Goddess And The Baker
44 E GRAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60611 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2677092
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
| 2024 | 3 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | 2 | 8 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2019 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 23, 2026 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA 3-DOOR PREP COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID 3-DOOR COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
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Severity not stated
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Jun 16, 2026 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
PREP AREA 3-DOOR PREP COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SAID 3-DOOR COOLER DOORS RUBBER GASKETS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND MOP SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Dec 5, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Nov 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
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.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED GLUE BOARDS FILLED WITH ROACH CARCASSES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES IN COFFEE PREP AND FRONT ASSEMBLY AREA WITH NO HAIR RESTRIANTS INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND COOLERS WITH HEAVY DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE WITH GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Serious
Priority
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Dec 9, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
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Severity not stated
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED BOWLS AND KITCHEN PANS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT EQUIPMENT AFTER SANITIZING AND AIR DRYING.
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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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED ALL BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICES IN DISH AREA WITH EXCESSIVE LEAKS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DEVICES.
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Serious
Priority
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Mar 27, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
Result: Pass.
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Mar 20, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
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).
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Sep 18, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE
Observed a food handlers eating in kitchen, instructed to eat in designated area.
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
No probe food thermometer in facility, instructed ton obtain.
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
In-use knives wedged between prep coolers, instructed to keep in a sanitary area.
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Severity not stated
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Sep 8, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
Cooler thermometer placed at rear of cooler, instructed to keep in warmest part of cooler.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 15, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE LEFT UNISEX RESTROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Severity not stated
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Apr 26, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
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.
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
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).
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Severity not stated
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Nov 3, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
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
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OPEN CONTAINERS FOR EMPLOYEES DRINKS STORED ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY FROM PREP TABLES.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 22, 2019 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
- 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. -
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
- 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. -
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
- MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES ON SITE. -
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.