BILLY GOAT TAVERN.
330 S WELLS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Passed all 11 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 292016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS IN BASEMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN.
OBSERVED WALL AREAS IN BASEMENT CLUTTERED.MUST REMOVE ANYTHING NOT USING AND ORGANIZE STORAGE IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
MUST PROVIDE THE NEW (IDPH) ILLINOIS FOOD TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR EMPLOYEES.
NOV 42015PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A).
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 WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS CHANGE GLOVES WHEN MOVING FROM ONE AREA TO ANOTHER AND MUST ALSO WASH HANDS WHEN EVER GLOVES ARE CHANGED. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-010(A)
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.
NOTED THORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN SHELVES INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASE WITH DIRT, OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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 HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
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.
JUN 252015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.
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.
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.
NOV 172014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND PREP AREA, ALSO IN BASEMENT.
REPLACE WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY AT FRONT AND IN BASEMENT.
PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPER TO PREVENT HANDLE CONTACT WITH ICE IN ICE BIN.
JAN 242014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS; PREP AREA UNDER SHELVING, DININING AREA AND IN BASEMENT.
REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN 100PPM SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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APR 182013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR AT MAIN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
NOV 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED/LABELED.
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.
DUST BUILD-UP ON CONDENSER & FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT, MUST KEEP CLEAN.
SEP 192011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
JUL 192011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
JUN 32011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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. PREP AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAINING SLOWLY. MUST ROD OUT SINK PIPE AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 112010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
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 lime spots.
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.
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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