Canvass Re-Inspection
Aug 18, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 18, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Billy Goat Tavern & Grill
3724-3726 N Clark St
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4 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Mar 25, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 25, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 18, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils
Official wording
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Inspector’s notes
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREPARATION AREA.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 43Equipment and utensils
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE BINS IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORED ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s notes
ALL STORED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND FOOD STORAGE AREA MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES ON SITE FOR ALL THE REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 18, 2025 · Original Source
License
Mar 5, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 5Other
Official wording
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
Inspector’s notes
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE ALL VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UPPER PORTION AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN- OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON FOOD WALK IN COOLER REAR OF CENDENSER AND DEBRIS INSIDE SOME BAR COOLERS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 5, 2024 · Original Source