What is Happy Wings Fish & Chicken's health inspection score?

Happy Wings Fish & Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 63 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Happy Wings Fish & Chicken last inspected?

Happy Wings Fish & Chicken was last inspected on October 25, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Happy Wings Fish & Chicken have?

Happy Wings Fish & Chicken has 19 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Happy Wings Fish & Chicken safe to eat at?

Happy Wings Fish & Chicken has a safety score of 63/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Happy Wings Fish & Chicken serve?

Happy Wings Fish & Chicken serves Wings cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Happy Wings Fish & Chicken

Name: Happy Wings Fish & Chicken
Address: 8950 S ASHLAND AVE, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 63

8950 S ASHLAND AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/25/2024

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Wings•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 98% of wings restaurants

Declining

3 inspections

Last: Oct 25, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-37

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-9 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

8950 S ASHLAND AVE , Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

2 inspections

11 basic

Nov

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE BINS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(FLOUR,FISH MIX,ETC)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES UP RIGHT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF REAR PREP TABLE.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND PLACE ON ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,PREP COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−22 pts

Nov 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionFail

10 Basic

10 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN CHEST FREEZER MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CRATES BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER,REAR STORAGE AREAS MUST ELIMINATE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES & SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER FANGUARD COVERS,UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED A BUCKET BEING USED FOR GARBAGE MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILETROOM .
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST FINISH WALL TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE NEAR GLASS 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR FRONT CHEST FREEZER AND OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER BEHIND PREP TABLE AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND FRYERS AND BEHIND ,UNDER AND ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2385872 8/7/2020 NOT CORRECTED #37- MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#47-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON REAR CHEST FREEZER.#49- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND GRILL TABLE.#55- MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL AND BASE AT FRONT DOOR IN LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK.#56- MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−20 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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