Billy Goat Tavern
Last inspected: Mar 29, 2016
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Score
Across the available record, Billy Goat Tavern has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2010. The most recent visit was on Mar 29, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Mar 29, 2016, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to five violations.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited seven times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 29, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT CLUTTERED.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE NEW (IDPH) ILLINOIS FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 4, 2015
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 65.8F, HAM (54.5F/51.5F),CHEESE 50.7F HOT DOGS 44.7F, LIQUID EGGS 52F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $ 15.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WENT FROM THE PREP AREA TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BACK (OPENING DOORS, HOLDING THE STAIR WAY RAILS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT),THEN BACK TO THE PREP AREA AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER AND MUST ALSO WASH HANDS WHEN EVER GLOVES ARE CHANGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE KITCHEN PREP SINK AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS ALWAYS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION OF CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN, STAIN CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, HOLE AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING OD SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS, REPLACE STAINED TILES AND SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.
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Jun 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SOURCE WITH AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKING HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS THE EXTRA OFFICE ROOM STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Nov 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP AREA, ALSO IN BASEMENT.
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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/MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY AT FRONT AND IN BASEMENT.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER TO PREVENT HANDLE CONTACT WITH ICE IN ICE BIN.
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Jan 24, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING, DININING AREA AND IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN 100PPM SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Apr 18, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Nov 26, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED/LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT DOOR GASKET OF UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA IS RIPPED, MUST FIX. WORKING STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER & FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, MUST KEEP CLEAN.
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Sep 19, 2011
Complaint
3 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. OBSERVED MOISTURE BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER(BASEMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNCLEAN COOLER.
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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. OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.
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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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA.
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Jul 19, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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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. SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/03/11.
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Jun 3, 2011
Routine
2 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. OBSERVED STAINED PLASTIC TUBES INSIDE UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE UNCLEAN TUBES.
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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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT SINK PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2010
Routine
4 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. Must fix loose door gasket at 2-door reach-in cooler in cooking area.
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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 floor of cooler & interior panel of ice machine in basement, due to food debris or lime spots.
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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 around corners at bar area & under bar sink need cleaning, due to debris.
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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. Some water/grease stained ceiling tiles in basement must be replaced.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billy Goat Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Billy Goat Tavern on file is from Mar 29, 2016. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Billy Goat Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Billy Goat Tavern.
Has Billy Goat Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Billy Goat Tavern have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Billy Goat Tavern 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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