What is Billy Goat Tavern & Grill's health inspection score?

Billy Goat Tavern & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 65 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Billy Goat Tavern & Grill last inspected?

Billy Goat Tavern & Grill was last inspected on February 19, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Billy Goat Tavern & Grill have?

Billy Goat Tavern & Grill has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Billy Goat Tavern & Grill safe to eat at?

Billy Goat Tavern & Grill has a safety score of 65/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Billy Goat Tavern & Grill serve?

Billy Goat Tavern & Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Billy Goat Tavern & Grill

Name: Billy Goat Tavern & Grill
Address: 430 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60611
Rating: 65

430 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/19/2025

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0Fair

American•Streeterville

Ranked #472 of 705 in StreetervilleBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Feb 19, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-35

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-15 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

430 N MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, IL 60611

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

May

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total

75/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT/ BEVERAGE TABLES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS, AND SELF SERVE CONDIMENT/TOPPING COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR LAMINATE IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−25 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Trash and Debris noted under bar counter and 3-comp sink, instructed to clean and maintain.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
Inadequate lighting in rear walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FRONT PREP AREA WITH DARK GROOVES AND DISCOLORATION. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TO ENSURE PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER STORED IN FRONT PREP AREA UNUSED REFRIGERATION UNIT, SHELVES AND COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Broken cooler door gasket at front kitchen double door cooler. Instructed to repair.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
clogged drain line at soda gun holder at bar service line, instructed to repair.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

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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