Goddess and the Baker
Last inspected: Oct 24, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Goddess and the Baker, the earliest from 2016. Inspectors last stopped by on Oct 24, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited six times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 24, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 3, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2025
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT 50 PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN FACILITY AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50.5-57.7F. OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.9F FOR SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR ACROSS FROM HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.5F FOR WALK IN COOLER AND OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 57.7 FOR SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(LABELED KITCHEN 3) IN REAR PREP WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN REAR ACROSS HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING PREP AREA AND SMALL ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT(LABELED KITCHEN 3) IN REAR PREP WITH COOKING EQUIPMENT. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION 9/25/25 OBSERVED PROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 41.9F IN WALK IN COOLER AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.2-63.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, FRUIT CUPS WITH HONEYDEW AND CANTALOUPE CHUNKS(51.3-59.0F), MILK(46.2-54.5F), HALF N HALF(53.1F), SLICED TOMATOES(47.5F), SMOKED SALMON(49.6F), BLUE CHEESE(49.3F), COJITA CHEESE(47.8F), HARD BOILED EGGS(63.7F), TURKEY(48.2-48.6F), HAM(47.3F), FETA CHEESE(48.6-48.7F), SHREDDED CHIHUAHUA CHEESE(49.1F), TZATZIKI SAUCE(49.1-49.3F), HUMMUS(50.4-50.9F), CHEDDAR CHEESE(50.9-52.7F), SLICED SWISS CHEESE(52.0-52.5F), BUTTER(53.4F), CHICKEN(48.6-56.8F), RAW EGGS IN SHELL(49.6-52.7F), LIQUID EGGS(46.2-48.0F), COUSCOUS(50.5F), CREAM CHEESE(56.3-57.2F), MASCARPONE CHEESE(55.4F), QUINOA(47.5-48.0F), PARMESAN CHEESE(47.8F), MOZZARELLA CHEESE(47.7-54.5F), HEAVY CREAM(55.6-56.5F), ARGULA(48.9-49.6F), YOGURT PARFAIT CUPS(55.2-55.4F), PICO DE GALLO(50.5-54.5F), TURKEY BACON(52.3F) AND ROMAINE LETTUCE(57.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $2900 WEIGHING 235LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE ON MENU NOT STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE DISCLOSURE ON MENU DISCLOSURE SO IT SHALL STATE ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK CAN BE SERVED COOKED TO ORDER OR UNDERCOOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN SUCH AREAS AS FRONT PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, SMALL STORAGE AREA NEAR UTILITY SINK AND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/25/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF CHLORINE SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 9/25/25 OBSERVED CHLORINE TEST KIT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK, BEIGE AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER SHIELD AND INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON GREEN AND SILVER SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM ALL SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN, INSTRUCTED NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF A CORROSION RESISTANT, NONABSORBENT AND SMOOTH MATERIAL.
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Dec 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Dec 9, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIVE BIRD ON THE PREMISES IN THE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SCHEDULE PEST CONTROL SERVICES TO REMOVE LIVE BIRD FROM THE PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP COOLERS IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP ALL WIPING CLOTHS STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 9, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jun 11, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF LIGHT PINK RESIDUE ON THE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR UTILITY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SCHEDULE A CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS FLOOR MATS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE FLOOR COVERINGS THAT ARE A NON-ABSORBENT, NON-CORROSIVE, SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Feb 21, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON THE HANDSINK SPLASH GUARDS NEAR KITCHEN ENTRANCE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT CAFE SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 2, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 1, 2023
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. observed a food handler chopping lettuce without using gloves, bare hand hand contact with chopped lettuce, instructed manager not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-10. lettuce discarded valued at $10.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: Found the following food items held at improper temperature: 10 lbs of cooked fish at 51.4f, 2 lbs of Hummus at 49.7f, 20lbs of liquid eggs at 51.5f, 5lbs sliced deli at 52.5f, and 8lbs cooked chicken at 50.5f. instructed manager to keep All cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $150.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: Prep cooler at main prep kitchen with ambient air temperature of 54.5f, cooler is used to store TCS foods. instructed manager to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.
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Washing fruits & vegetables
Inspector notes: Ready-to-eat vegetables not washed during preparation and before service. observed a food handler chopping fresh whole lettuce out of the box and placing it in a tub then to walk-in cooler. no labels on lettuce box that indicates lettuce is prewashed. instructed manager that Raw fruits and vegetables are to be washed prior to their preparation or offered as RTE. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. lettuce discarded valued at $10.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing/ inaccurate thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide good working ones.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: food handlers not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent in kitchen. instructed to clean.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: staff in kitchen without a food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain
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Jan 4, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli, eggs...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: improper thawing, frozen chicken left at room temp to thaw out, instructed to thaw TCS foods according to health code, ie.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Oct 13, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and service TCS foods c( chicken, deli, eggs... ) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Obstructed hand wash sink, found utensils placed in hand sink basin for front kitchen, instructed to keep hand sink free from any utensils. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to install.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Grab and go pastry container not labeled properly. instructed to label according to health code.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: food not protected from customers contamination, found open ice container and coffee preparation area exposed to customers contamination, no lids, sneeze guard. instructed to protect food from customer's contamination. 7-38-005. manager placed lids over ice bins by the end of inspection.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SNEEZE GUARD NOT REACHING TO COVER ALL COFFEE STATION PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO HAVE ALL PREP AREA/ ICE BINS PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scoop placed on top of dusty ice maker, instructed on keep in a clean surface.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Sep 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES, CHIA RICE PUDDING JAR, AND DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY JAR) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11 OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO EXPOSED ICE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Sep 3, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES, CHIA RICE PUDDING JAR, AND DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY JAR) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE REAR DISH AREA, WALL WITH BUSINESS LICENSES NEAR THE PREP AREA ENTRANCE AND THE WALL NEAR THE SELF-SERVICE WATER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT AND TO DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOUBLE DOORS OPEN AND NOT PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOORS SHOULD BE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO EXPOSED ICE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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Oct 26, 2018
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING DELI SANDWICHES WITH HIS BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-10
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED AT CL TEST STRIP, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: FOUND OPEN BEVERAGES FOR EMPLOYEES ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
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Jan 26, 2018
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LARGE ORANGE JUICER LOCATED IN DINING ROOM WHERE JUICING IN LIDED CUPS IS PERFORMED, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE JUICER TO KITCHEN AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK NEXT TO DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATED.
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Nov 7, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RANCH DRESSINGS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUD FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATIONS UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 31, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS AND A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LOCATED IN BOTH CORNERS OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RANCH DRESSINGS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUD FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATIONS UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 31, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES (PREPPING COFFEE AND FOOD) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 22, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 GARBAGE CANS OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TOPS OF GARBAGE CANS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AT ANY TIME. LIDS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED A DUMPSTER INSTEAD OF GARBAGE CANS OR ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY, HUMMUS) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR AND 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD BY UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES (PREPPING COFFEE AND FOOD) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 18, 2016
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Front counter shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors throughout premises, under heavy equipment, front counter and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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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 Oct 24, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goddess and the Baker?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” 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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