What is Costera's health inspection score?

Costera has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Costera last inspected?

Costera was last inspected on April 29, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Costera have?

Costera has 12 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Costera safe to eat at?

Yes, Costera has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Costera serve?

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

Official Health Record

Costera

Name: Costera
Address: 846-850 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 88

846-850 W FULTON MARKET, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/29/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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6 inspections

Last: Apr 29, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-13 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 89/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (88/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Aug

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

2 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

Oct

Apr 2026

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 License

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 High1 Med

2 total1 risk factor

80/100inspection score

−15 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 26

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS ITEMS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER DATE MARKED WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE BEYOND THE 7-DAY MAXIMUM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY DATE MARK ALL TCS FOODS WITH A 7-DAY MAXIMUM USE BY DATE, WITH DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY #1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS ON THE BRUNCH MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE ALL FOODS WHICH CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS WITH AN ASTERISK OR OTHER MEANS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

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
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REFRIGERATOR/COLD HOLD UNIT AT 56.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. A HELD-FOR-INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). ONCE REPAIRED, FAX OR EMAIL TO CDPH.MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE KITCHEN COLD HOLD UNIT TO BE IMPROPER: FISH 46.0F, SHRIMPS 55.0F, SHREDDED LETTUCE 53.40F, CHOPPED ONION 65.9F, QUESADILLAS 46.0F, CHEESE 47.0F, CHOPPED GARLIC 45.3F, SLICED MUSHROOMS 54. OF. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 40 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $500.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NOTED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 3 GLASS DOOR REFRIGERATION UNITS AT THE BAR CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED TO MONITOR THE AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO EQUIP ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH ACCURATE AND WORKING THERMOMETERS

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN A HANDWASHING SINK AND THE COLD HOLD UNIT TO THE LEFT FROM THE MAIN KITCHEN DOOR TO BE TOO LOW AND ALLOW THE SOAPY WATER TO CONTAMINATE THE FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD HIGH ENOUGH TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED ENCLOSURE FOR REFUSE AND RECYCLABLES LITTERED WITH LEFTOVER FOOD, GLOVES ETC. REFUSE AREA MAY ATTRACT AND HARBOR INSECTS AND PESTS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 23

License InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK (1 OUT OF 2) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED THE INDOOR ROOM USED FOR ONLY RECYCLING WITH AN EXCESSIVE CARDBOARD AMOUNT ON THE FLOOR. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS USED FOR RECYCLING FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING OVER THE DINING AREA AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES SO THAT CEILINGS ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−6 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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