PASS Risk 1 (High)

Billy Goat Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Billy Goat 222 W MERCHANDISE MART PLZ, CHICAGO 60654 Restaurant
June 2, 2025 Canvass License #1579789
3
Total Violations
1
Major
2
Minor

Inspection Summary

This restaurant was inspected by the Chicago Department of Public Health on June 2, 2025. The inspection type was "Canvass" and resulted in a Pass outcome.

This establishment is classified as Risk 1 (High), which determines the inspection frequency and focus areas.

The inspector documented 3 violations during this inspection.

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #35
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE ON CHICKEN.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD BEING PLACED IN THE WALK IN COOLER OVER NIGHT, OR UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN CORRECT THAWING PROCEDURES AND MAINTAIN.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE HANDLE AT THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED KNIVE IMPROPERLY STORED ON THE HANDLE AT THE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections