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Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

430 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County

80cited violations
1serious tier
22inspections
24tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1243549
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026220
2025170
2024120
2023130
2022120
2021160
2020120
2019130
2018120
2017110
2016130
20153211
2014140
20133100
2012130
2011140
2010150

Inspections

  1. Jun 3, 2026 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SOME FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  2. Mar 26, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      SOME FOOD HANLDERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES HAVE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST UPDATE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

  3. Feb 19, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT/ BEVERAGE TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND SELF SERVE CONDIMENT/TOPPING COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE BATHROOM AND UTILITY SINK AREA AND WITH BLACK STAINS ON CEILING TILES AT THE MENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR LAMINATE IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  4. Feb 28, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Trash and Debris noted under bar counter and 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inadequate lighting in rear walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

  5. Apr 20, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT, SHELVES AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BROKEN AND DETACHED WALL BASES COVERED IN GREASE UNDERNEATH THE FLAT TOP BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE THROUGHOUT SAID AREA.

  6. May 17, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      Broken cooler door gasket at front kitchen double door cooler. Instructed to repair.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      clogged drain line at soda gun holder at bar service line, instructed to repair.

  7. Jun 22, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT OR WRITTEN PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS SHELF LINER IN THE COOKS LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. FOUND UNSEALED WOOD SHELVING THROUGHOUT ESTABLIHSMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO SEAL WOOD SO SURFACE IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      THE LEFT AUTOMATIC HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM DOES NOT TURN ON. MUST REPAIR.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND HEAVY GREASE BUILDUP ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE MATS AT THE GRILL STATION. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT WAS POSTED IN PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).

  8. Jan 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDS WASHING SIGN IN MEN'S RESTROOMS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

      ICE BUCKET STORED ON FLOOR NEAR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF FLOOR.

  9. Jan 11, 2019 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED SOME SLIGHT DIRT/DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST REMOVE DIRT/DEBRIS. DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

  10. Apr 25, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      STAND UP 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST RAISE FLOOR THRESHOLD AT FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE/EXIT DOOR.

  11. Mar 31, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      ICE BIN MISSING A ACOVER AT BAR SERVICE NINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL

  12. May 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FAN VENT COVER IN THE WALK-IN BEER COOLER TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE KEG COOLER BEHIND THE BAR TO REMOVE LIQUID MOISTURE AND MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE ALONG THE FLOOR AND CABINET.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 2ND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. MANAGER MENTIONED THEY DO NO USE SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK OR REMOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FROM BEHIND BAR.

  13. May 6, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. MUST ALSO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  14. May 1, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE SIDE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACKING UP WASTE WATER WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE ADJACENT HAND SINK. ALSO, WASTE WATER NOTED BACKING UP INTO THE 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS VIOLATION

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. MUST ALSO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  15. Apr 29, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

      EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA WITH NO COLD RUNNING WATER. THE WATER AT THE HAND SINK IS REGISTERING BETWEEN 115-120 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD OR TEMPERED WATER AT THE HAND SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

      DISH WASHING FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. THE SIDE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS BACKING UP WASTE WATER WHEN WATER TURNED ON IN THE ADJACENT HAND SINK. ALSO, WASTE WATER NOTED BACKING UP INTO THE 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM THE 1ST COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR FOR PROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE MAIN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE COOK LINE. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE REAR BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE COOK LINE AND UNDER SINKS.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      STORE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE SANITARY CONTAINERS TO STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS. MUST ALSO STORE WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  16. Jun 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      ACCUMULATED GREASE AT THE FLOOR-WALL JUNCTURE UNDER THE GRILL AND STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED THE BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING CLOSEST TO THE MAIN DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT BAR WITHOUT 3 DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED CENTER BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

  17. Nov 22, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE SINKS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY BEHIND THE BAR.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK UNDER THE EAST BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. THE SOUTH BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR BOTH SINKS. THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

  18. Feb 11, 2013 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  19. Feb 1, 2013 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS AND EQUIPMENT IN THE DINING AREA AND BAR AREA. APPROXIMATELY 25 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALLS, DINING ROOM TABLES, AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR BEHIND THE BAR AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

  20. Feb 24, 2012 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CHIPPED COUNTER OVER AND ARROUND 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DIRTY FLOOR UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HAND SINK LOCATED UNDER COUNTER MAKING IT HARD TO GET TO SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAKE HAND SINK EASY TO ACCESS.

  21. Feb 10, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. A BIG CUTTING BOARD AT PREP AREA MUST BE SANDED, TO REMOVE CUTS OR GROOVES.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR OF CABINETS AT BAR AREA, PIPES UNDER ALL SINKS, FAN GUARDS/COMPRESSORS OF BEER KEG COOLERS-DUE TO HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS AROUND GARBAGE CANS AT THE BAR AREA MUST BE FREE OF FOOD STAINS/DUST BUIL-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST FIX A LEAK AT ELBOW PIPE OF HANDSINK IN LADIES BATHROOM.

  22. May 26, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING. WORN WITH DEEPO CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDSER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL BOTTLE TOPS ON FLOOR. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS AND CEILING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR AT BAR AREA. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.