Billys Goat's — Billy Goat Tavern & Grill
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 26 inspections at Billys Goat's — Billy Goat Tavern & Grill stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE SMALL FOOD PREP AREA.
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95
Mar 13, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HANDSINK AND BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
10
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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90
Feb 5, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
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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78
Jan 30, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/19/2022 REPORT #2554460 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #51 (5-205.15) OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.11) OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BAG OF ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE FRYER AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED UNDER FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Apr 19, 2022
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR LOCATED IN REAR. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE BEHIND COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 20, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON REAR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST / PAINT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HANDLE OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HEAVILY SOILED IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT LEFT SIDE OF PIPE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR. MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER, REMOVE AN UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 30, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: BAR 3-COMP SINK, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED AT EDGES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND IN REAR PREP AREA. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE COOKING AREA; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME MISSING WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM BY THE FIRST URINAL AND BY THE UTILITY SINK; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 15, 2019
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED MUST REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO ELIMATE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 15, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2018
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1995742, DATED 3/17/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #32; FRONT COUNTER AREA PANEL IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING REACH-IN COOLER BY FRONT COOKING AREA, VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR) IN SMALL PREP ROOM OFF CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, PREP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT COOKING AREA. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK -IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR. ALL PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE CLOSET, AND THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, BAR AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN LADIES TOILET ROOM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 17, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT COUNTER AREA PANEL IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING REACH-IN COOLER BY FRONT COOKING AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,
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Dec 2, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Mar 11, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.
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Apr 27, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REPLACE LID OR DUMPSTER IN THE CORALE THAT A LARGE ROUND HOLE(3 INCHES) AT THE LEFT CORNER. LID MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #14
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, & DIRT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/REPLACE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DIRT, STAINS). CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
35
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: USING FIRST COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR CHEMICAL(LARGE SOAP CONTAINER). MUST REMOVE AND HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 17, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND A FLAT OF EGGS SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F, 2 PANS OF HAM SITTING ON TOP OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 51.2F & 56.7F, AND SAUSAGES LIFTED UP OF THE GRILL ON A RACK AT 109.3F. MUST KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PROPERLY REFRIGERATED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED, AND HOLD ALL COOKED FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 10LB VALUED AT $25 DISCARDED.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(BREAD) WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED COOK LEAVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO GO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHICH HAS A DOOR, COME BACK TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING THESE ITEMS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED WHEN RETURNING TO THE PREP AREA BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON CLEAN GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK USE FRONT COUNTER AS A PREP TABLE TO FINISH OFF CUSTOMER ORDERS(UNCOVERED BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ETC) WITH NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO FINSIH OFF ALL FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLES ON COOKLINE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE OBSERVED ON THE FRONT OF AND ON THE LID OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THIS CONTAINER CLEAN. REPLACE LID OR DUMPSTER IN THE CORALE THAT A LARGE ROUND HOLE(3 INCHES) AT THE LEFT CORNER. LID MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS, RUSTY DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT & REAR FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND ALL SINKS. CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVEN, GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, & DIRT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN/REPLACE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DIRT, STAINS). CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: USING FIRST COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AS STORAGE UNITS FOR CHEMICALS AND OTHER ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG SIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jan 12, 2015
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE 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 THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER IN REAR AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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 THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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78
Dec 31, 2014
Reinspection
6 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER IN REAR AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Dec 29, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EMPLOYEE HAND SINK IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER IN REAR AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Apr 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS, ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR OPEN SITE DRAIN AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE PREP ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLERS ARE LOCATED. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 25, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND DRAINS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT.
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Apr 20, 2012
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SERVICE AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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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.MUST CLEAN GREASY FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA.
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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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO MUST TIGHTEN 3COMP FAUCET BASE AT SAME 3COMP STATED ABOVE.
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Apr 1, 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. THE GREY PLASTIC BAR BOTTLE SPEED RAILS ARE DIRTY INSIDE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE BOTTLE HOLDERS. SCRAPE THE GREASE BUILDUP OFF OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.
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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. THE MEAT GRINDER HAS A RUSTY OUTER CASE, SAND AND PAINT SO THE SURFACE CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTALL AN EASY TO READ THERMOMETER IN THE SANDWICH REFRIGERATOR.
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Jun 9, 2010
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the grill area shelves next to the garbage can, and the beer taps where buildup is present.
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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. Replace the damaged gasket on the grill area low-boy 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. Repair the missing tiles in the ladies room and clean the rear dry storeroom closet.
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Feb 24, 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 provide stoppers at rear 3-comp sink, fix the crack at dishroom handsink, re-seal any rusty cooler shelvings.
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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 floors of front coolers including door gaskets, fan guards of all coolers in premises interior panel of ice machine.
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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. Broken floor tile at dishroom, floor drains, floor under bar sinks must be free of debris, fixed & maintained.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Must replace broken light cover in W.I.C. & clean under/behind dry storage shelves in rear prep area.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Billys Goat's — Billy Goat Tavern & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Billys Goat's — Billy Goat Tavern & Grill on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Billys Goat's — Billy Goat Tavern & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Billys Goat's — Billy Goat Tavern & Grill.
Has Billys Goat's — Billy Goat Tavern & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Billys Goat's — Billy Goat 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 Billys Goat's — 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 Billys Goat's — Billy Goat Tavern & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Billys Goat's — Billy Goat Tavern & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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