SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BILLYS GOAT'S.

YOUR CALL. 63/100

1535 W MADISON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO

Last inspected August 8, 2025 · passed

18 of 26 inspections passed, 5 failed, 3 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
26
18 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
110
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

AUG 8
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE FLOOR AND WALLS IN THE SMALL FOOD PREP AREA.

MAR 13
2025
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HANDSINK AND BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

FEB 5
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLERS OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR THE HAND SINK DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

JAN 30
2023
PASSED
0 violations
JAN 23
2023
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT PROPERLY.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED A BAG OF ONIONS STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE FRYER AND THROUGHOUT THE BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED UNDER FLOOR MATS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

MINORFacility Condition
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM 4/19/2022 REPORT #2554460 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #51 (5-205.15) OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BAR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. VIOLATION #55 (6-501.11) OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

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APR 19
2022
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR LOCATED IN REAR. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN INSIDE OF COOKING FRYER AT FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LARGE HOLE BEHIND COUNTER AT FRONT PREP AREA. OBSERVED BROKEN WALL TILE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND SEAL.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED SEVERAL EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

OCT 20
2021
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED RUST ON REAR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST / PAINT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

SERIOUSSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE INSIDE LOWER INTERIOR OF FRYER IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED HANDLE OF 2 DOOR PREP COOLER HEAVILY SOILED IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. MUST MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MINOR LEAK AT LEFT SIDE OF PIPE BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT, EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM BEHIND BAR. MUST ORGANIZE CLUTTER, REMOVE AN UNNECCESSARY EQUIPMENT.

JUN 30
2021
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

BAR 3-COMP SINK, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED AT EDGES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

FEB 5
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALSanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED A KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYER AND GRILL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BACKFLOW DEVICE ABOVE THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA; REPAIR LEAK FROM BACKFLOW DEVICE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE SHELVES AND IN REAR PREP AREA. SOME DUST OBSERVED ON THE CEILING VENT IN THE COOKING AREA; CLEAN VENT TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOME MISSING WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL IN THE MENS WASHROOM BY THE FIRST URINAL AND BY THE UTILITY SINK; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

JAN 15
2019
PASSED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

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

CUTTING BOARDS THAT ARE WORN WITH DEEP CUTS AND DISCOLORED MUST REPLACED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS TO ELIMATE ALL FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH PREP AREA AND BAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN WALLS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTERS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

LIGHT IN STORAGE ROOM IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 15
2018
PASSED
0 violations
MAR 8
2018
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED, CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

SERIOUSOther
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT 1995742, DATED 3/17/17. VIOLATIONS INCLUDED: #32; FRONT COUNTER AREA PANEL IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING REACH-IN COOLER BY FRONT COOKING AREA, VIOLATIONS STILL EXISTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

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

MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR) IN SMALL PREP ROOM OFF CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

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

MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, PREP FREEZER BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER, AND 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER BY FRONT COOKING AREA. DISCONTINUE USING MILK CRATES AND SODA CRATES AS STORAGE RACKS IN WALK -IN COOLER AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR. ALL PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE CLOSET, AND THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, BAR AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN LADIES TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

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

MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

MAR 17
2017
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FRONT COUNTER AREA PANEL IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING REACH-IN COOLER BY FRONT COOKING AREA,

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

FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

DEC 2
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MAR 11
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.

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

INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.

APR 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REPLACE LID OR DUMPSTER IN THE CORALE THAT A LARGE ROUND HOLE(3 INCHES) AT THE LEFT CORNER. LID MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

SEE VIOLATION #14

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, & DIRT).

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

CLEAN/REPLACE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DIRT, STAINS). CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

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

USING FIRST COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AS A STORAGE UNIT FOR CHEMICAL(LARGE SOAP CONTAINER). MUST REMOVE AND HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 17
2015
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND A FLAT OF EGGS SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F, 2 PANS OF HAM SITTING ON TOP OF THE FOOD PRODUCTS IN REFRIGERATED PREP TABLE AT 51.2F & 56.7F, AND SAUSAGES LIFTED UP OF THE GRILL ON A RACK AT 109.3F. MUST KEEP ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PROPERLY REFRIGERATED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL PREPARED, AND HOLD ALL COOKED FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A). 10LB VALUED AT $25 DISCARDED.

