What is Wings Over Canal's health inspection score?

Wings Over Canal 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 Wings Over Canal last inspected?

Wings Over Canal was last inspected on February 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wings Over Canal have?

Wings Over Canal has 21 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wings Over Canal safe to eat at?

Yes, Wings Over Canal 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 Wings Over Canal serve?

Wings Over Canal serves Wings cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Wings Over Canal

Name: Wings Over Canal
Address: 500 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 93

500 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/2/2026

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0Excellent

Wings•West Loop

Ranked #170 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 100% of wings restaurants

Improving

9 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

500 W ROOSEVELT RD, Chicago, IL 60607

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

6 basic

Jan

Feb 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct 2023

1 inspections

Oct

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Aug

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection4 Canvass2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Feb 26

Canvass Re-Inspection 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
4-501.11: MISSING COVER ON EXTERIOR ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
HANDWASH SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, TURNED OFF DUE TO PIPE UNDERNEATH HEAVILY LEAKING. INSTD TO REPAIR HANDDWASH SINK AND HAVE FULLY FUNCTIONAL. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MISSING COVER ON EXTERIOR ON ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REPLACE COVER AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 25

Complaint InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED TWO ROLLING METAL CARTS WITH METAL TRAYS AND A PREP TABLE STORED IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT FROM THE WASHROOM.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GROUT MISSING BETWEEN THE FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT THE FLOOR TILES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW VALID PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM WITHOUT A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL FLIES NOTED UNDERNEATH THE SODA DISPENSING BAR. ADVISED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS, AND IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
THE OBSERVED SODA DISPENSING COUNTER IS HEAVILY SOILED WITH SYRUP AND LIQUIDS INSIDE THE CABINET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON SIDES, TOPS, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD SOILED WITH GREASE LINING THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK LOCATED ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD AND PROVIDE SURFACES THAT ARE NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES, SPRAYER ARM, AND THE CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK ABOVE. MUST CLEAN ALL SAID AREAS AND MAINTAIN THEM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES MISSING GROUT THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA, ESPECIALLY BY THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN THEM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING VENT INSIDE THE CUSTOMER UNISEX WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 2/4/2022 REPORT #2549399 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #58 (2-102.13) OBSERVED ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE HAD EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE. UNABLE TO VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR POSTED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 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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