Billy Goat 's Tavern & Grill

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed ambient air temperature measuring devices not accurate. Two ambient air thermometers placed in broken cooler showed ambient air temperatures of 20 and 30. Actual ambient air temperature recorded at 69 f. Instructed manager to ensure all ambient air temeperature devices are accurate within ( or -) 3 f. Manager discarded thermometers. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed clutter stored on floor southeast side of bar. Instructed manager to remove all unused articles and equipment to prevent pest harborage.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas. Observed dust buildup on fan in walk-in cooler, light shields in cooking area and ceiling and wall vents in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans, light shields and ceiling/wall vents.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed food grade container with sugar and cheese not labeled with common name of food. Instructed when food is not in original container food grade container shall be labeled with common name of food.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on left side of left door on small two door cold holding unit next to freezer in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace damaged gasket on small two door cold holding unit next to freezer in prep ara.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed cases of water stored on floor of walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide adequate shelving to elevate all food and non-food items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability. Observed cardboard used as liner at base of prep table in cooking area. Instructed to remove cardboard all non food contact surfaces shall be smooth and nonabsorbent for ease of cleanability.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in unisex employee washroom. Instructed to provide covered receptacle in unisex employee washroom.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed self closing device on unisex employee washroom door leaving door open. Instructed to repair or replace self closing device on unisex employee washroom door, washrooms located on the premises shall be completely enclosed and provided with a tight-fitting and self closing door.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor and along base of wall in bar area underneath three compartment sink and ice bin near handwashing sink. Instructed to clean floor and along base of wall in bar area underneath three compartment sink and ice bin near handwashing sink.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice scoop kept on ice cubes at bar ice bins, instructed to keep off ice cubes.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive debris and dirt accumulation on floors around bag in the box soda area in rear storage room next to bar. Must detail clean and maintain same.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive dust accumulation on ventilation in ceiling of employee restroom. Must detail clean and maintain same.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to keep on a clean surface.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: - must provide conspicuously placed and easily readable thermometers inside all prep coolers. -

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: - observed a 1/4" gap along the bottom/center of the east outside entrance door. Must provide a tight fitting seal at all outer openings to prevent the entry of pests. -

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: - must provide a splash guard in between the handwash sink and the three compartment sink in the outside bar. -

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: - observed some shelving in the walk in cooler and the storage areas does not provide floor accessibility. Observed milk crates being used as shelving. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning. -

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: - observed cardboard being used as floor mats, shelf liner, and stored in food prep area next to freezer. Must remove cardboard and use floor mats/shelf liner that is a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, and easily cleanable material. -

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: - unable to locate the backflow prevention device for the mop sink. Must be able to demonstrate location of the backflow prevention device for visible inspection. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed raw brick wall in the food prep area. Must provide walls in the food prep area to be non-porous, non-corrosive, smooth, and easily cleanable. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed an excessive accumulation of dirt/food debris on the floor in the following areas: the walk in cooler, the storage room adjacent to the bar, under the 3 compartment sink and equipment in the food prep area. Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris encrusted on the walls of the storage room adjacent to the bar, and the wall next to the ice machine in the rear storage room. Must detail clean and maintain cleanliness at all times. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed broken floor tiles/wall base by the grill. Observed holes in the ceiling of the rear storage room. Must repair and maintain. -

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: - observed the brooms, dust bin, and mops stored directly on the floor in the rear storage room. Must store all mops, brooms, and dust bins off floor and inverted while not in use. -

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: - observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the toilet room exhaust ventilation. Must detail clean and maintain. Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the ceiling exhaust ventilation in the rear storage room. Must detail clean and maintain. -

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machines. Instructed manager to clean and maintain interior of both ice machines.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/dust build up on floor along walls and corners at storage rooms and in employees washroom. Instructed manager to detail clean floor and maintain.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must always provide labels for pre-packaged desserts in tray at cashier station with food item name, business name, address, phone number, date, and ingredients on each cookie and danishes. Must also provide dates for prepared foods inside containers at refrigerators, cold holding units and walk-in cooler.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must adjust the hot water at the customer men's restroom hand sink on the right hand side so as to be 85f for a minimum of 15 seconds at all times. The hand sink on the left hand side is in working order at this time.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Observed slight calicium build up inside both ice machines also observed food debris on interior of sinks at bar. Must clean and maintain interior of ice machines and sinks at bar.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Observed standing water on floor under ice machine by bar. Must keep flor dry/clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt build up on walls around mop sink. Must clean walls and maintain.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: Must calibrate metal stem thermometer for food handlers.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Clean/sanitize knives and knife rack in kitchen, store clean at all times.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Clean floor under heavy equipment in prep area and at rear.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Replace water damaged ceiling tiles at rear and where necessary.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Observed ceiling vents over bar area with accumulated dust. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling vents.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed no exposed hand sink at the bar. Instructed to provide an exposed hand sink.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink in the prep missing drain plugs. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 drain plugs.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoops at all ice bins stored improperly. Store ice scoops on a clean surface.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: Observed live fruit flies on the premises. Approximately 100 live fruit flies were observed on the walls and ceiling of the prep and storage area and boxes of stock in the storage areas. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation from report #679470 on 3/13/12 not corrected: 37/01 - must install a self closing device for toilet room door. Serious violation 7-42-090.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the prep table next to the prep cooler, and the interior of all prep coolers.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Remove the cardboard from the floor in front of the ice machine.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST KEEP HAND SINKFREE FROM FOOD DEBRIS AND KEEP CLEAN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CASES OF SOFT DRINK CASES STORED ON FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO STORE OFF FLOOR.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR TOILET ROOM DOOR.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: MOP SINK FLOOR DRAIN & A CORNER SECTION TO THE LEFT OF THE WALK-IN COOLER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES BY THE ICE MACHINE & DUSTY EMPLOYEE BATHROOM VENT MUST BE REPLACED/CLEANED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. aLL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THRU-OUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. IN CORNERS, IN DINING, IN BAR AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. bATHROOM DOOR IN NEED OF SELF-CLOSING DEVICE. MUST INSTALL.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR MUST CORRECT.