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

OBSERVED COOK TOUCHING READY TO EAT FOOD(BREAD) WITH BARE HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED COOK LEAVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA TO GO THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHICH HAS A DOOR, COME BACK TO FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND NOT WASH HANDS BEFORE PREPARING FOOD. NO BARE HAND CONTACT ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS, MUST USE GLOVES, UTENSILS OR TISSUE PAPER WHEN HANDLING THESE ITEMS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED WHEN RETURNING TO THE PREP AREA BEFORE HANDLING FOOD. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS BEFORE PUTTING ON CLEAN GLOVES IN BETWEEN TASKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).

SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED COOK USE FRONT COUNTER AS A PREP TABLE TO FINISH OFF CUSTOMER ORDERS(UNCOVERED BREAKFAST SANDWICHES ETC) WITH NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO FINSIH OFF ALL FOOD ITEMS ON PREP TABLES ON COOKLINE.

CRITICALPest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE OBSERVED ON THE FRONT OF AND ON THE LID OF GREASE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THIS CONTAINER CLEAN. REPLACE LID OR DUMPSTER IN THE CORALE THAT A LARGE ROUND HOLE(3 INCHES) AT THE LEFT CORNER. LID MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

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

SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).

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

PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE COOLERS, RUSTY DOOR AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, AND STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT.

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

CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE CABINETS BEHIND THE BAR, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT & REAR FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, AND ALL SINKS. CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS, OVEN, GRILLS AND PREP TABLES IN FOOD PREP AREAS

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

FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS AND ROOMS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, & DIRT).

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

CLEAN/REPLACE FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT ALL FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DIRT, STAINS). CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST VENTS IN WASHROOMS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

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

USING FIRST COMPARTMENTS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AS STORAGE UNITS FOR CHEMICALS AND OTHER ARTICLES. MUST REMOVE AND HAVE SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. MUST ALSO ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG SIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, ALL AREAS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, AND SERVICING BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

JAN 12
2015
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER IN REAR AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 31
2014
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER IN REAR AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

DEC 29
2014
FAILED
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EMPLOYEE HAND SINK IN THE SMALL PREP ROOM. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES BEHIND THE BAR AND IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN MEAT COOLER AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. MUST ALSO REMOVE POOLING WATER IN REAR AROUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

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

MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

APR 17
2014
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS, ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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

MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN STORAGE ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST REPLACE BROKEN WALL TILES ABOVE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES NEAR OPEN SITE DRAIN AT REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE PREP ROOM ADJACENT TO THE DINING AREA. MUST ALSO INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE BAR AREA. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLERS ARE LOCATED. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

MAR 25
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

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

FLOORS AND DRAINS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS. MUST MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS. ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

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

NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT.

APR 20
2012
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SERVICE AREA.

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
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.MUST CLEAN GREASY FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & 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 and Regulations of the Board of Health.MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO MUST TIGHTEN 3COMP FAUCET BASE AT SAME 3COMP STATED ABOVE.

APR 1
2011
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. THE GREY PLASTIC BAR BOTTLE SPEED RAILS ARE DIRTY INSIDE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE BOTTLE HOLDERS. SCRAPE THE GREASE BUILDUP OFF OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.

MINORSanitation
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. THE MEAT GRINDER HAS A RUSTY OUTER CASE, SAND AND PAINT SO THE SURFACE CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTALL AN EASY TO READ THERMOMETER IN THE SANDWICH REFRIGERATOR.

JUN 9
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the grill area shelves next to the garbage can, and the beer taps where buildup is present.

MINORSanitation
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. Replace the damaged gasket on the grill area low-boy cooler.

MINORSanitation
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. Repair the missing tiles in the ladies room and clean the rear dry storeroom closet.

FEB 24
2010
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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 provide stoppers at rear 3-comp sink, fix the crack at dishroom handsink, re-seal any rusty cooler shelvings.

MINORSanitation
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 floors of front coolers including door gaskets, fan guards of all coolers in premises interior panel of ice machine.

MINORSanitation
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. Broken floor tile at dishroom, floor drains, floor under bar sinks must be free of debris, fixed & maintained.

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

All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Must replace broken light cover in W.I.C. & clean under/behind dry storage shelves in rear prep area.

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