What is Blue Frog Thai's health inspection score?

Blue Frog Thai has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Blue Frog Thai last inspected?

Blue Frog Thai was last inspected on August 21, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Blue Frog Thai have?

Blue Frog Thai has 36 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Blue Frog Thai safe to eat at?

Blue Frog Thai has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Blue Frog Thai

Name: Blue Frog Thai
Address: 2951 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 80

2951 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

Pilsen

Ranked #208 of 411 in Pilsen

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Aug 21, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

7.2

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

15x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

9 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

Oct

Nov 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Aug

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER DOOR/LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE HOT WATER KNOB AT THE 3 COMP SINK IS LOOSE AND LEAKS AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCETS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT WORKING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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).
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−14 pts

Nov 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
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.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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)

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-204.11 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−18 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (9)

−18 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN BASEMENT, PREP AND BEVERAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENITLATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−23 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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