Short Form Complaint
Oct 24, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 24, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Goddess And The Baker
121 W Wacker Dr
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8 inspectionsComplaint Re-Inspection
Oct 3, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 3, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Sep 24, 2025
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s 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
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 25Food temperature
Official wording
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
Inspector’s 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
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s 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
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s 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
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s 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
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 24, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint Re-Inspection
Dec 16, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 16, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Dec 9, 2024
Fail
2 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 9, 2024 · Original Source
Short Form Complaint
Aug 9, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 9, 2024 · Original Source
Complaint
Jun 11, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 21, 2024
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT CAFE SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
Inspector’s 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.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 21, 2024 · Original Source