Hugo's Frog Bar
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 23 inspections at Hugo's Frog Bar, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 4, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 10 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 4, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEAR SUSHI RICE PREP AREA WITH A MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 82 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAFF UTILIZING VINEGAR AS AN ADDITIVE FOR SUSHI RICE WITHOUT LETTER FROM A CERTIFIED LAB VERIFYING THE pH OF THE SUSHI RICE OR ADEQUATE pH METER ON-SITE CAPABLE OF ACCURATELY DETERMINING pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN LETTER STATING pH of SUSHI FROM CERTIFIED LAB OR OBTAIN ADEQUATE pH METER AND STAFF TRAINING TO ACCURATELY DETERMINE pH OF SUSHI RICE AFTER MODIFICATION AND MAINTAIN. MANAGER DISCARDED 5 POUNDS SUSHI RICE ($5) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DRAIN STOPPERS IN DOWNSTAIRS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 3, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AND BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 27, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX.50 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AND BAR AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 4, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 28, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER RELEASED FROM (IN USE) HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AS WELL AS 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OVERFLOWING FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND POOLING EXCESSIVELY ONTO REAR PREPS/DISHMACHINE AREA THROUGHOUT DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO PROPERLY OPERATING SYSTEM. AS REQUIRED BY CODE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). CITATION ISSUED.
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No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER GRAB CUT LEMON WEDGE WITH BARE HAND FROM CONTAINER AND PLACE IT ON PLATE PREPARED FOR DELIVERY TO CUSTOMER TABLE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES TO USE UTENSILS OR BARRIERS SUCH AS GLOVES WHEN HANDLING READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD-HELD TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION; 3 LBS OF SALMON @ 48.0F, 2.5 LBS OF CEVICHE @ 58.2F, 4LBS TUNA @55.9F, 3 LBS SLICED AVOCADO @62.5F, 5 LBS OF CALAMARI FRITO BAGS @59.0F, 3.5 LBS OF COOKED SPINACH @ 76.4F. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE OF COLD HOLD UNITS ON THE COOK LINE, SALAD PREP AREA TABLES, AND MAIN COOK LINE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD-HELD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DURING THIS TIME. TOTAL AMOUNT DISCARDED WAS $150. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED SUSHI RICE WITH NO LAB TEST OR PH METER FOR RICE ACIDITY.INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. AS REQUIRED BY CODE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 SMALL AND LARGE BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE DISHWASHING AREA, FIRST AND SECOND-FLOOR PREP AREAS, DRY STORAGE AND DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DOOR LEADING TO RECEPTACLE AREA NOT TIGHT FITTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS PRE-SET ON TABLES WITHOUT COVERINGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS OR EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED MATS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL WASTE DEBRIS FROM MATS, CLEAN, SANITIZE FLOOR, AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: wiping cloth sanitizer bucket stored on prep tables, instructed to keep away.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: clean utensils shelves at dish washing area not clean, debris noted, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Jun 7, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to provide.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Missing a light shield at kitchen ceiling light fixture. Instructed to install.
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Sep 9, 2021
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN THE 1-DOOR "SIDE SALAD" COOLER NEAR THE PANTRY PREP LINE AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. CUT TOMATOES, SHRIMP, TUNA, AND COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 49 F TO 52 F IN THE 1-DOOR "SIDE SALAD" COOLER. FOUND A LARGE TUB OF COCKTAIL SAUCE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AT 63 F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF 1-DOOR "SIDE SALAD" COOLER NEAR THE REAR PANTRY PREP LINE TO BE IMPROPER AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. BY END OF INSPECTION, COOLER NOW MAINTAINING PROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN INCOMPLETE CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE USED FOR GLASS CLEANING. MUST REPAIR TILES AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND MULTIPLE BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN THE FIRST FLOOR VENTILATION HOODS AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST REPLACE BULBS AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Oct 5, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN PLACE.
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Oct 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required records available: shellstock tags, parasite destruction
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE THE DATE ON ALL SHELLFISH TAGS, WHEN THE LAST SHELLSTOCK FROM THE CONTAINER IS SOLD OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: - MUST INSTALL HANDWASH SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE 2ND FL DISHWASH AREA. MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE HOT APPETIZER/DESERT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BAFFLE CURTAINS MISSING ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FL CONVEYOR DISH MACHINES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE 1ST FLOOR LARGE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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74
Dec 10, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14- OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT: -SHARED CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM AT HUGO SITE ON 1ST FLOOR -HAND SINK AT PREP STATION ADJACENT TO DISH MACHINE ON 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND SIGNAGE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12- OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, HOLDING BROWN AND WHITE SUBSTANCES, IN KITCHEN PREP AREA ON 2ND FLOOR WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS HOLDING FOOD OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINER/PACKAGING. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-904.13- OBSERVED PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES THROUGHOUT DINNING ROOM AREA NOT PROTECTED. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PRE SET CUTLERY AND GLASS WARE STORED UPRIGHT ON TABLES MUST BE PROTECTED DURING STORAGE FROM CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SAID ITEMS ON TABLES INVERTED OR UPSIDE DOWN TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15- OBSERVED BEVERAGE COUNTER DRAINAGE TUBE AT MAIN BAR, ON 1ST FLOOR, STORED INSIDE ICE BIN USED FOR CONSUMABLE ICE. AT TIME OF INSPECTION NO ICE NOTED IN SAID ICE BIN. INFORMED MANAGER THAT DRAINAGE TUBE MUST BE RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED TO PLUMBING DRAIN UNDERNEATH ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE DIRECTED/CONVEYED DRAINAGE TUBE TO PLUMBING DRAIN. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 22, 2018
Suspected Food Poisoning
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDES OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAIN BOARDS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW FLOOR TILES GROUT AT 1ST DISHMACHINE AREA AND AT 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PANTRY REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
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Apr 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP NOTED AT THE LOW BOY PREP COOLER AT HOT APPETIZER STATION, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN INSIDE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 3, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN SHELVES AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING CEILING TILE PAPER AT DISHMACHINE ROOM ALSO OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PANTRY PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE ALL DAMAGED/PEELING CEILING TILES AND CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PANTY AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER MISSING INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER ALONG COOKLINE. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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86
May 22, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED AT DESIGNATED EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK BEHIND 2ND FLOOR BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE EXCESS WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISH MACHINE ON 2ND FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT PANEL COVER AT CEILING IN 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTILATION IN MEN'S EMPLOYEE WASHROOM 2ND FLOOR NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR.
