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BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL

1535 W MADISON ST · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638214

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE

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Inspection history

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2146043

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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)

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS (SUGAR) IN SMALL PREP ROOM OFF CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS BEHIND THE BAR. ALL PREP AREAS, REAR STORAGE CLOSET, AND THROUGHOUT CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS, BAR AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN LADIES TOILET ROOM.

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE SOILED LINENS IN SANITIZER (BUCKET) WHILE NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995742

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT COUNTER AREA PANEL IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING REACH-IN COOLER BY FRONT COOKING AREA,

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN DAILY,

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1976369

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1632994

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, CALCIUM BUILD UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR SAME.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1537332

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 14

    PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: 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.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #14

  • 34

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

  • 35

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

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1533015

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: 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.

  • 6

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

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: 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.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: 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.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(HANDLES UP OR OUT).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

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

  • 34

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

  • 35

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 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.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515797

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515541

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1515471

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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

  • 18

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

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST BETTER ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1467240

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER SINKS, ALONG WALLS,UNDER SHELVING RACKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

  • 35

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

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER WHERE MISSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE WALK IN COOLERS ARE LOCATED. MUST STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1324367

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

  • 34

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT DINING AREA. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1184270

Location recorded for this inspection · BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL · 1535 W MADISON ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 34

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

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

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How results compare in ZIP 60607

501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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