Pass

Blue Frog Thai

2951 S Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60608

Restaurant ZIP 60608 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Aug 12, 2026

Blue Frog Thai was last inspected on August 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 10 violations.

Latest inspection

August 12, 2026 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

10 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Interior of storage cabinets in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: Cutting boards in need of cleaning to remove all dark build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: All tabletops and shelves in need of detail cleaning to remove all dust and grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

    Inspector’s note: All sinks and other fixtures in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 47)

    Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food spills. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

    Inspector’s note: Toilet room in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter in need of removal. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Floors in need of regrouting and tiles replaced. Instructed to correct and maintain

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Mechcanical ventilation unit in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    7 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the deep freezer door/lid in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water knob at the 3 comp sink is loose and leaks at the base of the faucets. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the self closing device on the washroom door not working properly. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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).

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation in the washroom not working. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the hood and filters above the cooking equipment to remove debris.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.11 observed grease buildup inside venitlation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 4-204.11 observed grease buildup inside venitlation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    8 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under front hand washing sink in beverage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in basement, prep and beverage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside venitlation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training for certifed manager. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables in prep area. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under front hand washing sink in beverage area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment in basement, prep and beverage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup inside venitlation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen training for certifed manager. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical5 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the 2 door cooler door in poor repair. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed leak at the 3 compartment sink fixtures. Must repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the piping attached to the cooking equipment dirty and greasy, also noted the light shields dirty. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean and maintain the filters and/or hood over the cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  7. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  8. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy on premises at this time, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on premises at this time. Priority foundation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bags of spices bulk item not properly labeled in rear prep area, instructed to properly label with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed some cluter in the basement and rear prep area, instructed to organize and remove items not being used.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the folowing areas not clean basement, rear prep area under woks, and equipment, and in the employees restroom.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on premises for the two employees, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on premises at this time, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)

      Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

      Inspector’s note: 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)

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: 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.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: 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.

  10. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket at the center door of the 3 door prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Paint the unfinished drywall walls and ceiling in the basement.

  11. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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