Chicago
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Billy Goat Tavern

330 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60606 · Loop · Restaurant · High risk
EAT
80/100

Clean record — passed all 11 inspections

Inspections
11
10 passed
Last Inspected
2016-03-29
Pass Rate
91%
0 failures
Score
80/100
EAT
11 consecutive passes, most recently 2016-03-29
No failures across all 11 inspections on record
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
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Sanitation minor 24×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity minor
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Documentation & Training minor
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Food Temperature critical
Chemical Safety minor
2016-03-29 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT CLUTTERED.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE NEW (IDPH) ILLINOIS FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.

2015-11-04 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 8
critical Food Temperature

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

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER:-EGGS 65.8F, HAM (54.5F/51.5F),CHEESE 50.7F HOT DOGS 44.7F, LIQUID EGGS 52F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 5 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $ 15.00 ...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

NOTED EMPLOYEE WHILE WEARING GLOVES WENT FROM THE PREP AREA TO THE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA AND BACK (OPENING DOORS, HOLDING THE STAIR WAY RAILS LEADING TO THE BASEMENT),THEN BACK TO THE PREP AREA AND CONTINUED PREPPING WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES OR W...

critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

NOTED NO SOAP AT THE KITCHEN PREP SINK AND AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS ALWAYS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030.

minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.

minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION OF CEILING ESPECIALLY AT THE DINING AREA AND KITCHEN, STAIN CEILING TILES AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA, HOLE AND OPENINGS ALONG PIPING OD SAME. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN CEILINGS, REPLACE STAINED TILES AND SEAL ALL ...

minor Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED SLOW WATER DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. MUST ALSO PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE HAND WASH SINK.

2015-06-25 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

minor Employee Hygiene

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

MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK AT THE FRONT BAR AREA CONNECTED TO CITY WATER SOURCE WITH AND COLD RUNNING WATER. MUST REPAIR LEAKING HOT AND COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLES THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON THE 1ST FLOOR.

minor Pest Activity

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

MUST DECLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AS WELL AS THE EXTRA OFFICE ROOM STORAGE AREA SO AS TO HAVE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

2014-11-17 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP AREA, ALSO IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY AT FRONT AND IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER TO PREVENT HANDLE CONTACT WITH ICE IN ICE BIN.

2014-01-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING, DININING AREA AND IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN 100PPM SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

2013-04-18 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

2012-11-26 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED/LABELED.

minor Sanitation

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

LEFT DOOR GASKET OF UPRIGHT COOLER IN PREP AREA IS RIPPED, MUST FIX. WORKING STOPPERS NEEDED AT THE 3-COMP SINK IN PREP AREA, MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

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

DUST BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER & FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, MUST KEEP CLEAN.

2011-09-19 Pass Complaint
3
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. OBSERVED MOISTURE BUILD UP INSIDE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER(BASEMENT). MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE UNCLEAN COOLER.

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. OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON UNDER FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.

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. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS AT PREP AREA.

2011-07-19 Pass Short Form Complaint
1
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. SEE REPORT DATED ON 06/03/11.

2011-06-03 Pass Canvass
2
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. OBSERVED STAINED PLASTIC TUBES INSIDE UPPER PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE UNCLEAN TUBES.

minor Employee Hygiene

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...

2010-06-11 Pass Canvass
4
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 fix loose door gasket at 2-door reach-in cooler in cooking area.

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. Following need cleaning: interior floor of cooler & interior panel of ice machine in basement, due to food debris or li...

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. Floors around corners at bar area & under bar sink need cleaning, due to debris.

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. Some water/grease stained ceiling tiles in basement must be replaced.

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