Hilda's Kitchen Inc.
2603 W 71st St, Chicago, IL 60629
Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jun 15, 2026
Hilda's Kitchen Inc. was last inspected on June 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 15, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed three compartment sink not labeled with wash-rinse-sanitize on basins. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing floor tile in mens restroom near toilet. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain surfaces smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
21 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing/no working stoppers for the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed an accumulation of dirt/debris buildup on the men and women toilet room exhaust vents. Must detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 33)
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 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
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Missing proper stoppers for 3-compartment sink. Instd to provide proper stoppers and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen training certification expired. Instd to obtain training and maintain verification on site
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: 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.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
3 critical5 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy on site. Instructed to implement a policy in which managers, food and conditional employees acknowledge their responsibilities in reporting any illnesses that are transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies for handling these events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Found fruit cups and cucumber cups being stored in the reach in cooler with no identifier or date markings. Instructed manager about date markings and fruit cups have been discarded. Total 17 fruit cups and cucumber cuts $68 priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: All bulk food containers in need of labeling with name of commodity instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution when not being used. Instructed to obtain sanitizing bucket.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handler storing bread dough in grocery bags. Instructed to only store food items in food grade containers.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rubber gaskets on reach in cooler in need of repair or replacement. Instructed manager to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle in need of cover. Instructed to have covered garbage can at all times.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate at time of inspection while handling tcs foods. Milk, eggs, tamales etc... Instructed person in charge to obtain a sanitation certificate. Priority foundation 7-38-012 violation citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Non-Inspection · No Entry
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide.priority foundation
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. 44 mice droppings on floor inside hot water closet. Instructed to clean/sanitize areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-28-020(a
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide.priority foundation
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Evidence of improper pest control on site. 44 mice droppings on floor inside hot water closet. Instructed to clean/sanitize areas. Recommened pest service. Priority foundation issued 7-28-020(a)
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy on site. Instructed to implement a policy in which managers, food and conditional employees acknowledge their responsibilities in reporting any illnesses that are transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 no citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Found no procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events on site. Instructed to implement a procedure and provide all necessary supplies for handling these events. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Found tcs foods that have been prepared and stored inside the cold holding units not labeled. Instructed to properly label all tcs foods that have been removed from its original container and/or cooked/prepared.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observe no proof of allergen training. Instructed to have all employees with the city of chicago food sanitation certificate to take the allergen training and provide proof.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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No Entry
Canvass · No Entry
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector’s note: All multi use atricles ie... Aluminum pans and foil tops must be discarded after each use. Correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: All food products must be up off the floor. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Lights in the front and rear prep area in need of proper shields. Light in ladies room in need of repair. Must correct and maintain at all times.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector’s note: Mens toilet room in need of cleaning. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Faucet in ladies room in need of repair. Water splatters dipper well must be installed near ice cream. Must correct and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All unnecessary clutter must be removed or organized. Correct and maintain.
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Pass
License · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device at ths mop sink at this time, instructed to provide (given photo).
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No Entry
License · No Entry
No violations
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