Conditional

Goddess and the Baker

181 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60602

Restaurant ZIP 60602 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Dec 31, 2025

Goddess and the Baker was last inspected on December 31, 2025 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

December 31, 2025 · Complaint

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 critical3 general
  • CriticalManagement & training

    No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 5)

    Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 22)

    Proper cold holding temperatures

  • CriticalFood temperature

    Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

    Inspector’s note: 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

    Official wording (code 23)

    Proper date marking and disposition

  • GeneralFood handling

    Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 44)

    Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 48)

    Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: 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.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

9 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed clutter in the rear storage area. Insructed to remove uneccessary items or organize the area and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide visible thermometers to measure the ambient air temperature in all reach-in coolers in the kitchen.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet mop stored inside of mop bucket in utiltty area. Instructed to hang mops when not in use to allow to dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Using disposable cups as a food scoop, Instructed to use proper scoop.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

  4. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  5. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signage at hand washing sink in front area. Instructed manager to provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 50)

      Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible thermometer on site at time of inspection. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler not wearing hair restraint, instructed to wear.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Spoons stored in standing water, instructed to keep in a clean dry container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      No warning to customers about raw or undercooked food.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 25)

      Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

    • CriticalFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Found women's toilet room receptacle uncovered. Instructed manager to provide closed garbage receptacle.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no proof of allergen training onsite. Instructed manager to provide proof of allergen training for all city of chicago food service managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.