Costera

846-850 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607

Seafood

Last inspected: Oct 30, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Costera has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Oct 30, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about four violations before that.

“Garbage & refuse properly disposed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Oct 30, 2025

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

2 major violations.

View 2 violations

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: 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.

Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: 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.

Jul 17, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 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.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 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.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 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

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 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.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 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.

Aug 3, 2023

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LEFT HANDWASHING SINK (1 OUT OF 2) IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM WITH LOW HOT WATER PRESSURE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 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.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILES MISSING OVER THE DINING AREA AND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE CEILING TILES SO THAT CEILINGS ARE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Costera last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Costera on file is from Oct 30, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Costera?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Costera.

Has Costera's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Costera have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Costera means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Costera inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Costera is inspected around two times per year on average.

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