Billy Goat Tavern & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026
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Going back to 2010, Billy Goat Tavern & Grill has 21 inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Billy Goat Tavern & Grill is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Mar 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
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Feb 19, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT/ BEVERAGE TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND SELF SERVE CONDIMENT/TOPPING COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM AND UTILITY SINK AREA AND WITH BLACK STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR LAMINATE IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Trash and Debris noted under bar counter and 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in rear walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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Apr 20, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT, SHELVES AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND DETACHED WALL BASES COVERED IN GREASE UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THROUGHOUT SAID AREA.
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May 17, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Broken cooler door gasket at front kitchen double door cooler. Instructed to repair.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: clogged drain line at soda gun holder at bar service line, instructed to repair.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND UNSEALED WOOD SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLIHSMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL WOOD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE LEFT AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE MATS AT THE GRILL STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 28, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDS WASHING SIGN IN MEN'S RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ICE BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR NEAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.
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Jan 11, 2019
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Apr 25, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR.
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Mar 31, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ICE BIN MISSING A ACOVER AT BAR SERVICE NINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL
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May 27, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE KEG COOLER BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE LIQUID MOISTURE AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE FLOOR AND CABINET.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 2ND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGER MENTIONED THEY DO NO USE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK OR REMOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM BEHIND BAR.
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May 6, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. MUST ALSO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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May 1, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE SIDE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACKING UP WASTE WATER WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE ADJACENT HAND SINK. ALSO, WASTE WATER NOTED BACKING UP INTO THE 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. MUST ALSO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Apr 29, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WITH NO COLD RUNNING WATER. THE WATER AT THE HAND SINK IS REGISTERING BETWEEN 115-120 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER AT THE HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE SIDE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACKING UP WASTE WATER WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE ADJACENT HAND SINK. ALSO, WASTE WATER NOTED BACKING UP INTO THE 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SINKS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. MUST ALSO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 23, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AT THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE UNDER THE GRILL AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING CLOSEST TO THE MAIN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CENTER BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.
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Nov 22, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EAST BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SOUTH BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR BOTH SINKS. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
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Feb 11, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 1, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DINING AREA AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, DINING ROOM TABLES, AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Feb 24, 2012
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. CHIPPED COUNTER OVER AND ARROUND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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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. DIRTY FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. HAND SINK LOCATED UNDER COUNTER MAKING IT HARD TO GET TO SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND SINK EASY TO ACCESS.
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Feb 10, 2011
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. A BIG CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA MUST BE SANDED, TO REMOVE CUTS OR GROOVES.
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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 OF CABINETS AT BAR AREA, PIPES UNDER ALL SINKS, FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF BEER KEG COOLERS-DUE TO HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.
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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. WALLS AROUND GARBAGE CANS AT THE BAR AREA MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST BUIL-UP.
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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. MUST FIX A LEAK AT ELBOW PIPE OF HANDSINK IN LADIES BATHROOM.
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May 26, 2010
Routine
5 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. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEPO CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. 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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDSER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL BOTTLE TOPS ON FLOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR AT BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billy Goat Tavern & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Billy Goat Tavern & Grill on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 21 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Billy Goat Tavern & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Billy Goat Tavern & Grill.
Has Billy Goat Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Billy Goat Tavern & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Billy Goat 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 Tavern & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Billy Goat Tavern & Grill is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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