GODDESS AND THE BAKER.
121 W WACKER DR · LOOP, CHICAGO
12 of 22 inspections passed, 5 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 12 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 242025FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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.
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
DEC 162024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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.
DEC 92024FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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AUG 92024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
JUN 112024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED THROUGHOUT THE MAIN COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP WIPE CLOTHS IN PROPER SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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.
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
FEB 212024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT CAFE SINK BEHIND BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 12023PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
Missing/ inaccurate thermometer in prep coolers, instructed to provide good working ones.
food handlers not wearing hair restraints. instructed to wear.
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.
Heavy dust build-up noted on ceiling vent in kitchen. instructed to clean.
Inadequate lighting in walk-in cooler, instructed to provide.
staff in kitchen without a food handlers certificate, instructed to obtain
JAN 42023PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
improper thawing, frozen chicken left at room temp to thaw out, instructed to thaw TCS foods according to health code, ie.
food handler with long beard not wearing beard restraint, instructed to wear.
OCT 132021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
Missing thermometer in several prep coolers, instructed to install.
Grab and go pastry container not labeled properly. instructed to label according to health code.
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.
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.
Ice scoop placed on top of dusty ice maker, instructed on keep in a clean surface.
MAR 272020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND DRIED AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
SEP 102019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
SEP 32019FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED MISSING ICE BIN COVER AT FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION TO EXPOSED ICE.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS IN UNISEX WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
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.
OCT 262018PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND OPEN BEVERAGES FOR EMPLOYEES ON PREP TABLE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY
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
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
FOUND EMPLOYEE PERSONAL CLOTHING STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE.
JAN 262018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
BULK-FOOD CONTAINER ( SUGAR ) NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD STRAINERS IN POOR REPAIR, LOOSE WIRES NOTED. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.
LARGE ORANGE JUICER LOCATED IN DINING ROOM WHERE JUICING IN LIDED CUPS IS PERFORMED, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE JUICER TO KITCHEN AREA.
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CLOTHING ARTICLES STORED ON CLEAN UTENSILS RACK NEXT TO DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SEPARATED.
NOV 72017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
OCT 312017FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
MAR 312017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES (PREPPING COFFEE AND FOOD) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
MAR 222017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED MOP HEAD BEING STORED DOWNWARD BY UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOME EMPLOYEES (PREPPING COFFEE AND FOOD) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
AUG 182016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Front counter shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors throughout premises, under heavy equipment, front counter and storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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