What is Wow Bao's health inspection score?

Wow Bao has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wow Bao last inspected?

Wow Bao was last inspected on October 22, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wow Bao have?

Wow Bao has 27 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wow Bao safe to eat at?

Yes, Wow Bao has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Wow Bao serve?

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

Official Health Record

Wow Bao

Name: Wow Bao
Address: 11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago, 60666
Rating: 93

11601 W TOUHY AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Oct 22, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

3.9

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (93/100) 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

Jun 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

5 basic

Jun

Dec 2022

1 inspections

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Apr 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Oct

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Inspection History

7 records on file

6 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NOTED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REARFOOD PREP AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH A BOWL OF CHICKEN STOCK INSIDE THE SINK . MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES REMOVE THE BOWL.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL HAND WASH SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NOTED HOT WATER FAUCET AT THE REAR PREP SINK IN POOR REPAIRS (HOT WATER TURNED OFF) AS A RESULT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE COLD WATER PADLDLE AT THE FRONT PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIRS (MISSING PADDLE). INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE PADDLE.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS WITH SALT, SUGAR, AND FLOUR WITH NO LABELS BEING STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE LABELS CONTAINING THE FOOD NAME WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOODS AND MAINTAIN.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS ON PREP STATIONS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND DRY FLOORS UNDERNEATH THE STEAM TABLES AT TH FRONT PREP AREA.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NOTED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med6 Basic

8 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AND BLOCKED BY ROLLING CARTS AND STORING CUPS AND CLEANING ITEMS INSIDE SAID SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGER,HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES TO WASH HANDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING BEING DONE WITH FROZEN FISH.THAWING MUST OCCUR WITH FOOD MUST BE PLACED UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE A REFRIGERATION UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE--WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELF AT THE DISHWASHING MACHINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF DISHMACHINE IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS, UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLE AND COOKING EQUIPMENTS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS .
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULB FOR LIGHT FIXTURE ABOVE THE REAR PREP TABLE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM (12/07/2022) WAS NOT DISPLAYED FOR THE PUBLIC TO VIEW.TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS ISSUED AND POSTED AND MAINTAIN VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B),CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Dec 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT 2 HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT HANDSINKS ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOALTION 7-38-030(c)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED 2 SEPARATE HANDWASHING SINKS WITH NO SOAP. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST HAVE SOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 SMALL FLIES AROUND AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ELIMINATE ALL SMALL FLY ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS, MUST HAVE CLOTHS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
ALL DISHES MUST BE STORED INVERTED TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP. CLEAN ALL FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALL IN DISREPAIR AND NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE MOP SINK IN CLOSET ACCROSS FROM BATHROOMS. RESTORE WALL TO A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED 2 FILTERS MISSING FROM HOOD. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−35 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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