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Billy Goat

222 W Merchandise Mart Plz, Chicago, IL 60654 · River North · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
85/100

Clean record — passed all 16 inspections

Inspections
16
10 passed
Last Inspected
2025-06-02
Pass Rate
63%
0 failures
Score
85/100
EAT
16 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-06-02
No failures across all 16 inspections on record
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 2 inspections
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Sanitation serious 28×
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Food Temperature critical
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Other serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene serious
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-06-02 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON CHICKEN.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE WALK IN COOLER OVER NIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIVE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE HANDLE AT THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-08-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

2024-08-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C): OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED CENTRAL HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER) TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED CENTRAL HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER) TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12: OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK TO BE SOILED WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES SUCH AS FLOORS AND WALLS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN

2024-06-14 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES FOR COLD-HOLDING: RAW BEEF AT 48.1F IN THE 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER, RAW CHICKEN AT 55.4F IN THE FRONT AREA SMALL LINE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD OUT OF TEMPERATURE FOOD ITEM...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED CONDIMENT LINE/REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT AREA IS NOT IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PERSON-IN-CHARGE AWARE THAT COOLER DOES NOT MAINTAIN SUFFICIENT TEMPERATURE TO STORE TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND REMOVED ALL TCS FOODS PRIOR TO INSPECTION....

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED CENTRAL HANDWASHING SINK (NEAR 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER) TO BE SLOW-DRAINING, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK PLUMBING TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE DRAINAGE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR AND WALLS NEAR UTILITY SINK TO BE SOILED WITH OLD FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PHYSICAL FACILITIES SUCH AS FLOORS AND WALLS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.

2023-12-04 Pass Canvass
1
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Refrigerator thermometer placed in the back behind food containers, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy-to-view place.

2022-11-09 Pass Canvass
3
minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE BIN.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN HANDLE OF FRYER CABINET DOOR IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

2021-05-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER & DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ON MENU REGARDING UNDERCOOKED EGGS FOR BREAKFAST ENTREES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR TORN LOWER DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

2020-06-22 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2019-02-26 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 1
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

2017-08-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Observed several clean knives stored on counter tops throughout prep area. Instructed must store clean utensils properly to prevent contamination (i.e. a knife box, or holder etc.). Must maintain same.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Observed missing ceiling tile in rear of prep area. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

2016-07-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

2015-07-13 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED MARINATED CHICKEN IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD OUTSIDE OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

OBSERVED STYROFOAM CONTAINERS AND PLATES AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER THAT WERE NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS. MANAGER CORRECTED SAID VIOLATION DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BROKEN AND TORN GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLER LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE GRILL AND TORN GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON COOLER AND REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP WITH DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE GRILL AND FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-07-01 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

NOTED A GRAYISH, BLACK AND SLIMY SUBSTANCE AT THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE DRIPPING ONTO THE ICE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE ICE MACHINE UNTIL PROPERLY CLEANED AND SANITIZED. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED EMPIRE COMPANY FOR MAINTENANCE. CITATION ISS...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND UNDERNEATH THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH A NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT THROUGH OUT ESTABLISHMENT.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING AT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.

2013-10-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

SPRY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTRED TO LABLE AND MAINTIN.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

DISPOSABLE CUPS USED AS A FOOD SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO USE PROEPR SCOOP.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MOPS AND MOP BUCKET STORED TOO CLOSE TO 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE AWAY.

2012-01-18 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
5
serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 1/10/12 NOT POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGER WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

2012-01-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED BEVERAGE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52F. CO...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MILK AT 55F, HALF AND HALF AT 55F, AND ORANGE JUICE AT 52F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 5 GALLONS OF FOOD...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PAINT AND MAINTAIN THE GREASE TRAP CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE GREASE TRAP.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE REAR PREP AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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...

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