records)
GRADE A
Jan 2, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 8
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination du...
GRADE P
Dec 7, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 2
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Violations:
10F
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained o...
🚫 CLOSURE
Dec 3, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 55
HACCP plan not approved or approved HACCP plan not maintained on premises.
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain Time/Temperature Control for Safety Foods (TCS) at required temperatures
GRADE A
May 4, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Re-inspection
Score: 9
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Apr 24, 2023
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 36
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy�...
Apr 24, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
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BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. in Greenwich Village: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. last inspected?
- BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. was last inspected on January 2, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 8 points.
- What is BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO.'s current health grade?
- BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. been closed by NYC Health?
- BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. had?
- BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. has 7 health inspections on record from April 2023 through January 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 2 occasions.
- What was the worst inspection score at BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO.?
- The worst inspection score recorded at BROWN BAG SANDWICH CO. was 55 points on December 3, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.