Goddess and the Baker
44 E Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 23, 2026
Goddess and the Baker was last inspected on June 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 23, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Prep area 3-door prep cooler doors rubber gaskets ripped. Instructed manager must repair/replace said 3-door cooler doors rubber gaskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
3 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated black dirt build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005. All ice inside ice machine voluntarily discarded.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found the following tcs foods held at improper temperatures between 44.6 f and 48.0 f- hummus, cut cucumbers, feta cheese, blue cheese, red peppers, corn, eggs, pico, sour cream and pesto. Instructed manager tcs foods must be held at 41.0 f or below if held cold. Priority violation 7-38-005. All out of temperature tcs foods voluntarily discarded. Foods discarded weight- 79 lbs, valued at $169.00.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 3-door prep cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at52.0 f, found hummus, sour cream, etc. Instructed manager to repair 3-door cooler, ambient air temperature must be 41.0 f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Prep area 3-door prep cooler doors rubber gaskets ripped. Instructed manager must repair/replace said 3-door cooler doors rubber gaskets.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated dust build up on walls around mop sink. Must clean walls and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed one food manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have a valid food allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed various tcs foods held at inadequate temperatures rainging from 46-52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all tcs foods are held at 41 f and below. Manager discarded 3 pounds cheese, 1 pound sliced tomatoes, 1 pound cooked corn, 3 pounds cooked vegetables, 5 pounds chicken, and 1 pound cut leafy greens ($200) priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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CriticalFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooler in prep area with an inadequate ambient air temperature of 52 f. Instructed manager to ensure all cold holding units have an ambient air temperature of 41 f and below. Cooler tagged. Priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed glue boards filled with roach carcasses. Instructed manager to remove.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed several employees in coffee prep and front assembly area with no hair restriants instructed manager to provide hair restraints.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors behind coolers with heavy debris build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed filters above griddle with grease build up. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Found tcs food at improper temperature: raw egg ranging temp of 63.6-f to 70.3f mentioned products were in cold hold unit on rear prep. Food discarded and denatured by manager; 3 pounds, $40.00 value priority violation:7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed bowls and kitchen pans not inverted. Instructed to invert equipment after sanitizing and air drying.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed all backflow preventer devices in dish area with excessive leaks, instructed to replace and maintain devices.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: No discard date found on food containers in walk-in cooler ( soup, salsa...) that is held for more than 24hours, instructed manager to label all TCS foods with discard date. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $10.
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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CriticalFood handling
Toxic chemicals weren’t labeled, stored, or used safely.
Inspector’s note: Found several fogging canisters of insecticide placed near clean dishes rack, Instructed manager not keep such material in kitchen area and only licensed pest control operator can apply such material. Priority foundation violation 7-38-015.
Official wording (code 28)
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Inadequate insects control, found 5 live cockroaches crawling on kitchen's wall behind ice maker and prep tables, Instructed manager to eliminate insects activity in all affected areas, pest control service recommended. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(A).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Staff were eating, drinking, or smoking where food is prepared.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handlers eating in kitchen, instructed to eat in designated area.
Official wording (code 6)
Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No probe food thermometer in facility, instructed ton obtain.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: In-use knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to keep in a sanitary area.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Cooler thermometer placed at rear of cooler, instructed to keep in warmest part of cooler.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found ice scoop being stored inside a dirty container. Must store ice scoop in a clean location protected from sources of contamination or inside machine with scoop handle out of ice.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Found low water pressure at the handwashing sink in the left unisex restroom. Must repair.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Must provide hand washing signage at the hand sink in the front coffee prep area.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods at improper temperatures in prep cooler in kitchen. Found cooked peppers @ 45.8f; cooked beans @ 48.9f; hummus @ 46.5f; sliced tomatoes @ 47.8f, and cooked eggs @ 46.8f. Instructed must keep all prepped tcs foods @ 41f or less at all times (in refrigeration). Operator voluntarily discarded denatured foods during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on foods packaged on site (deserts, baked goods, etc.) in the cooler at front counter. Food packaged in a food establishment, shall be labeled as specified by law. Labels must include the following: the common name of food; a list of ingredients; an accurate net quantity; the name and place of business of the manufacturer or packer, allergens and a sell by date. Must correctly label all prepackaged items at the front counter.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed aluminum foil used as a liner on wall of cook line. Must remove aluminum foil is not permitted as a liner. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of allergen training for all chicago food sanitation managers.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed 11/22/19 summary posted in facility. Instructed must post most recent inspection summary report (11/3/20) in plain view of customers at all times. Operator posted most recent summary during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: In use spoons and spatulas stored in stagnant water at cook line, instructed to keep in a clean container or in running water dipper well
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Open containers for employees drinks stored on prep table, instructed to keep away from prep tables.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
License · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: - must install a splash guard on the left side of the handwash sink in the coffee prep area. Observed the location of the paper towel holder is directly over the dish drying/prepping area at the handwash sinks in the coffee and front prep areas. Must move the paper towel holders to a location that prevent potential sources of contamination from handwashing. -
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: - observed the drop ceiling in the front prep area (that is protecting the area from utility pipes and foil duct coverings on the ceiling above) does not extend throughout the entire front prep area. Must provide. -
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: - must provide allergen training certification for all certified managers and maintain certificates on site. -
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 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.