Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

Address: 430 N MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Mar 26, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (20 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-03-26 00:00:00 (Canvass) 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SOME FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
• Pass — 2025-02-19 00:00:00 () 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. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; O
• Pass — 2024-02-28 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Trash and Debris noted under bar counter and 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DES
• Pass — 2023-04-20 00:00:00 () 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 REPLACE
• Pass — 2022-05-17 00:00:00 () 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. | 52. SEWAGE & WA
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2021-06-22 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2020-01-28 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDS WASHING SIGN IN MEN'S RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. | 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED,
• Pass — 2019-01-11 00:00:00 () 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. | 57. AL
• Pass — 2018-04-25 00:00:00 () 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. |
• Pass — 2017-03-31 00:00:00 () 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 — 2016-05-27 00:00:00 () 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. | 33. FOOD AND NON-
• Pass — 2015-05-06 00:00:00 () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS
• Fail — 2015-05-01 00:00:00 () 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
• Fail — 2015-04-29 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2014-06-23 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2013-11-22 00:00:00 () 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REP
• Pass — 2013-02-11 00:00:00 () 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
• Fail — 2013-02-01 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2012-02-24 00:00:00 () 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
• Pass — 2011-02-10 00:00:00 () 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

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