Pass

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

Pass

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

  • 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

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  2. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  4. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

  7. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical Show violations
    • 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

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  12. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  13. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  14. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • 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

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

  16. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  17. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  18. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.