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The Goddess West Loop

911 W Randolph St, Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant ZIP 60607 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 22, 2026

The Goddess West Loop was last inspected on June 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 6 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 22, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

2 critical3 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: 5-202.12 (b-d) metered faucet at handwash sink in womens toilet room unable to maintain constant flow of water for at least 15 seconds. Instd to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) exterior of ice machine with calcium accumalation, interior panel and chute of ice machine soiled. Instd to detail clean and maintain

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-305.11: food storage on walk in freezer floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches on proper shelving (no milk crates) and maintain

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: 3-305.12: dry storage in basement underneath sewer lines that are not shielded. Instd to shield such lines or remove all from underneath and maintain

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: 3-304.12: ice scoop improperly stored in open wire rack on side of ice machine, scoop touching surface that has excessive calcium accumulation. Instd to store ice scoop properly/protected and maintain

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certfiied manager on site while handling tcs foods (chicken, eggs, etc). Instd to have on site at all times. Citation issued 7-38-012 priority foundation

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspection history

13 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Metered faucet at handwash sink in womens toilet room unable to maintain constant flow of water for at least 15 seconds. Instd to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of ice machine with calcium accumalation, interior panel and chute of ice machine soiled. Instd to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Surface temperature of high temperature warewashing unit at 140f-143f when multiple cycles completed and as measured by an irreverssible registering temperature indicator. Instd to repair and have surface temperature measured at 160f. Unit tagged and held for inspection until repaired and reinspected by cdph. Instd to use 3-compartment sink to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. . Citation issued priority 7-38-025.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food storage on walk in freezer floor. Instd to elevate 6 inches on proper shelving (no milk crates) and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage in basement underneath sewer lines that are not shielded. Instd to shield such lines or remove all from underneath and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Ice scoop improperly stored in open wire rack on side of ice machine, scoop touching surface that has excessive calcium accumulation. Instd to store ice scoop properly/protected and maintain

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a food handling employee cutting vegetables in the rear food prep area and handling the ready-to-eat foods with their bare hands. Management instructed that no bare hand contact is allowed with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed ready-to-eat foods (chicken breast, egg and tuna salad and salad dressings) stored in the walk-in cooler and prep cooler beyond the 7-day maximum use by date. Management instructed to use or discard all expired food products within 7 days with the prep date counting as day #1. Priority violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Replace the torn door gasket on the prep cooler door in the rear food prep area.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager present while tcs foods (soups and salads) were being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several food handling employees without a food handler training certificate on the premises. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · 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: 4-101.19 observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  4. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the front salad cold holding unit, such as 7lbs of chicken at 45.2f, 10lbs of chicken salad at 47.8f and 7 lbs of pasta salad at 47.4f. Manager discarded and denatured a total of 24 lbs at $300. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed facility equipment for cold holding in disrepair. Noted salad bar cooler to be at improper temperature at 55f. Informed person in charge to repair or replace for proper cold holding of 41 degrees f or below. Tagged unit. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted and service area and stored on floor in basement storage areas. Instructed manager to invert and elevate all single service articles off floor.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the prep and storage areas. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6" off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

  5. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed food handlers at the front counter area prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

  6. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed tcs foods held at improper internal temperatures in the kitchen prep cold holding unit, such as 3 lbs of tuna at 49.2f, 3 lbs of dice chicken at 47.8f, and 3 lbs of ham at 47.4f. The manager discarded and denatured a total of 9lbs at $120. All cold tcs food must maintain 41f or below. Priority violation. Citation issued 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Noted improper cold-hold temperature of 50.1f at kitchen cold-hold unit. Informed all refrigerator units shall maintain a proper temperature of 41f and below. The refrigerator unit must not be used until reinspected by the chicago department of public health (cdph). Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers at the front counter area prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wet wiping cloths on several prep surface areas. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food. Must maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  7. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-305.11 observed food containers stored on the floor in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the basement storage area. Instructed manager to properly store and protect food items from contamination while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloths inside walk-in cooler. Instructed to properly store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution between uses to prevent contamination of equipment & food.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation hood and filters above the cooking equipment in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and maintain at all times.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  9. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Found trays of bacon and bread stored directly next to the prep/dish area handwashing sink. Instructed to install a splash guard on the right side of the hand sink to prevent contamination or relocate the trays of open food away from the handwash sink.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed milk crates being used for storage and shelving throughout the prep and basement areas and inside the walk-in cooler. Must remove milk crates and provide storage/shelving units free of unnecessary crevices and designed to be easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without training. Instructed management that all employees who handle or prepare food must complete food handler training and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed expired and missing allergen training certificates. Instructed management that all employees who have a city of chicago food manager certificate must complete allergen training and keep certificates on site.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-- instructed to clean puddle of water on floor and green moldy substance leading to stairway 2nd floor office in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  11. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed salmon at improper cold holding temperature at 62.6f. Also observed the following tcs foods at improper cold holding temperature. Cooked brussel sprouts found at 64.2f, stuffed veggie samosas found at 70.1f, hard boiled eggs found at 48.7f, spring mix salad found at 53.2f, spinach found at 49.8f, romaine lettuce found at 43.8f, cheddar cheese found at 49.6f, blue cheese found at 49.1f, chicken breast found at 52.8f, chopped ham found at 50.5f, tofu found at 48.7f, feta cheese found at 45.3f, kale found at 52.3f, cooked eggplant found at 70.2f, stuffed chicken samosas found at 70.2f, meatloaf found at 69.7f, roasted potatoes found at 47.7f, carrot harissa salad found at 48.2f, beef found at 59.1f, steak cheese pie found at 69.2f and daya cheese found at 46.2f. Food has been discarded and denatured. All food weighing approximately 200 lbs at a cost of $400.00. Tcs foods must be…

      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 12 jars of packaged pickles for customer self service without an expiration date. Pickles have been discarded and denatured. Food weighing approximately 30 lbs at a cost of $175.00. Observed cooked meat pies without an expiration date. Also observed packaged salami and chorizo for customer self service without an expiration date. Food has been tagged and held for inspection. Must be able to provide expiration date. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed improper ambient temperature inside of salad bar cooler at 45.5f. Also observed improper ambient temperature inside of prep cooler at sautee station reading at 48.4f. Proper ambient temperature inside of a cold holding unit must be at 41.0f or below. Priority violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED MULTIPLE PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS FOR CUSTOMER SELF SERVICE WITHOUT PROPER FOOD LABELS (YOGURT PARFAITS, HUMMUS, EGG SALAD, CHICKEN SALAD, SPINACH LASAGNA, TURKEY POT PIE, COOKED VEGTABLES, COOKED CHICKEN BREASTS, CHICKEN FINGERS, COOKED SALMON, SHEPARD'S PIE, FETA DIP). MUST Identity (name of food), Net Quantity of Contents, Ingredient List, Major Food Allergens, Business Name and Address, Nutrition Facts (if applicable), Safe Handling Instructions (applicable to raw Meat and Poultry.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL TRASH AND RECYCLABLES INSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LID SHUT TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(b). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean puddle of water on floor and green moldy substance leading to stairway 2nd floor office in basement.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS FROM 2/10/2022, REPORT #2549675. INSTRUCTED TO POST RECENT SUMMARY REPORT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(b). CITATION ISSUED.

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  12. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food storage racks stored under waste water pipe in basement storage area. Must cover waste water pipe or store food items/ to go containers away from waste water pipe.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

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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.