What is Billy Goat North II Inc.'s health inspection score?

Billy Goat North II Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Billy Goat North II Inc. last inspected?

Billy Goat North II Inc. was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Billy Goat North II Inc. have?

Billy Goat North II Inc. has 22 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Billy Goat North II Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Billy Goat North II Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Billy Goat North II Inc.

Name: Billy Goat North II Inc.
Address: 700 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 85

700 E GRAND AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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Ranked #312 of 713 in Streeterville

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.1

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+26 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May

May 2023

1 inspections

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

5 high priority

3 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Nov 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection5 Canvass

Nov 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-204.11 OBSERVED SEPERATED ISLAND BAR AREA WITH NO HAND WASHING SINKS INSTALLED. AREA IS SEPERATE FROM OUTSIDE BAR AREA ATTACHED TO BUILDING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. AREA CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. INFORMED MANAGER SINK MUST BE INSTALLED BEFORE REOPENING SAID SECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High3 Med1 Basic

8 total

43/100inspection score

−57 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA. EMPLOYEES OBSERVED USING HAND WASHING SINK ON OTHER SIDE OF KITCHEN DOOR TO WASH HANDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED PORTABLE HAND WASHING SINK AT OUTSIDE SEPERATED BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A PLUMBED HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)NO CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINES WITH A BLACKISH PINK BUILD UP. OBSERVED INTERIOR OF SLUSHIE MACHINES WITH BLACK BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES ARE CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED COOLER WITH AN INADEQUATE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47-67 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE HELD AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 4 POUNDS SLICED TOMATOES, 1/4 POUND LETTUCE, 1/4 POUND SAUSAGE, AND 1 POUND CHEESE ( $60). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON MAIN MENU AT ORDERING COUNTER OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADD DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES NOT ACCURATE. TWO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS PLACED IN BROKEN COOLER SHOWED AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 20 AND 30. ACTUAL AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE RECORDED AT 69 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL AMBIENT AIR TEMEPERATURE DEVICES ARE ACCURATE WITHIN ( OR -) 3 F. MANAGER DISCARDED THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MAXIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE MEASURED AT 106 F BEFORE DROPPING TO 96 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER REACHES AND MAINTAINS A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND 110 F FOR ALL OTHER SINKS. ENGINEER ARRIVED ON SITE AND SERVICED WATER HEATER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−57 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HANDSINK AT BAR NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED HAND SOAP FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE HAND-SINK IN THE BAR AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BAR AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PIC INSTRUCTED STAFF TO EMPTY ICE BIN AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR SOUTHEAST SIDE OF BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.

Base deductions−34 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH SUGAR AND CHEESE NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER FOOD GRADE CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON LEFT SIDE OF LEFT DOOR ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO FREEZER IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON SMALL TWO DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT NEXT TO FREEZER IN PREP ARA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CASES OF WATER STORED ON FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER AT BASE OF PREP TABLE IN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH AND NONABSORBENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR LEAVING DOOR OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR, WASHROOMS LOCATED ON THE PREMISES SHALL BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH A TIGHT-FITTING AND SELF CLOSING DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN NEAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND ALONG BASE OF WALL IN BAR AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ICE BIN NEAR HANDWASHING SINK.

Base deductions−15 pts

May 23

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
No dates on cooked chicken container placed in double door cooler at rear kitchen. chicken cooked a day before 'per magr'. instructed to label TCS foods that's kept in cooler for more than 24hrs. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Ice scoop kept on ice cubes at bar ice bins, instructed to keep off ice cubes.

Base deductions−7 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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