Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22
Last inspected: Jun 28, 2017
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Going back to 2010, Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22 has 13 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jun 28, 2017. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 28, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22 trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspection History
Jun 28, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE FOOD PROTECTION, FOUND SLIMY DARK SURFACES INSIDE ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE PROPERLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) ICE WAS REMOVED AND MACHINE IN PROCESS OF BEING CLEANED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CRACKS NOTED KITCHEN WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Aug 23, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN HAS BEEN ATTACHED TO THE WALL WITH FOAM INSULATION THAT HAS LARGE POCKETS OF FOAM HANGING OVER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CUT THE FOAM OFF OF THE SINK AND APPLY NON FOAMING CAULK OR SEALER TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING CHILLED OR PRPEPARED IN PREP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED; GASKETS ARE TORN AND THE INTERIOR PANEL IS BEHING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE DOOR AND GASKET COMPONENTS AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND MEAT SLICER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
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Aug 17, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL NOT MAINTAINED ON PREMISES: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES IN THE KITCHEN, APPROXIMATELY 20 ACTIVE FRUIT FLIES AT THE BAR AND APPROXIMATELY 10 FRUIT FLIES IN LIQUOR STORAGE. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE PREP SINK IN THE KITCHEN HAS BEEN ATTACHED TO THE WALL WITH FOAM INSULATION THAT HAS LARGE POCKETS OF FOAM HANGING OVER THE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CUT THE FOAM OFF OF THE SINK AND APPLY NON FOAMING CAULK OR SEALER TO PREVENT PHYSICAL CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING CHILLED OR PRPEPARED IN PREP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR DOOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FREEZER MUST BE REPLACED; GASKETS ARE TORN AND THE INTERIOR PANEL IS BEHING HELD TOGETHER BY DUCT TAPE. MUST REPLACE DOOR AND GASKET COMPONENTS AND MAINTAIN TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND MEAT SLICER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS AND PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR AND IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GRIME, LIQUID BUILDUP AND SPLATTER TO PREVENT FRUIT FLY HARBORAGE AREAS.
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Oct 2, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN A BUCKET IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
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Apr 14, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKET AND LID.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS AT THE BAR COOLERS WITH LARGE OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA OVER THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH ONLY 2 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS AT AL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKING UNDER EACH END BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Apr 9, 2014
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AND TO REPLACE ANY SOILED WATER HOSES INSIDE OF THE MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GASKET AND LID OF CHEST FREEZER IN THE PREP AREA IN DISREPAIR AND UNABLE TO CLOSE PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKET AND LID.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEBOARDS AT THE BAR COOLERS WITH LARGE OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOP OF THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA BETWEEN THE HOOD AND THE ANSUL SYSTEM WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA OVER THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH ONLY 2 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS AT AL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKING UNDER EACH END BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
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Mar 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 20, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OBSERVED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED HOT WATER AT 100F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE WATER TEMPERATURE DROP TO 64F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ADEQUATELY WASH DISHES AND UTENSILS. SUPERVISOR NOTIFIED OF CRITICAL VIOLATION. PREMISES ORDERED CLOSED BY CDPH DUE TO CRITICAL VIOLATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (SOUP AT 170.2F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR PASTA SALAD. MUST USE A PROPER UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING PASTA SALAD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR EXPOSED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA.
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Sep 2, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/26/11
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Aug 26, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) PEST ACTIVITY NOTED ON PREMISES. FOUND AROUND 12-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES HOVERING AROUND THE FRONT BASE OF GREASE TRAP AT 3-COMP. SINK; 19-ON WALLS & CEILING ABOVE THE BAR AREA; 12-HOVERING UNDER THE BEER TAPS' COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SOURCE & CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ANY BARE/RAW WOODEN SHELVES OR POSTS AT BAR AREA MUST BE SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ALL STOCK/SUPPLIES MUST BE ELEVATED OFF THE FLOOR THRU-OUT PREMISES, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ALL WALLS AFFECTED BY PEST MUST BE CLEANED/SANITIZED; DUSTY CEILING AROUND VENTS, FILTER & OTHER HOOD ATTACHMENTS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. MISSING BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMP. SINK MUST BE REPLACED. WALL SECTIONS UNDER 3-COMP. SINK & GRILL AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN MOST COOLERS-MUST PROVIDE. All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Mar 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 4, 2010
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP REACH-IN COOLERS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF GROUTING AT DISH AREA. FLOOOR TILES AT BAR AREA MUST BE REPLACED WHERE MISSING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. HOLES IN WALLS IN PREP AND AT BAR AREA IN NEED OF SEALING. CEILING TILES NEEDED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL. OPENING IN WALL AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM IN NEED OF COVERING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3-COMPARTMENT AND HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM MUST BE ANCHORED. BACKFLOW NEEDED AT ICE MACHINE. HOT WATER NEEDED AT FRONT BAR SINKS.
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Mar 2, 2010
Task Force Not Ready
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22 on file is from Jun 28, 2017. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22.
Has Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Blue Frog Bar & Grill — Local 22 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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