Goddess and the Baker Madison
Last inspected: Dec 31, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Goddess and the Baker Madison nine times, with records going back to 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 31, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “warewashing facilities”, which has been cited four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 31, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 46.0-63.7F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, BROWNIE TRIFLE(51.8F), YOGURT PARFAIT(57.9F), GREEK YOGURT(46.0-49.1F), RICE PUDDING(48.7-52.3F) AND FRUIT CUPS CONTAINING CANTALOUPE CHUNKS(62.4-63.7F) 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 $404 WEIGHING 26LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. CORRECTED ON SITE PROOF OF PURCHASE PROVIDED FOR PURCHASE OF IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR MEASURING SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS AND OTHER DISHES BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL NECESSARY ITEMS NOT ON PREMISES FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES ALL NECESSARY ITEMS TO FOLLOW WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. CORRECTED ON SITE PROOF OF PURCHASE PROVIDED FOR PURCHASE OF NOROVIRUS CLEAN UP KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY ITEMS FOR COMPLYING WITH PROCEDURE AVAILABLE ON SITE WHEN EMPLOYEES RESPOND TO VOMITTING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS PROVIDED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(2 GALLONS OF 2 PERCENT MILK) STORED IN WALK IN COOLER BEYOND DISCARD DATE OF 12/25/25. FOOD VALUED AT $10/WEIGHING 17LBS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED BY MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MONITOR DISCARD DATES ON REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LEFT SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BARISTA AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN BARISTA AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED TO THE LEFT OF THE HANDWASHING SINK.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON INTERIOR OF VENT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSRUCTED TO REMOVE UNECCESSARY ITEMS OR ORGANIZE THE AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 19, 2024
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS TO MEASURE THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE IN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET IN USE WPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTERS AND SHELVES IN THE BARISTA STATION. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS STORED IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET IN UTILTTY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOPS WHEN NOT IN USE TO ALLOW TO DRY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Using disposable cups as a food scoop, Instructed to use proper scoop.
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Jun 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 1, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BOTH BATHROOMS AT 86.8F TO 90.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.BUILDING MAINTANCE CAME ON SITE TO FIX AND HOT WATER GOT TO 104.4F.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE PREPARING/HANDLING FOOD.
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Jul 6, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: SPOONS STORED IN STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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May 1, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 21, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESPRESSO MACHINE CONDIMENT STATION ON THE FRONT SERVICE LINE. MANAGER STATES FINISHED PRODUCT (COFFEE) AND CONDIMENTS(CINNAMON, CARAMEL, CHOC, ETC.) WILL BE STORED AT SAID STATION. FOUND NO BARRIER TO PREVENT CUSTOMER CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A FOOD GUARD TO ACT AS A BARRIER FROM CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EGGS ON MENU SAID ITEM IS SERVED UNDER COOKED. FACILITY PROVIDED FOOTNOTE AND REMINDER. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE FOOTNOTE, DISCLOSURE (*) AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE INADEQUATELY WASHING AT 140 F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN SPRAY TYPE WAREWASHERS THAT USE HOT WATER TO SANITIZE MAY NOT BE LESS THAN: FOR A STATIONARY RACK 150 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE ON SITE. IN HOT WATER MECHANICAL WAREWASHING OPERATIONS, AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR SHALL BE PROVIDED AND READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE UNCOVERED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED GARBAGE RECEPTACLE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Goddess and the Baker Madison last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Goddess and the Baker Madison on file is from Dec 31, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Goddess and the Baker Madison?
Across the inspection record, “warewashing facilities” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Goddess and the Baker Madison.
Has Goddess and the Baker Madison's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Goddess and the Baker Madison have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Goddess and the Baker Madison means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Goddess and the Baker Madison inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Goddess and the Baker Madison is inspected around two times per year on average.
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