Billy Goat
Last inspected: Jun 2, 2025
86
Score
Billy Goat, located at 222 W Merchandise Mart Plz in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on June 2, 2025, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations, including issues with approved thawing methods, in-use utensil storage, and allergen training. Across 16 scored inspections, Billy Goat has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
16
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 2, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 12, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 7, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 14, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Nov 9, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 10, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jun 22, 2020
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 26, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 26, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 1, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Oct 30, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 18, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 10, 2012
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Violations — Jun 2, 2025 Inspection
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
35
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 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.
43
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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