SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

EGGY'S AND GODDESS AND THE BAKER.

BEAT. 39/100

165 W SUPERIOR ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Last inspected April 29, 2026 · passed with conditions

Failed 3 of 9 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
9
4 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
28
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jul 2021

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2026
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WASHBOWL SINK INSIDE SINGLE OCCUPANCY UNISEX RESTROOM MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 70.6F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT ACCEPTABLE TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINOROther
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2617338 DATED 5/13/2025. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 13
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED CUSTOMER WITH LIVE DOG INSIDE THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT AND MANAGEMENT DID NOT ADDRESS THE ISSUE WITH CUSTOMER DURING THIS INSPECTION.ADVISED MANAGEMENT NO LIVE ANIMALS ARE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-40-060,CITATION ISSUED.

MAY 6
2025
FAILED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP FRYER,EXTERIOR TOP/SIDE SURFACES OF THE DISHMACHINE,STORAGE RACKS WITH ACCUMULATED DRIED-UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP ON TOP LID OF THE GREASE CONTAINER AND ON THE GROUND SURROUNDING SAID GREASE CONTAINER.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND ITS SURROUNDING AREA AND MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD SPILLAGE ON/UNDER AROUND FOOD EQUIPMENTS IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND AROUND THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALLS NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND MAINTAIN SO IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS ON CEILING VENTILATION COVERS IN THE 2ND FLOOR KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

AUG 14
2024
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Juicer too close to hand wash sink, instructed to keep hand sink easily accessible.

DEC 5
2023
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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NOV 29
2023
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM LOCATE IN THE 2ND FLOOR WEST SIDE OF BUSINESS. WATER TEMPERATURE 52.3F AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN HOT WATER AT THE MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. FACILITY HAS ANOTHER UNISEX WASHROOM WITH CLOSE PROXIMITY TO BE USE FOR CUSTOMERS AND EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINIK IN 2ND FLOOR FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FRONT PREP AREA PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN 2ND FLOOR REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

DEC 1
2022
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CAKE SLICES SOLD "TO GO" WITH NO LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH ALLERGEN AND TRACEBACK INFORMATION.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 6
2021
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP OR SERVER STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.

JUL 29
2021
FAILED
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES ONSITE FOR VOMIT/DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES OR KIT, AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP OR SERVER STATION AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN.

SERIOUSOther
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT NOT CORRECTLY DISPLAYED ON MENU, INSTRUCTED TO ADD *ASTERISK BY LANGUAGE AND TO ANY EGG ENTREES IT APPLIES TO. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ONSITE DURING LICENSE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A PEST CONTROL PROVIDER AND KEEP LOG BOOK AND THEIR IDPH LICENSE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SNEEZE GUARD AT THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER PROTECTING THE ICE BIN AND THE ESPRESSO MACHINE PREVENTING CONTAMINATION FROM CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SNEEZE GUARD AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND 3-COMP SINK, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVE LOOSE FACET ON DUMP SINK IN 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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