What is Howdy Kolache's health inspection score?

Howdy Kolache has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Howdy Kolache last inspected?

Howdy Kolache was last inspected on March 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Howdy Kolache have?

Howdy Kolache has 12 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Howdy Kolache safe to eat at?

Howdy Kolache has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Howdy Kolache serve?

Howdy Kolache serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Howdy Kolache

Name: Howdy Kolache
Address: 817 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 81

817 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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0Good

American•West Loop

Ranked #673 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

67%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

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

817 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

Feb 2023

2 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2024

1 inspections

Feb

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED SOAP TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING SINK MISSING DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR ALL HANDWASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. THE PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED DISPOSABLE PAPER TO THE HANDWASHING SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR OF THE 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK DRAIN PLUMBING IN WOMEN'S RESTROOM SLOW TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING FIXTURE TO DRAIN AT ADEQUATE RATE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BASEMENT KITCHEN AREA HANDWASHING LAVATORY MISSING NEARBY WASTE RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR ALL HANDWASHING LAVATORIES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT UPSTAIRS KITCHEN AREA SOILED WITH DUST AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AIR VENTS IN KITCHEN AREAS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF DUST AND DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD VENTS AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILDUP OF SOIL AND GREASE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−30 pts

Feb 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE CLEAN DISH AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE LOCATED INSIDE THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A WATERPROOF ENCASEMENT FOR THE SEWER PIPES OR RELOCATE ITEMS AWAY FROM PIPES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
FOUND NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ANY PLUMBING FIXTURE. HOT WATER RANGING FROM 80F-85F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY THAT MEETS PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE WOMENS WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. OBSERVED THE 1-COMPARTMENT PREP SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNED-OUT LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD AND IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPLACE ALL BURNED-OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREAS.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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