What is Little Wok's health inspection score?

Little Wok has a SafeDine safety score of 80 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Little Wok last inspected?

Little Wok was last inspected on April 24, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Little Wok have?

Little Wok has 28 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Little Wok safe to eat at?

Little Wok has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Little Wok

Name: Little Wok
Address: 103 E 51ST ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 80

103 E 51ST ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Hyde Park

Ranked #101 of 245 in Hyde Park

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 24, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.6

Avg Violations

12 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

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

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-6 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 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

103 E 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Oct

Nov 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

5 basic

Mar

Dec 2024

1 inspections

3 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Short Form Complaint

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EXTERIOR REAR EXIT DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ON THE SIDES,TOP AND BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAKING PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK IN THE MIDDLE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−11 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE STORAGE AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED BAGS FROZEN SHRIMPS THAWING IN THE 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER OR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED 2 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT ITEMS NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND THE ICE SCOOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE TOP.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE WASHROOM DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ALONG THE WALL BASE TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−20 pts

Nov 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
SOME BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR STORAGE ONLY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT, CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−17 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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