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Goddess And The Baker

121 W Wacker DR, Chicago, IL 60601 · Cook County

76cited violations
8serious tier
22inspections
38tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2476370
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025383
20245120
20233133
2021180
2020110
20192120
2018282
20174110
2016130

Inspections

  1. Oct 24, 2025 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  2. Oct 3, 2025 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Sep 24, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED PINK, BEIGE AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON LOWER SHIELD AND INTERIOR WALL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DESTROY ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      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

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      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

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      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

  4. Dec 16, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      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.

  5. Dec 9, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      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.

  6. Aug 9, 2024 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  7. Jun 11, 2024 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  8. Feb 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT CAFE SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Mar 2, 2023 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  10. Mar 1, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. observed a food handler chopping lettuce without using gloves, bare hand hand contact with chopped lettuce, instructed manager not to allow bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods. Priority violation 7-38-10. lettuce discarded valued at $10.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      Found the following food items held at improper temperature: 10 lbs of cooked fish at 51.4f, 2 lbs of Hummus at 49.7f, 20lbs of liquid eggs at 51.5f, 5lbs sliced deli at 52.5f, and 8lbs cooked chicken at 50.5f. instructed manager to keep All cold TCS foods held at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. food discarded valued at $150.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      Prep cooler at main prep kitchen with ambient air temperature of 54.5f, cooler is used to store TCS foods. instructed manager to keep all coolers temperature at 41f or lower. priority violation 7-38-005. cooler is tagged not allowed to use. must contact the office of CDPH for tag removal request.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Missing/ inaccurate thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide good working ones.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      food handlers not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WASHING FRUITS & VEGETABLES

      Ready-to-eat vegetables not washed during preparation and before service. observed a food handler chopping fresh whole lettuce out of the box and placing it in a tub then to walk-in cooler. no labels on lettuce box that indicates lettuce is prewashed. instructed manager that Raw fruits and vegetables are to be washed prior to their preparation or offered as RTE. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. lettuce discarded valued at $10.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent in kitchen. instructed to clean.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      staff in kitchen without a food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain

  11. Jan 4, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( chicken, deli, eggs...) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      improper thawing, frozen chicken left at room temp to thaw out, instructed to thaw TCS foods according to health code, ie.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.

  12. Oct 13, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      No certified food service manager on site while handling and service TCS foods c( chicken, deli, eggs... ) instructed to obtain. priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      Obstructed hand wash sink, found utensils placed in hand sink basin for front kitchen, instructed to keep hand sink free from any utensils. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to install.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      Grab and go pastry container not labeled properly. instructed to label according to health code.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      food not protected from customers contamination, found open ice container and coffee preparation area exposed to customers contamination, no lids, sneeze guard. instructed to protect food from customer's contamination. 7-38-005. manager placed lids over ice bins by the end of inspection.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      SNEEZE GUARD NOT REACHING TO COVER ALL COFFEE STATION PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND TO HAVE ALL PREP AREA/ ICE BINS PROTECTED FROM CUSTOMERS CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      Ice scoop placed on top of dusty ice maker, instructed on keep in a clean surface.

  13. Mar 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  14. Sep 10, 2019 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES, CHIA RICE PUDDING JAR, AND DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY JAR) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      3-307.11 OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO EXPOSED ICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  15. Sep 3, 2019 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED GRAB & GO FOOD ITEMS (CAKE SLICES, CHIA RICE PUDDING JAR, AND DARK CHOCOLATE RASPBERRY JAR) ON DISPLAY NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN THE REAR DISH AREA, WALL WITH BUSINESS LICENSES NEAR THE PREP AREA ENTRANCE AND THE WALL NEAR THE SELF-SERVICE WATER STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRY DOUBLE DOORS OPEN AND NOT PROTECTED AGAINST THE ENTRY OF PEST. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT DOORS SHOULD BE CLOSED AND TIGHT-FITTING.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO EXPOSED ICE.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD IN THE FRONT COFFEE SERVICE AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH HANGING ON COUNTER SURFACES IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      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.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

      NOTED NO CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT AND TO DISPLAYED IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

  16. Oct 26, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

      FOUND OPEN BEVERAGES FOR EMPLOYEES ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY

    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER PREPARING DELI SANDWICHES WITH HIS BARE HANDS, INSTRUCTED MGR NOT TO ALLOW BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-10

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHING MACHINE NOT SANITIZING AT FINAL RINSE, 0PPM OBTAINED AT CL TEST STRIP, MACHINE WAS BEING USED DURING INSPECTION,INSTRUCTED MGR TO PROVIDE PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025

    • Severity not stated

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      FOUND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.

  17. Jan 26, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      BULK-FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      LARGE ORANGE JUICER LOCATED IN DINING ROOM WHERE JUICING IN LIDED CUPS IS PERFORMED, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE JUICER TO KITCHEN AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK NEXT TO DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATED.

  18. Nov 7, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RANCH DRESSINGS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUD FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATIONS UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  19. Oct 31, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM, LOCATED IN THE MIDDLE OF BOTH DOORS AND A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM LOCATED IN BOTH CORNERS OF BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE BOTH FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS RODENT PROOFED AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      OBSERVED SOME POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (RANCH DRESSINGS) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUD FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS LOCATED UNDER THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND THE ICE MACHINE AND UNDER ALL REFRIGERATIONS UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  20. Mar 31, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES (PREPPING COFFEE AND FOOD) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

  21. Mar 22, 2017 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      OBSERVED 4 GARBAGE CANS OVER FLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND TOPS OF GARBAGE CANS NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED TO NOT HAVE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AT ANY TIME. LIDS ARE SUPPOSED TO BE TIGHT FITTING AT ALL TIMES. RECOMMENDED A DUMPSTER INSTEAD OF GARBAGE CANS OR ADDITIONAL GARBAGE PICK UP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

      OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (TURKEY, HUMMUS) ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS) ARE BEING HANDLED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE REAR 2 DOOR AND 3 DOOR COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD BY UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES (PREPPING COFFEE AND FOOD) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.

  22. Aug 18, 2016 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Front counter shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floors throughout premises, under heavy equipment, front counter and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.