Billy Goat #2

309 W Washington St, Chicago, IL 60606

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Jul 20, 2011

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Billy Goat #2. The most recent visit was on Jul 20, 2011. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Billy Goat #2 since Jul 20, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 20, 2011

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. OBSERVED BOTTLE CAPS UNDER BAR COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BAR.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MENS WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY, PREP AREA HANDWASHBOWL LEAKING AT FAUCET AND POT WASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.

Sep 10, 2010

Routine

6 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF GARBAGE BINS, INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR OF SINKS, INTERIOR OF FRYER-DUE TO FOOD/GREASE OR DIRT.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER BAR SINKS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DISHROOM & IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE FREE OF DEBRIS.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS WITH FOOD STAINS AROUND & UNDER 3-COMP SINK/ AROUND PREP TABLES/ AROUND GARBAGE BINS ; DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF COOLERS MUST BE MAINTAINED CLEAN. PEELING PAINT ON CEILING BY THE WALK-IN COOLER AREA MUST BE REMOVED/RE-SEALED.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE REPLACED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAKING FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK MUST BE FIXED. CLOGGED DRIP PAN OF SMALL COOLER AT COOK'S LINE MUST BE FIXED ALSO.

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

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. ANY CLUTTER ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER & IN BASEMENT,MUST BE REMOVED/MINIMIZED, & UNUSED EQUIPMENT MUST BE REMOVED/ CLEANED/COVERED TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Billy Goat #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Billy Goat #2 on file is from Jul 20, 2011. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Billy Goat #2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Billy Goat #2 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Billy Goat #2 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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