DEC 3
2015
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BLUE FROG.
BEAT. 34/100
676 N LA SALLE DR · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 3, 2015 · passed
Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 1 critical violation on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
7
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
26
includes 1 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Jan 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 302015FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 30
2015
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
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
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN SURFACES OF KITCHEN COUNTERS, SHELVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN AND REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR IN BAR AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE BUIL-UP ON WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
AUG 142015FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 14
2015
FAILED
2 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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.
AUG 72015FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2015
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
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
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED SLIGHT SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE BAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 262014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
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
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
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 122014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 12
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
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).
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
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.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
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.
JAN 292013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 29
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
FOAM CUPS USED AS A FOOD SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER SCOOP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
UNFINISHED WOODEN SHELF ABOVE PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO FINISH OR SEAL.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SHELVES AND COOLER INTERIOR NOT CLEAN, DIRT AND GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENT FAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING, INSTRUCTE DTO REPAIR.
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