BLUE FROG BAR & GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

22 E HUBBARD ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2017.

13 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jun 2017.

Last inspected Jun 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2017

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 28

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRACKS NOTED KITCHEN WALL, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Facility Condition

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

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

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN ALL RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

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

AUG 23

2016

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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 OF FOODS BEING CHILLED OR PRPEPARED IN PREP SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

AUG 17

2016

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

OCT 2

2015

PASS 4 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

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

APR 14

2014

PASS 8 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

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APR 9

2014

FAIL 11 violations

Serious Sanitation

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)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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.

MAR 21

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 20

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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 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.

Serious Documentation & Training

* 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 WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

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.

SEP 2

2011

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/26/11

AUG 26

2011

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 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.

Minor Sanitation

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 repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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 CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Minor Other

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 units.

MAR 12

2010

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 4

2010

FAIL 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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 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.

MAR 2

2010

FAIL 0 violations

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