What is Hilda's Kitchen Inc.'s health inspection score?

Hilda's Kitchen Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hilda's Kitchen Inc. last inspected?

Hilda's Kitchen Inc. was last inspected on June 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hilda's Kitchen Inc. have?

Hilda's Kitchen Inc. has 12 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hilda's Kitchen Inc. safe to eat at?

Yes, Hilda's Kitchen Inc. has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Hilda's Kitchen Inc. serve?

Hilda's Kitchen Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hilda's Kitchen Inc.

Name: Hilda's Kitchen Inc.
Address: 2603 W 71ST ST, Chicago, 60629
Rating: 90

2603 W 71ST ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

8 inspections

Last: Jun 26, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

63%

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

2603 W 71ST ST, Chicago, IL 60629

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Sep

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Oct 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Oct

May 2025

1 inspections

Jun 2025

2 inspections

3 basic

Jun

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass4 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF FOOD STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS/CONTAINERS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED MISSING/NO WORKING STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM EXHAUST VENTS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−6 pts

Jun 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med2 Basic

5 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
REFRIGERATION ON SITE UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. UPRIGHT 2 DOOR COOLER AT 48.9F AND PREP COOLER AT 48.0F. HELD FOR INSPECTION TAGS PLACED ON REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THIS TIME. INSTD TO NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUE 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN UPRIGHT COOLER AND PREP COOLER: COOKED CORN 48.9F, PORK 51.6F, STEAK 52.0F, BEEF 51.3F, TAMALES 47.0F, BEANS 46.8F, AND EGGS 47.8F. ALL DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 25LBS $200 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A) PRIORITY. INSTD TO MAINTAIN COLD FOOD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS, ALONG WALLBASE BEHIND WIRE STORAGE RACKS AND ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MISSING PROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION EXPIRED. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEEF, PORK, TACOS, BLACK BEANS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED AND SERVICE AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN DINING, PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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