What is Hing Wang, Inc's health inspection score?

Hing Wang, Inc has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Hing Wang, Inc last inspected?

Hing Wang, Inc was last inspected on July 8, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hing Wang, Inc have?

Hing Wang, Inc has 26 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hing Wang, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Hing Wang, Inc has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Hing Wang, Inc serve?

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

Official Health Record

Hing Wang, Inc

Name: Hing Wang, Inc
Address: 1120 W WILSON AVE, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 91

1120 W WILSON AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Uptown

Ranked #59 of 745 in UptownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Jul 8, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

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

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

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

1120 W WILSON AVE, Chicago, IL 60640

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Jan

Mar 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jan

Jan 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Feb

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Short Form Complaint3 Complaint2 Canvass

Jul 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SOME FOOD BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST STORE 6" OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINER ON ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE KITCHEN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
(1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS WITH DRIED FOOD AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELDS WITH DEAD INSECTS ABOVE REAR DISHWASHING/STORAGE AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND BEHIND STORAGE RACKS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
(1) CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jan 24

Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (RICE, SUGAR, SALT ETC) IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A KNIFE RACK/MAGNETIC STRIP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN (COCONUT MILK) CONTAINER INTO FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. NO MILK CRATES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER AND CEILING WITH DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.

Base deductions−6 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUST ON STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE RUST AND ENSURE SURFACES WERE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 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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