Blue Frog Bar & Grill

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MEAT SLICER NOT CLEANED PROPERLY, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED BEHIND BLADE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CRACKS NOTED KITCHEN WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

FOOD HANDLER WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 O...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND MEAT SLICER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

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 M...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 O...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR WASHBOWL SINKS INSIDE THE MEN'S AND WOMEN'S WASHROOMS TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN LOWER COMPARTMENT OF FRYERS AND MEAT SLICER IN THE KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP--MAINTAIN.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WOMENS AND MENS RESTROOM NOT FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING LEAKING UNDER THE MIDDLE BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED A WET MOP STORED IN A BUCKET IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS HANGING OR INVERTED.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS AT THE BAR COOLERS WITH LARGE OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA OVER THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKING UNDER EACH END BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

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)

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOK LINE IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS AT THE BAR COOLERS WITH LARGE OPENINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN BASEBOARDS.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE PREP AREA OVER THE ICE MACHINE WITH NO LIGHT BULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE PLUMBING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA LEAKING UNDER EACH END BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

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.

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

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...

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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 WHI...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED A STYROFOAM CUP USED AS A SCOOP FOR PASTA SALAD. MUST USE A PROPER UTENSIL FOR SCOOPING PASTA SALAD.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILE AROUND THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR EXPOSED LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE PREP AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/26/11

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

(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 S...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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 repai...

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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 C...

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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 un...

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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 co...