JUN 2
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BILLY GOAT.
EAT. 85/100
222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 2, 2025 · passed
Passed all 16 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
10 passed · 6 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
51
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jan 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 122024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 12
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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.
AUG 72024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
AUG 7
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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
JUN 142024PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 14
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
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 ITEMS. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 25 LBS. VALUED APPROXIMATELY $50 DISCARDED ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CURRENT INTERNAL TEMPERATURE AT 58.0F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE COOLER TO STORE TCS FOOD UNTIL ABLE TO MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW AND COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
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.
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.
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.
DEC 42023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 4
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Refrigerator thermometer placed in the back behind food containers, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy-to-view place.
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NOV 92022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 9
2022
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN HANDLE OF FRYER CABINET DOOR IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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.
MAY 102021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 10
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
FEB 262019PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 26
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
AUG 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
JUL 262016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUL 26
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.
JUL 132015PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
JUL 13
2015
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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 PAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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.
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.
JUL 12014PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUL 1
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
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 ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ENOUGH LIGHTING AT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
OCT 302013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 30
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SPRY BOTTLES NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTRED TO LABLE AND MAINTIN.
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.
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.
JAN 182012PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
JAN 18
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
* 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 TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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.
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.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
JAN 102012PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2012
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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. COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS MILK, HALF AND HALF AND ORANGE JUICE. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. FAX A REINSPECTION LETTER TO (312) 746-4240 TO HAVE THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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 WORTH $18. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR THE LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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