⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

430 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

🚇 Nearest Transit: Grand (Red Line)

License #: 1243549

20
Total Inspections
16
Passed
3
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2025 Inspection

February 19, 2025• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 28, 2024 Inspection

February 28, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Trash and Debris noted under bar counter and 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2023 Inspection

April 20, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2022 Inspection

May 17, 2022• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Broken cooler door gasket at front kitchen double door cooler. Instructed to repair.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 22, 2021 Inspection

June 22, 2021• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 28, 2020 Inspection

January 28, 2020• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDS WASHING SIGN IN MEN'S RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2019 Inspection

January 11, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 25, 2018 Inspection

April 25, 2018• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 31, 2017 Inspection

March 31, 2017• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ICE BIN MISSING A ACOVER AT BAR SERVICE NINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 27, 2016 Inspection

May 27, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 6, 2015 Inspection

May 6, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 1, 2015 Inspection

May 1, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE SIDE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACK...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 29, 2015 Inspection

April 29, 2015• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WITH NO COLD RUNNING WATER. THE WATER A...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 23, 2014 Inspection

June 23, 2014• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: ACCUMULATED GREASE AT THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE UNDER THE GRILL AND STEAM TABLE. INS...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 22, 2013 Inspection

November 22, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 11, 2013 Inspection

February 11, 2013• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 1, 2013 Inspection

February 1, 2013• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPM...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 24, 2012 Inspection

February 24, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 10, 2011 Inspection

February 10, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 26, 2010 Inspection

May 26, 2010• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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