What is Billy Goat IV Inc's health inspection score?

Billy Goat IV Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 98 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 IV Inc last inspected?

Billy Goat IV Inc was last inspected on February 26, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Billy Goat IV Inc have?

Billy Goat IV Inc has 18 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Billy Goat IV Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Billy Goat IV Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 98/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Billy Goat IV Inc serve?

Billy Goat IV Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Billy Goat IV Inc

Name: Billy Goat IV Inc
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 98

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/26/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #139 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 26, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-2

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

May 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

3 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

Oct

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

9 records on file

6 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO CURRENT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 25

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
NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERARION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
-202.18: **C** Ventilation Hood Systems, Filters OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS UNDERNATH THE HOODED VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSONAL FOOD ITEMS STORED INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEES SHALL EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF EXPOSED FOOD CANNOT RESULT.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND REAR WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD-UP ON FILTERS UNDERNATH THE HOODED VENT ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

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 RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES SO THAT THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FLOOR SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR AND AREA SURROUNDING GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.---ALSO OBSERVED DIRT BUILD-UP ON FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−6 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Basic

4 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED (BLACK) SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN-OFF ICE MAKER,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN BASEMENT STORAGE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MANUAL STOPPER UNDERNEATH FAR RIGHT COMPARTMENT AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−16 pts

Aug 22

Complaint 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
OBSERVED TIN FOIL/ PLASTIC WRAP ON SIDE OF GRILL. REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WET MOPS ON FLOOR. HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT SMALL FLY ACTIVITY.

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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