Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard used as liner on food prep equipment/ beverage tables in prep area. Instructed to remove.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of all the reach in coolers, and self serve condiment/topping cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing ceilings tile panels in the bathroom and utility sink area and with black stains on ceiling tiles at the mens restroom. Instructed to repair, replace missing panels and/or replace the stained ceiling tiles.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor laminate in the prep areas. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Trash and Debris noted under bar counter and 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Inadequate lighting in rear walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cutting boards in front prep area with dark grooves and discoloration. Instructed to replace to ensure proper cleaning and sanitizing.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy clutter stored in front prep area unused refrigeration unit, shelves and counter. Instructed to remove unecessary items, clean and maintain premise.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed broken and detached wall bases covered in grease underneath the flat top between the wall and the floor. Instructed to repair and replace throughout said area.

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

Inspector’s note: Broken cooler door gasket at front kitchen double door cooler. Instructed to repair.

Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

Inspector’s note: clogged drain line at soda gun holder at bar service line, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as shelf liner in the cooks line area. Instructed to remove cardboard so surface is smooth and easily cleanable. Found unsealed wood shelving throughout establihsment. Instructed management to seal wood so surface is smooth and easily cleanable.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: The left automatic handwashing sink in the women's restroom does not turn on. Must repair.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found heavy grease buildup on the floor underneath the mats at the grill station. Must clean and maintain.

Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

Inspector’s note: Ice bucket stored on floor near 3-comp sink, instructed to keep off floor.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Stand up 2-door reach in cooler door rubber gaskets ripped. Must repair/replace damaged door gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Must raise floor threshold at front main entrance/exit door.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Ice bin missing a acover at bar service nine. Instructed to install

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the fan vent cover in the walk-in beer cooler to remove dust buildup.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the keg cooler behind the bar to remove liquid moisture and mold like substance along the floor and cabinet.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak under the middle compartment of the 2nd 3-compartment sink behind the bar. Manager mentioned they do no use sink. Instructed to repair leak or remove 3-compartment sink from behind bar.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide covers for all consumable ice bins.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the hood above the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under the main three compartment sink and under the cook line. Must also detail clean walls in the rear behind the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls under the cook line and under sinks.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store all items off the floor in the rear storage area and in the walk in cooler.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide sanitary containers to store all ice dispensing utensils. Must also store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities in poor repair. The side bar three compartment sink is backing up waste water when water turned on in the adjacent hand sink. Also, waste water noted backing up into the 2nd and 3rd compartments when water drained from the 1st compartment. Must repair for proper waste water disposal. Serious violation

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide covers for all consumable ice bins.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the hood above the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under the main three compartment sink and under the cook line. Must also detail clean walls in the rear behind the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls under the cook line and under sinks.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store all items off the floor in the rear storage area and in the walk in cooler.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide sanitary containers to store all ice dispensing utensils. Must also store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Dish washing facilities in poor repair. The side bar three compartment sink is backing up waste water when water turned on in the adjacent hand sink. Also, waste water noted backing up into the 2nd and 3rd compartments when water drained from the 1st compartment. Must repair for proper waste water disposal. Serious citation issued 7-38-030

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must provide covers for all consumable ice bins.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the hood above the cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under the main three compartment sink and under the cook line. Must also detail clean walls in the rear behind the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls under the cook line and under sinks.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store all items off the floor in the rear storage area and in the walk in cooler.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide sanitary containers to store all ice dispensing utensils. Must also store wash cloths in a sanitizing solution.

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

Inspector’s note: Accumulated grease at the floor-wall juncture under the grill and steam table. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the bar 3 compartment sink faucet base leaking closest to the main door. Instructed to repair and maintain all plumbing.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment sink at bar without 3 drain plugs. Instructed to provide and maintain 3 drain plugs.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed center bar 3 compartment sink without running water. Instructed to provide and maintain hot and cold running water.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the exposed handsink at the bar area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor under the sinks and equipment in the food prep area and behind the bar. Maintain the floor dry behind the bar.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair the drain line water leak under the east bar 3 compartment sink. The south bar 3 compartment sink is slow draining. Must repair both sinks. The ventilation fan in the women's washroom is not operational. Must repair or replace the fan.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor behind the bar and under the 3 compartment sink in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the wall around the 3 compartment sink in the prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all ice scoops outside of the ice bin in a clean container.

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 walls and equipment in the dining area and bar area. Approximately 25 live fruit flies were observed on the walls, dining room tables, and behind the bar area. Additional pest control service is needed to minimize or eliminate the pest activity. Serious violation 7-38-020.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the floor behind the bar and under the 3 compartment sink in the prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the wall around the 3 compartment sink in the prep area.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store all ice scoops outside of the ice bin in a clean container.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CHIPPED COUNTER OVER AND ARROUND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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. DIRTY FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: 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. HAND SINK LOCATED UNDER COUNTER MAKING IT HARD TO GET TO SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND SINK EASY TO ACCESS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. A BIG CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA MUST BE SANDED, TO REMOVE CUTS OR GROOVES.

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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT BAR AREA, PIPES UNDER ALL SINKS, FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF BEER KEG COOLERS-DUE TO HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AROUND GARBAGE CANS AT THE BAR AREA MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST BUIL-UP.

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

Inspector’s note: 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 FIX A LEAK AT ELBOW PIPE OF HANDSINK IN LADIES BATHROOM.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEPO CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. 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 THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDSER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL BOTTLE TOPS ON FLOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR AT BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.