Blue Frog Thai

Chicago Health Dept

2951 S ARCHER AVE · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

10 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Aug 2026.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 12

2026

PASS 10 violations

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

INTERIOR OF STORAGE CABINETS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DARK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALL TABLETOPS AND SHELVES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

ALL SINKS AND OTHER FIXTURES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN NEED OF REMOVAL. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN NEED OF REGROUTING AND TILES REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MECHCANICAL VENTILATION UNIT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

AUG 21

2025

PASS 7 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR/LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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).

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

NOV 7

2024

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 31

2024

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

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-HOLDING FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

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 VIOLATION 7-38-020(A)

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 2

2023

PASS 9 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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OCT 24

2023

FAIL 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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 EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Pest Activity

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NOV 19

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FIXTURES. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS AND/OR HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

APR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Other

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.

Minor Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME CLUTER IN THE BASEMENT AND REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES FOR THE TWO EMPLOYEES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

MAY 24

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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 as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. Critical Violation # 7-38-010(A)(B)

Serious Food Storage & Handling

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 storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. Serious Violation # 7-38-005 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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 and behind all refrigerators, under the rice cooker. Must detail clean all affected areas, and maintain. Observed cardboard being used at floor mats, must remove.

Minor Sanitation

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, walls behind cooking equipment, walls behind refrigerators, walls behind three compartment sink on the prep tables. Observed excess dirt/debris throughout entire basement. Must remove debris, clean sanitize, and maintain.

Minor Sanitation

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 basement floor (unused equipment), on prep tables in basement. Must remove all excess litter and unnecessary articles, organize, and maintain all areas.

FEB 1

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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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