Blue Frog Thai
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-08-21 Pass Canvass 7 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR/LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN COUNTER TOP, STORAGE SHELVING AND EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMP SINK IS LOOSE AND LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST AND DEBRIS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE KITCHEN. NOTED FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND CORNERS (1st FLOOR AND BASEMENT).
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
2024-11-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 4 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND PIPE IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESS BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2024-10-31 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT REAR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED 3 LBS CHICKEN AT 61.2F, 5 LBS SHRIMP AT 60.7F, 5 LBS BEAN SPROUTS AT 57.3F, AND 5 LBS RAW EGGS AT 61.4F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS COLD-HO...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT UNDERNEATH THE STAIRWELL. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL SPECIALIST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLA...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 OBSERVED A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND PIPE IN THE REAR OF THE BASEMENT WITH A LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESS BUILD-UP OF DIRT AND GREASE ON VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS, ON FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2023-11-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 9 ▾
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, MISSING OUTLET COVERS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP ON WALL VENTS AND LIGHT SHEILD,GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2023-10-24 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 10 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FRONT BEVERAGE AREA AND NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA, 20 RAT DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERM...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING IN PREP AND BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE MILK CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOOSE FLOOR TILES, MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, MISSING OUTLET COVERS ON WALLS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILUDP ON WALL VENTS AND LIGHT SHEILD,GREASE BUILDUP AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
2021-11-19 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE 2 DOOR COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE DEEP FREEZERS IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND DEFROST. OBSERVED THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP STATION DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE PIPING ATTACHED TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY AND GREASY, ALSO NOTED THE LIGHT SHIELDS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS AND/OR HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2019-04-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010, NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BAGS OF SPICES BULK ITEM NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN/GREASE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ASO CLEAN INTERIOR OF COOLERS, AND MICROWAVE FIRST FLOOR, AND DEFROST AND CLEAN BASEMENT FREEZERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME CLUTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN BASEMENT, REAR PREP AREA UNDER WOKS, AND EQUIPMENT, AND IN THE EMPLOYEES RESTROOM.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2018-05-24 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 5 ▾
HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.
Observed no hand washing by the only employee after the following actions: taking out trash, handling money, washing dishes, packaging ready-to-eat foods, handling raw meat. Facility was informed that employees who handle food shall wash their hands ...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
Observed a bucket of soy sauce being stored on shelf in prep area with a foul odor, packing on sauce says that it must be stored in a refrigerator. Facility removed item from the area. All food should be properly protected from contamination during s...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed encrusted and excessive food debris on the floors in the following areas: dining area, under the fryers, under the hood equipment, under the shelves in the center of the prep, the dish washing area, along all wall bases in prep area, under a...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed encrusted and excessive dust/food debris the following equipment in the prep area: in and on the fryers, inside/outside of ventilation hood, all faces of the grills, on the shelving, in the rice cooker, in the wok station, cooking pots, wall...
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Observed excess litter and unnecessary articles in the following areas: prep tables, shelves under prep tables, dish washing area, front service counter, inside basement mop sink, on top of basement shelves, behind cooking equipment, throughout basem...
2017-02-01 Pass License 2 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AT THE CENTER DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
PAINT THE UNFINISHED DRYWALL WALLS AND CEILING IN THE BASEMENT.
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