Goddess and the Baker
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2025
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Score
Goddess and the Baker has been inspected 20 times since 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 31, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Goddess and the Baker is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF PINK RESIDUE IN THE CORNER PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE SCOOP BEING STORED ON DUSTY SURFACE ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN LOCATION PROTECTED FROM SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION OR INSIDE MACHINE WITH SCOOP HANDLE OUT OF ICE.
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Apr 26, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Aug 22, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink at front prep area, found utensils ( large strainer) stored in hand sink basin, instructed to keep hand wash sink free from any obstruction. Priority foundation violation 7-38-03(C).
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No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
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Jul 20, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: soiled Wiping cloth stored on cutting board, Instructed to keep in A sanitized solution.
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Jun 7, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE BACK PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS COOKED EGGS AT 49.2F AND 10 DOZENS OF RAW EGGS AT 55.3F THAT WERE SITTING OUT. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 10 DOZENS OF EGGS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRANOLA, SALT AND SUGAR OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN CONTAINERS BY THE BACK PREP STATION WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING FOOD.
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Jan 28, 2022
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO SIGNAGE FOR VACCINE/MASK REQUIRMENT IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Jun 1, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 8 LS OF LIQUID EGGS HELD AT 50.1F, 2 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 52.3F, COOCKED SAUSAGE AT 85.4F. FOOD CONTAINERS ON ICE/PREP COOLER HELD NEXT TO HEAT SOURCE OR ON COUNTER TOP AT ROOM TEMPERATURE.. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: SERVING SUNNYSIDE EGGS WITHOUT CONSUMER ADVISORY, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 9, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 13, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (milk, cream) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN REACH IN COOLER UNDER CAPPUCCINO MACHINE. FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RAGING FROM 47F- 48F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG ON DISPLAY BOARD MENU AND TO-GO MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (eggs) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. no CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE BREWER LOCATED ON SOUTH EAST WALL . A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.MUST PROVIDE.-
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: FOUND SUMMARY REPORT COVERED. SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE POSTED IN A CONSPICUOUS PLACE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE.
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Oct 11, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (MILK, TURMERIC CONCENTRATE ) AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 53 F - 46 F, LOCATED IN COLD HOLDING ACROSS FROM CAPPUCCINO MACHINE . INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL SAID TCS FOODS, COST OF ALL FOODS $100 AT 5 GALLONS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED STEAK, COOKED CHICKEN) HELD FOR 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. MUST PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ALL RTE, TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGG ON MENU. SAID ITEM CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE, FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON COFFEE BREWER LOCATED ON SOUTH EAST WALL . MUST PROVIDE, A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED. -
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLE LID WARPED, UNABLE TO CLOSE. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING LIDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA ON WEST WALL. MUST REPLACE.
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Nov 16, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 9, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 LBS OF COOKED SLICES SALMON AT 64.4F THAT WAS LEFT AT COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $40
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 50 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AT FRONT SERVICE LINE, INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE INSECTS ACTIVITY, PEST CONTROLS SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: HEAVILY SOILED APRONS FOR FOOD HANDLERS, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR CLEAN ATTIRE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON CUTTING BOARD, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN SANI BUCKET
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: A STAND UP COOLER DOOR INTERIOR SURFACE IS MISSING A COVER WITH EXPOSED STYROFOAM, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE.
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Feb 22, 2018
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 3 DOOR PREP COOLER, WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE, NOT MAINTAINING THE PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. DURING THE INSPECTION THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF SAID PREP COOLER WAS 60F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION SAID COOLER WAS AT 39F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES; 6 LBS OF DELI MEAT AT 59.1F, 5 LBS OF TUNA AT 57.0F, 1 DOZEN BOILED EGGS AT 52.7F, 2 LBS OF CHICK PEAS AT 58.8F, 13 LBS OF HUMMUS AT 51.4F-58F, 20 LBS OF CHOPPED GREENS AT 51F, 5 LBS OF CHEESE AT 53F, 2 LBS OF DICED TOMATOES AT 51.4F, 2 LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 52F, AND 9 LBS OF CREAMY SALAD DRESSING CONTAINERS AT 55.6F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED 6 LBS OF CHICKEN SOUP AT 120F IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. TOTAL PRICE OF FOODS DISCARDED WAS $1316.67 INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140F OR ABOVE AND ALL COLD HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 LBS OF REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGED COOKED CHICKEN IN A CONTAINER OF WATER AND AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 67.3F, EMPLOYEE STATES THAT THE PACKAGES OF CHICKEN WERE BEING DEFROSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS PROPERLY THAW ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS EITHER UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR IN A COLD HOLDING UNIT. THAWING OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS CAN NOT BE DONE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE PROPER CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA EXPOSED HAND SINK AND UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF DRY STORAGE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES THAT FOOD IS HANDLED.
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Aug 16, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DAMAGED RUBBER GASKETS FOR MAIN KITCHEN PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIVE POTTERY PLANTS NOTED IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Jan 21, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FRESH JUICE CONTAINERS DIPLAUED FOR SALED NOT LABELED WITH DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: LIVE POTTERY PLANTS KEPT ON PREP TEBLE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Apr 23, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 22, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTER AT THE COFFEE MAKERS AND ALL EQUIPMENT DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO THE WATER SUPPLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goddess and the Baker last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goddess and the Baker on file is from Mar 31, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goddess and the Baker?
Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Goddess and the Baker.
Has Goddess and the Baker's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Goddess and the Baker have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Goddess and the Baker means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Goddess and the Baker inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Goddess and the Baker is inspected around two times per year on average.
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