Billy Goat
5700 S Cicero Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
Restaurant ZIP 60638 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 10, 2026
Billy Goat was last inspected on June 10, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 10, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found wiping cloths not properly stored when not in use. Instructed to store in a sanitizing solution (sanitizer must be at the required ppm) when not in use. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found mop stored in the mop bucket. Instructed to hang up for proper air drying. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
19 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Milk crates being used as shelves in walk in cooler. Instd to use proper shelving and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed build up of debris in floor drains. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store insanitizing solution when not in use
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed items stored on floor in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge to organize items to be maintained 6 inches from floor at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rusty surface on top grease trap. Inst to remove rust and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Wall behind/underneath 3-compartment sink near all attached piping with excessive debris accumulation. Instd to clean and maintain same
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed residue on interior surface of ice machine, food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, rolling carts and shelving units. Insttructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Stock on floor in walk in cooler. Instd to elevate and maintain
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Knife improper stored inbetween table and flat top grill. Instd to store properly
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Observed employee personal items (packaged food, wallet, cash) stored next to packaged buns on counter next to grill. Instructed to remove and maintain personal belongings in designated area.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of cleaning to remove all dust and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: All cutting boards in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Interior and exterior of storage shelves in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to clean and maintain
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Soda nozzles in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove grease build up under and around all cooking equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove grease and food build up to sides of cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed food debris on floor under equipment, along walls and corners in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Obserrved bread and buns stored in outside hallway near waste disposal containers. Instructed manager to remove bread to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed light shield not secure in dish washing area. Instructed manager to secure loose light shield and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
License · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Unable to verify internal temperature of walk in cooler, door locked, unable to access, no one on site with key. Instd to be able to have accessible at all time and able to maintain temperature of 40f or below at all times. Violation 7-38-005a critical.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink not properly designed/constructed. Basins of sink not large enough for complete submersion of multi use equipment (trays for steam table, etc). Instd to provide 3-compartment sink with basins large enough to completely submerge largest piece of multi use utensil/equipment. Violation 7-38-030 serious.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: No hot/cold running water under city pressure at top loading soft serve ice cream machine. Instd to provide.
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