Blue Sprout

Chicago Health Dept

2171 N MILWAUKEE AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2014.

6 inspections on record since 2012 · Last inspected Oct 2014.

Last inspected Oct 2014. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

OCT 2014

Inspection history

OCT 3

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND PLASTIC SHIPPING WRAPPING ON A SHELF INSIDE OF A REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN REFRIGERATION GASKETS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND WATER PUDDLED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT BEHIND HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

FOUND THE FAUCET TO BE LOOSE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

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

FOUND UNUSED ITEMS (COOLERS, DISHMACHINE, WASHING MACHINE, AND MORE) IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE SO AS TO HELP PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE AND TO MAINTAIN.

JAN 17

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AN MAINTAIN STORAGE AND PREP SHELVES WITH DUST BUILD-UP THROUGHOUT PREP.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

INSTRUCTED REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET NECK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MUST FIX SLOW DRAINING EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PREP AREA (1ST FLOOR).------------MUST REPLACE BROKEN BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE OR VACUUM BREAKER AT MOP SINK.

Minor Pest Activity

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

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED ITEMS STORED IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INSIDE OFFICE WITH PAPER AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BEHIND FRONT CARRYOUT/ORDER AREA.

APR 18

2013

PASS · 0 violations

APR 5

2013

FAIL 7 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

FOUND THE SIDE ENTRY DOOR TO THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT NOT RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1" MODE OF ENTRY.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM AND SIDES.ALSO,PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE MISSING A MAP LOCATOR TO IDENTIFY THE PEST CONTROL SERVICES PROVIDED FOR THIS FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED TO IDENTIFY FOOD STORED. A CONSUMARY ADVISORY POSTING IS NEEDED FOR PUBLIC VIEW.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST PROPERLY STORE,INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE KITCHEN UTENSILS,DISHWARE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE/REPAIR RUSTY SURFACES AT BOTTOM SHELVING OF FOOD PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.

Minor Sanitation

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

THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER,FAN COVERS INSIDE THE 1 DOOR COOLER IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIN HOODS/FILTERS OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR MONITORING FOOD TEMPERATURES.

JAN 19

2012

PASS · 0 violations

show all 6 inspections →

JAN 6

2012

FAIL 9 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

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON PREMISES,OR NOR A SERVICE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED,RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR(1/2" OF GAP).

Serious Plumbing & Waste

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, WASTE WATER BACKING-UP AT SINK.CONTACT A PLUMBER.SERIOUS VIOLATION, NO CITATION ISSUED-NOT OPERATING.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUSTY VENT COVER(FOR THE CONDENSATION UNIT) INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE,PROVIDE RECIPT UPON REINSPECTION.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILE UNDER AND NEAR THE ICE MACHINE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE CEILING WALL FOR ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE AND PREP SINKS IN BASEMENT AREA.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST CLEAN(GREEN MOLD) AND REPAINT WALL INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER(USE NON-TOXIC PAINT).SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

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

WASHROOM DOOR FOR STAFF MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED.

Minor Sanitation

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

PROVIDE VENTILATION FOR THE STAFF WASHROOM, IN BASEMENT AREA. PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.EXPOSED HAND SINK SLOWLY DRAINING, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR(1ST FLOOR) CLEAN ALL VENT COVER THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES(DUST BUILD-UP)

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN GARBAGE AREA(EXCESS DEBRIS AND FOOD ON GROUND),ALSO MUST KEEP REAR PATIO AREA CLEAN, OBSERVED DOG FECES.MUST KEEP BOTH AREA CLEAN MUST REMOVE THE UNUSED 6 BURNER STOVE AND FLAT GRILL FROM KITCHEN.

Public inspection records from Chicago Department of Public Health. Records current as of 2026-09-06. EatOrBeat reports records and does not rate restaurants. Source dataset →

Report an error on this page →