Blue Frog
Last inspected: Dec 3, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Blue Frog, the earliest from 2013. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 3, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Blue Frog's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 3, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090”, which has been cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Dec 3, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 30, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1561975 DATED 8/14/2015 NOT CORRECTED #29)NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-090
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SURFACES OF KITCHEN COUNTERS, SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR IN BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUIL-UP ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREAS. ARTICLES TO BE STORED AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS. REMOVE ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR UNDER BOTTOM SHELVES.
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Aug 14, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1512338 DATED 11/26/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#38) NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED REMOVE FOODS FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE IN A CLEAN TIGHT FITTING CONTAINER WITH LIDS.
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Aug 7, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (SOUPS,CHICKEN, SALAD, DELI ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1512338 DATED 11/26/2014 NOT CORRECTED:-#32) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET AND LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER.38)NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BAR PREP AREA....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE PREP COOLER STORED IN TIN CANS. INSTRUCTED REMOVE FOODS FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE IN A CLEAN TIGHT FITTING CONTAINER WITH LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 26, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (TURKEY,SOUPS,SALAD,DELI MEATS ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND A CURRENT CITY FOOD CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR STORAGE/ PREP AREA WITH ICE BUILT UP.....ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET AND LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH COOKING STOVE AND DEEP FRYERS. ALSO NOTED CRACKED FLOOR TILES INSIDE BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A HOLE ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE AT THE REAR PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED DIRT AND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING ABOVE COOKING STOVE AT REAR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE BAR PREP AREA.ALSO NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR AND INSIDE THE BATHROOM FOR BOTH CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN....NOTED NO HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HAND WASH SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: NOTED A PINKISH, GRAYISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ON TO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE UNTIL MACHINE IS CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE ICE AND STARTED CLEANING THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SOUPS,CHICKEN,HAMBURGER,PASTA ETC). INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AND A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS AT THE REAR STORAGE/ PREP AREA WITH ICE BUILT UP.....ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET AND LID OF THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER ON SHELVES AND THROUGHOUT THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLE AND ALSO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO FOR BETTER PEST MONITORING.
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Jan 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOAM CUPS USED AS A FOOD SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOP.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH OR SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES AND COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENT FAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTE DTO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Blue Frog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Blue Frog on file is from Dec 3, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Blue Frog?
Across the inspection record, “previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Blue Frog.
Has Blue Frog's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Blue Frog have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Blue Frog means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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