BILLY GOAT TAVERN & GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF THE SANITIZER AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE QUATERNARY TEST KIT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES TO MONITOR THE STRENGTH OF SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO PIPES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND FLOOR WHERE THE SYRUP MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW OPENINGS INTO PIPES IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN BASEMENT ALSO OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AND FLOOR WHERE THE SYRUP MACHINE IS LOCATED. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN FACILITY IN A GOOD REPAIR.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.