⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

BILLYS GOAT'S

(Also Known As: BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL)

1535 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60607

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Near West Side

License #: 50158

25
Total Inspections
17
Passed
5
Failed
3
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 13, 2025 Inspection

March 13, 2025• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT THE FRONT PREP HANDSINK AND BAR HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2024 Inspection

February 5, 2024• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST B...(+3 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 23, 2023 Inspection

January 23, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIG...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 19, 2022 Inspection

April 19, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ABOUT A 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR LOCATED IN REAR. MUST SEAL GAP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 20, 2021 Inspection

October 20, 2021• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED RUST ON REAR WALL OF WALK IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE RUST / PAINT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. MUST MAINTAIN SA(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 30, 2021 Inspection

June 30, 2021• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: BAR 3-COMP SINK, FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT NOTED AT EDGES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 5, 2020 Inspection

February 5, 2020• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED A KIT AND PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. KIT DOES NOT HAVE THE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL NOROVIRUS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVID...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 15, 2019 Inspection

January 15, 2019• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS POSTED IN MENS AND WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2018 Inspection

March 8, 2018• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: OBSERVED A PINK AND BLACK SLIME LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL AND HOSES OF THE ICE MACHINE, LIKEL...(+9 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 17, 2017 Inspection

March 17, 2017• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT COUNTER AREA PANEL IN POOR REPAIR, CHIPPING AND BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, RUSTY WIRE SHELVING...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 2, 2016 Inspection

December 2, 2016• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOIL ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, AND EASILY CLE...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2016 Inspection

March 11, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WORN CAULKING WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AND BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR. REPLACE SAME.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 27, 2015 Inspection

April 27, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. REPLACE LID OR DUMPSTER IN THE CORALE THAT A LARGE ROUND HOLE(3 INCHES) AT THE LE...(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2015 Inspection

April 17, 2015• Canvass• 12 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND A FLAT OF EGGS SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 47.8F, 2 PANS ...(+11 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 12, 2015 Inspection

January 12, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER AND THE VENTILATION HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.(+4 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 31, 2014 Inspection

December 31, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 6 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: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIM...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 29, 2014 Inspection

December 29, 2014• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HAND WASHING FACILITIES FOR EMPLOYEES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT THE EMPLOYEE HAND SI...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 17, 2014 Inspection

April 17, 2014• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE HOODS ...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2013 Inspection

March 25, 2013• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 20, 2012 Inspection

April 20, 2012• 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)

Apr 1, 2011 Inspection

April 1, 2011• 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)

Jun 9, 2010 Inspection

June 9, 2010• 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 24, 2010 Inspection

February 24, 2010• 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)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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