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CLEAN RECORD

HOOTERS OF WELLS ST., INC.

658-660 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

89/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Jan 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

18 total

contamination
528%
temperature
422%
facility
422%
hygiene
317%
pest
211%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPS AT THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Code 38

MinorTemperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALL AREAS...THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT...THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT...THE WALK IN BEER COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.

Code 49

MinorTemperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM HEAVY GREASE SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP ON THE DEEP FRYERS...UNDER THE FLATTOP COOKING UNIT AND DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Code 49

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Code 51

MinorPest

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR...THE DISH WASHING MACHINE...THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS SAUCED AND BUNS ARE TOASTED...THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE THE CHEMICALS ARE STORED...INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.

Code 55

MinorTemperature

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLING UNIT FANS AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN WALK IN.

Code 56

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD AT THE SET UP STATION WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIND A WAY TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE IF NEEDED.

Code 47

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.