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Billy Goat

222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ · Chicago, IL 60654

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for Billy Goat on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2636457

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Official inspection record

Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618401

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2600033

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598798

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2596365

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2586200

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Refrigerator thermometer placed in the back behind food containers, instructed to keep in warmest part in an easy-to-view place.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2566807

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE BIN.

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIFE STORED IN HANDLE OF FRYER CABINET DOOR IN BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM FAUCET OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509451

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 25

    CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: MUST POST CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER & DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS ON MENU REGARDING UNDERCOOKED EGGS FOR BREAKFAST ENTREES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TORN LOWER DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN COOLER IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN REAR, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2374033

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2268528

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2079161

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 31

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Observed missing ceiling tile in rear of prep area. Must repair/replace. Must maintain same.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947162

Location recorded for this inspection · Billy Goat · 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP/GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE CONDIMENT REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER.

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390 of 484 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1579789.

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