Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 14, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 30, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 OBSERVED SEPERATED ISLAND BAR AREA WITH NO HAND WASHING SINKS INSTALLED. AREA IS SEPERATE FROM OUTSIDE BAR AREA ATTACHED TO BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. AREA CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. INFORMED MANAGER SINK MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE REOPENING SAID SECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Oct 14, 2025
Routine
3 critical violations. 5 major violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-67 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES, 1/4 POUND LETTUCE, 1/4 POUND SAUSAGE, AND 1 POUND CHEESE ( $60). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 106 F BEFORE DROPPING TO 96 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND SERVICED WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINK AT OUTSIDE SEPERATED BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A PLUMBED HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. EMPLOYEES OBSERVED USING HAND WASHING SINK ON OTHER SIDE OF KITCHEN DOOR TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SLUSHIE MACHINES WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MAIN MENU AT ORDERING COUNTER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES NOT ACCURATE. TWO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS PLACED IN BROKEN COOLER SHOWED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 20 AND 30. ACTUAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL AMBIENT AIR TEMEPERATURE DEVICES ARE ACCURATE WITHIN ( OR -) 3 F. MANAGER DISCARDED THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Dec 3, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PIC INSTRUCTED STAFF TO EMPTY ICE BIN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR SOUTHEAST SIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
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Mar 14, 2024
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH SUGAR AND CHEESE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT SIDE OF LEFT DOOR ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO FREEZER IN PREP ARA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CASES OF WATER STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER AT BASE OF PREP TABLE IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND NONABSORBENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LEAVING DOOR OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR, WASHROOMS LOCATED ON THE PREMISES SHALL BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN NEAR HANDWASHING SINK.
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May 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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May 19, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: No dates on cooked chicken container placed in double door cooler at rear kitchen. chicken cooked a day before 'per magr'. instructed to label TCS foods that's kept in cooler for more than 24hrs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop kept on ice cubes at bar ice bins, instructed to keep off ice cubes.
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Jun 3, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. MUST POST THE MOST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES. OPERATOR CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND DIRT ACCUMULATION ON FLOORS AROUND BAG IN THE BOX SODA AREA IN REAR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO BAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION IN CEILING OF EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 29, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KNIVES WEDGED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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May 16, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: - NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: - NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP WRITTEN POLICY AND PHYSICAL KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN THE HANDWASH SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE OUTSIDE BAR. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED SOME SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE STORAGE AREAS DOES NOT PROVIDE FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY. OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. -
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS, SHELF LINER, AND STORED IN FOOD PREP AREA NEXT TO FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND USE FLOOR MATS/SHELF LINER THAT IS A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: - UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE MOP SINK. MUST BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE LOCATION OF THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR VISIBLE INSPECTION. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED RAW BRICK WALL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE NON-POROUS, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE WALK IN COOLER, THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE BAR, UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON THE WALLS OF THE STORAGE ROOM ADJACENT TO THE BAR, AND THE WALL NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEANLINESS AT ALL TIMES. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILES/WALL BASE BY THE GRILL. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE CEILING OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. -
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED THE BROOMS, DUST BIN, AND MOPS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST STORE ALL MOPS, BROOMS, AND DUST BINS OFF FLOOR AND INVERTED WHILE NOT IN USE. -
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE CEILING EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A SLIGHT YELLOW/PINK DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES. MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN/HAVE SERVICED, AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. -
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: - MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS. -
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: - OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM/CENTER OF THE EAST OUTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. -
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Feb 8, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF BOTH ICE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT/DUST BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT STORAGE ROOMS AND IN EMPLOYEES WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 14, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST ALWAYS PROVIDE LABELS FOR PRE-PACKAGED DESSERTS IN TRAY AT CASHIER STATION WITH FOOD ITEM NAME, BUSINESS NAME, ADDRESS, PHONE NUMBER, DATE, AND INGREDIENTS ON EACH COOKIE AND DANISHES. MUST ALSO PROVIDE DATES FOR PREPARED FOODS INSIDE CONTAINERS AT REFRIGERATORS, COLD HOLDING UNITS AND WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST THE HOT WATER AT THE CUSTOMER MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE SO AS TO BE 85F FOR A MINIMUM OF 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES. THE HAND SINK ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE IS IN WORKING ORDER AT THIS TIME.
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALICIUM BUILD UP INSIDE BOTH ICE MACHINES ALSO OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF SINKS AT BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES AND SINKS AT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER ICE MACHINE BY BAR. MUST KEEP FLOR DRY/CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Feb 27, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK IN KITCHEN, STORE CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES AT REAR AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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May 29, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENTS OVER BAR AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS AT ALL ICE BINS STORED IMPROPERLY. STORE ICE SCOOPS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
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Jul 31, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 24, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS AT THE BAR AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. WATER TEMPERATURE WAS AT 98F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. HOT WATER TANK WAS CHECKED BY A PLUMBER AND HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS INCREASED TO OVER 110F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 100 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA AND BOXES OF STOCK IN THE STORAGE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #679470 ON 3/13/12 NOT CORRECTED: 37/01 - MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE PREP COOLER, AND THE INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE THE CARDBOARD FROM THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Mar 13, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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. MUST KEEP HAND SINKFREE FROM FOOD DEBRIS AND KEEP CLEAN.
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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. CASES OF SOFT DRINK CASES STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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May 13, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN & A CORNER SECTION TO THE LEFT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES BY THE ICE MACHINE & DUSTY EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT MUST BE REPLACED/CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Feb 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. aLL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 THRU-OUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. IN CORNERS, IN DINING, IN BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. bATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR MUST CORRECT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill.
Has Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Billy Goat North II Inc. — Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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