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Aug 11, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR DUMPSTER ROOM DOOR WITH MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCET BASES AND PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Jul 31, 2014
Routine
8 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: OBSERVED 6 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER IN THE PANTRY/DESSERT PREP AREA, 2 FLYING AROUND IN THE SAME AREA AND 15-20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE DUMPSTER ROOM THAT IS ADJACENT TO THE PREP AREAS WITH THE DOOR TO THE DUMPSTER ROOM OFF OF THE HINGES ALLOWING THE FRUIT FLIES TO ENTER THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. ALSO OBSERVED 1/4-1 INCH OPENINGS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT REVOLVING DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY, REPAIR THE DUMPSTER DOOR AND REMOVE OPENINGS AT THE FRONT REVOLVING DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE IN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR UNDER THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING WITH ACCUMULATED DUST OR MOLD: CEILING VENTS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM, HOOD VENTS IN PANTRY/DESSERT AREA AND WALL NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BETWEEN FLOOR TILES NEAR DUMPSTER ROOM DOOR WITH MISSING GROUT. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULB IN THE WALK IN COOLER, AND BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND INSIDE OF THE 2ND FLOOR MEAT WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SHIELDS IN GOOD CONDITION AND ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK'S FAUCET BASES AND PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WATER LINE TO THE LARGE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER HEAD LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Aug 5, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER FOOD TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 5 POUNDS ESCARGOT AT 53.4F, 8 POUNDS EGG CUSTARD 52.1F, 3 POUNDS CRAB CAKE SAUCE AT 50.5F, 3POUNDS SHRIMP AT 52.1F, 5 POUNDS CRAWLFISH AT 50.6F, AND 5 POUNDS LOBSTER AT 51.0F. DISPOSED OF APPROXIMATELY 29 POUNDS OF FOOD. VALUE AT $100.00. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO MAINTAIN FOOD INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT 40.OF OR BELOW.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN UNDER DISHWASHING AREAS.
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Dec 6, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BTWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: GREASE BUILD-UP ON PIPE AT VENTILATION HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: STANDING WATER ALONG WALL BASE, MISSING GROUT BETWEEN KITCHEN FLOOR TILES AND GREASY SURFACES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO GROUT AND MINIMIZE STANDING WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDENSATION ON WALK-IN COOLER PIPES WHERE INSULATION IS MISSING, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE PIPES TO PREVENT CONDENSATION.
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Nov 9, 2011
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RINSE GAUGE OF DISHMACHINE IS NOT WORKING-MUST REPLACE. ALL ICE BINS AT THE BARS MUST HAVE LIDS. RUSTY SHELVES AT WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE RE-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: POOR FLOOR GROUTING AT COOK'S LINE & DISHROOM MUST BE REPLACED. FLOOR DRAIN AT BAR (2nd FLOOR) NEED CLEANING. ALL FLOORS MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. 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: WALL COVINGS MISSING BY COFFEE STATION, AT THE GARBAGE ROOM (RIGHT WALL)-MUST BE REPLACED. SOME CEILING TILES IN THE DISHROOM & KITCHEN AREA MUST BE CLEANED/REPLACED-DUE TO DUST OR FOOD STAINS. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING PLUMBING ISSUES MUST BE ADDRESSED: FAUCET LEAK AT WASHERS OF HANDSINKS IN KITCHEN & BAR SINKS. 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.
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Apr 22, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. ALL LIGHTS IN NEED OF SHEILDING TO ELIMINATE POSSIBILITY OF BROKEN GLASS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: 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. ALL COOLERS IN NEED OF THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jan 27, 2010
Routine
5 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN, DISCOLORED, WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. ICE MACHINE(S) AT 2ND FLOOR IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD-UP. MUST 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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CEILING AREA IN SERVICE BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. LEAK AT HANDSINK IN SERVICE BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hugo's Frog Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hugo's Frog Bar on file is from Nov 4, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hugo's Frog Bar?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Hugo's Frog Bar.
Has Hugo's Frog Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Hugo's Frog Bar have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hugo's Frog Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hugo's Frog Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hugo's Frog Bar is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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