What is Wa! Kaoyu's health inspection score?

Wa! Kaoyu has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wa! Kaoyu last inspected?

Wa! Kaoyu was last inspected on June 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wa! Kaoyu have?

Wa! Kaoyu has 26 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wa! Kaoyu safe to eat at?

Yes, Wa! Kaoyu has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Wa! Kaoyu

Name: Wa! Kaoyu
Address: 2230 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 85

2230 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

Chinatown

Ranked #165 of 459 in Chinatown

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jun 4, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

29%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

100

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

2230 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

9 basic

Oct

Jun 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jun 2024

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2024

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Apr

Jun 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass1 Consultation

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN NEAR THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON FOOD NAME AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/10/2024, REPORT # 2597300. #39: OBSERVED SOME EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP TABLES. THE SAID PIPES WERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−7 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Med3 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER DRINKING ABOVE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REFRAIN FROM DRINKING ABOVE FOOD ITEMS AND FOOD PREP ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. TEMPERATURE WAS FOUND AT 50.2F. UNIT WAS REPAIRED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF THE INSPECTION. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS STORED IN A TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER, BOTH IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 2 DOZEN EGGS IN THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING 55.0F-57.0F. FOUND CUT LETTUCE (46.0F), PORK AND VEGETABLE DUMPLINGS (46.0F), PICKLED CUCUMBER (47.0F), HOT DOG SKEWERS (50.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $100 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED ONLY PROBE STEM THERMOMETERS INSIDE SOME COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SOME EXPOSED SEWAGE PIPES ABOVE BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AND FOOD PREP TABLES. THE SAID PIPES WERE NOTED TO MANAGER MUST BE ENCASED SMOOTH SURFACE (SOFFIT) DURABLE MATERIAL AND MAINTAINED.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO LIDED RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE DISHWASHING MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.OBSERVED STANDING WATER IN THE OPENINGS OF THE FLOOR TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT MENTIONED FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 24

Consultation InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF SOME COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. ALSO CLEAN THE PREP TABLES AND INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT THROUGHOUT STORAGE AREAS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
SEE VIOLATION #59

Basic (4)

−8 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. ALL SIDES OF EQUIPMENT THAT HAVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS IN BASEENT AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2564788 10-4-22 OBSERVED 35-40 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT, STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT, AND SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. BASEMENT AREA IN NEED OF ADDITIONAL CLEANING, OBSERVED 20-25 DROPPINGS AND 1 DEAD MOUSE ON SITE. PEST CONTROL ARRIVED ON SITE AND MANAGEMENT CLEANED ALL AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 22

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 35-40 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT, STAIRWAY TO BASEMENT, AND SHELF IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING TO REMOVE SOILED BOARDS ON SITE INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES ON REACH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD BUILD UP. ALL SIDES OF EQUIPMENT THAT HAVE GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF WASTE CAN WITH LID. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS AND WALLS IN BASEENT AND PREP AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND BUILD UP OF SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−15 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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