JUN 28
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BLUE FROG BAR & GRILL.
BEAT. 43/100
22 E HUBBARD ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 28, 2017 · passed with conditions
Failed 6 of 13 inspections. 3 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 6 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
AUG 232016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 23
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
AUG 172016FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 17
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
OCT 22015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OCT 2
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
APR 142014PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
APR 14
2014
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
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.
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APR 92014FAILED11 violationsDETAILS
APR 9
2014
FAILED
11 violationsDETAILS
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.
MAR 202013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 20
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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.
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.
SEP 22011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 2
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/26/11
AUG 262011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 26
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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 CLEAN. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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 42010FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 4
2010
FAILED
4 violationsDETAILS
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 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.
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