Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the floor and walls in the small food prep area.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler, prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt, and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. 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.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer inside the walk-in cooler. Instructed to provide conspicuous and easily readable thermometers inside all refrigerator units to monitor the ambient air temperature of equipment properly.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed a bag of onions stored directly on the floor in the rear storage room. Must elevate all food off the floor and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed dirt and debris build up on the floor underneath and behind the fryer and throughout the bar. Must clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used under floor mats in the front prep area. Must remove and provide floor coverings that are a non-absorbent, non-corrosive, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from 4/19/2022 report #2554460 not corrected: violation #51 (5-205.15) observed no hot running water at the 3-compartment sink at the bar. Must provide hot and cold running water at all times. Violation #55 (6-501.11) observed broken wall tile at mop sink. Must repair and seal. Must correct previous core violations. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed about a 1/4 inch gap at bottom of door located in rear. Must seal gap to prevent entry points for pests.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean inside of cooking fryer at front prep area.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at 3-compartment sink at bar. Must provide hot and cold running water at all times.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed large hole behind counter at front prep area. Observed broken wall tile at mop sink. Must repair and seal.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed rust on rear wall of walk in cooler. Must remove rust / paint to prevent contamination. Must maintain same.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed excessive accumulation of grease inside lower interior of fryer in prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Observed handle of 2 door prep cooler heavily soiled in prep area. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed minor leak at left side of pipe below 3 compartment sink. Must repair and maintain same.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment, excessive clutter in storage room behind bar. Must organize clutter, remove an unneccessary equipment.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Bar 3-comp sink, food debris and dirt noted at edges, instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean interior bottom of fryer to remove grease and exterior surfaces of fryer and grill.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the backflow device above the utility sink in the rear prep area; repair leak from backflow device.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under the cooking equipment, in the storage area under the shelves and in rear prep area. Some dust observed on the ceiling vent in the cooking area; clean vent to remove dust observed.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed some missing wall tile at the base of the wall in the mens washroom by the first urinal and by the utility sink; replace tile where needed.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution must correct and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Cutting boards that are worn with deep cuts and discolored must replaced. Correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of all reach in coolers to elimate all food spills. Correct and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment bar sink. Must correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Floors throughout both prep area and bar area in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Clean and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in front and rear prep area to remove all food splatters. Clean and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Light in storage room in need of sheilding. Must correct and maintain.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: 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)

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

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: Must label food containers (sugar) in small prep room off customer seating area, when food has been removed from original packaging.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean dried food and debris from floors behind the bar. All prep areas, rear storage closet, and throughout customer seating area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles throughout prep areas, bar and in customer seating area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean unknown debris from light shields in rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair leaky faucet at 3-comp sink behind front counter. Repair slow drain at hand sink in ladies toilet room.

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must store soiled linens in sanitizer (bucket) while not in use to prevent cross contamination.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove or organize excessive clutter in rear storage room, elevate items 6" off floor to prevent rodent harborage.

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

Inspector’s note: Front counter area panel in poor repair, chipping and broken, instructed to repair, rusty wire shelving reach-in cooler by front cooking area,

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

Inspector’s note: Floor rear prep area not clean, instructed to clean daily,

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

Inspector’s note: Aluminum foil on storage shelves. Instd to remove same so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable.

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

Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance on wall and base of 3-compartment sink in rear. Replace same.

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

Inspector’s note: Interior panel of ice machine not clean, calcium build up. Instd to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walk in freezer floor not clean. Clean same.

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

Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink faucet leaking at front prep area. Repair same.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: See violation #14

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

Inspector’s note: 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).

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector’s note: 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.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: 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.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Single service utensils must be properly stored inverted(handles up or out).

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: 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).

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Repair leaky faucet at 3 compartment sink in front food prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: All employees handling open foods must wear hair restraints.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior of the fryer and the ventilation hoods above cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls under the three compartment sink in the rear prep area and behind cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucet at the three compartment sink in the front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must better organize clutter in rear prep area. Store all items 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the fryer and the ventilation hoods above cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls under the three compartment sink in the rear prep area and behind cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucet at the three compartment sink in the front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must better organize clutter in rear prep area. Store all items 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: 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

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior of the fryer and the ventilation hoods above cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the walls under the three compartment sink in the rear prep area and behind cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucet at the three compartment sink in the front prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must better organize clutter in rear prep area. Store all items 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior and exterior of the cooking equipment. Must also detail clean the hoods 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 cooking equipment,under sinks, along walls,under shelving racks and throughout prep and storage areas.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide a light shield cover for light in walk in cooler where missing.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Must remove clutter in rear storage area where walk in coolers are located. Must store all items 6 inches off the floor.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean interior of all coolers and freezers to remove spills and debris.

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

Inspector’s note: 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.

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

Inspector’s note: Noted a few water stained ceiling tiles in front dining area. Must replace or paint.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET AT 1DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER SERVICE AREA.

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

Inspector’s note: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA.

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.MUST CLEAN GREASY FLOORS AT REAR PREP AREA.

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 PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS AT 3COMP SINK AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. ALSO MUST TIGHTEN 3COMP FAUCET BASE AT SAME 3COMP STATED ABOVE.

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. THE GREY PLASTIC BAR BOTTLE SPEED RAILS ARE DIRTY INSIDE, WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE BOTTLE HOLDERS. SCRAPE THE GREASE BUILDUP OFF OF THE OUTSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER.

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. THE MEAT GRINDER HAS A RUSTY OUTER CASE, SAND AND PAINT SO THE SURFACE CAN BE EASILY CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTALL AN EASY TO READ THERMOMETER IN THE SANDWICH REFRIGERATOR.

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. Wash, rinse and sanitize the grill area shelves next to the garbage can, and the beer taps where buildup is present.

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. Replace the damaged gasket on the grill area low-boy cooler.

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. Repair the missing tiles in the ladies room and clean the rear dry storeroom closet.

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. Must provide stoppers at rear 3-comp sink, fix the crack at dishroom handsink, re-seal any rusty cooler shelvings.

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 floors of front coolers including door gaskets, fan guards of all coolers in premises interior panel of ice machine.

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. Broken floor tile at dishroom, floor drains, floor under bar sinks must be free of debris, fixed & maintained.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Must replace broken light cover in W.I.C. & clean under/behind dry storage shelves in rear prep area.