APR 11
2024
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL.
YOUR CALL. 75/100
60 E LAKE ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 11, 2024 · passed
12 of 16 inspections passed, 1 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 7 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
12 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Nov 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS FACING UP AT THE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PROTECT FROM OVERHEAD CONTAMINATION.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE FOR THE HOT WATER IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 52023PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 5
2023
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Employees drinks kept on food prep table and shelf, instructed to keep away.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Ice scoop kept on top of ice cubes at soda machine ice bin, instructed to keep off cubes.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Using disposable cups as a food scoop, instructed to use proper utensils.
SEP 282022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 28
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED (SUCH AS CHICKEN, BEEF AND HAM). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO KIT AND PROCEDURE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED CELERY SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AROUND DUMPSTER.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CONDENSOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTS IN WASHROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
AUG 162021PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 16
2021
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDS WASHING SIGNS IN TOILET ROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
SNEEZE GUARD IS TOO SHORT FOR CONDIMENTS ( PICKLES, ONIONS ) INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND FOR PROPER PROTECTION.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
JAN 52021PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JAN 5
2021
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLER NOT WERING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN AT BOTTOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 282020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
JAN 28
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violationsDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM, (URINAL IS COVERED) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FURNACE, AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN HOOD ABOVE EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 82019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 8
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD (SLICED BREAD AND BURGER BUNS) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT EXPOSED, READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS AND SHALL USE SUITABLE UTENSILS SUCH AS DELI TISSUE, SPATULAS, TONGS, SINGLE-USE GLOVES, OR DISPENSING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED THE ICE MACHINE INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (DELI MEAT) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APR 112018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2018
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
SPOONS AND MULTI-USE UTENSILS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRAY CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS AND TRASH FOUND AT BOTTOM,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE CUBES NEXT TO SODA FOUNTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OF CUBES.
SEP 182017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SEP 18
2017
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A PREP TABLE LINER. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
JAN 312017FAILED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 31
2017
FAILED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OBSERVED GREASE DUMPSTER NOT CLEAN WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS AROUND THE TOP OF SAID DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
MAR 292016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2016
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated in walk in cooler, must properly date food items in walk in cooler.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Cooler shelving/racks in cooler that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in walk in cooler under shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors under front prep counter/table not clean, needs detailed cleaning(corners).
MAY 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 12
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM PANEL HORIZONTALLY AT THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MAIN COOKING AREA UNDER THE HEAVY COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REMOVE DUS ACCUMULATION AT ALL DUST FAN GUARD COVERS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE BEER WALK-IN COOLER.
DEC 22014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
DEC 2
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD STORED IN PREP COOLER TOP SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AT LOWER SHELF OR IN SEPARATE COOLER.
AUG 72014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 7
2014
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PREP COOLER NEXT TO CUSTOMERS FOOD, INSTRUCTED TO STORE SEPARATELY.
NOV 212013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOV 21
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BOX HOLDERS AT THE BAR AREA.
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