What is Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao's health inspection score?

Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao last inspected?

Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao was last inspected on February 4, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao have?

Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao has 13 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao safe to eat at?

Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao serve?

Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao

Name: Asadito Taqueria/wok N Bao
Address: 540 W MADISON ST, Chicago, 60661
Rating: 83

540 W MADISON ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 2/4/2025

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0Good

Chinese•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 90% of chinese restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

16 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+1 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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.

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540 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60661

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul

Feb 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Ice scoop placed on top of ice cubes, instructed to keep off cubes.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food container not labeled, instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Large spoons stored in stagnate water at room temp, instructed to keep in a dry clean container.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
Deli cups not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry all multi-use utensils.

Base deductions−9 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
TO VOID HANDWASHING IN THE DUMP SINK MUST REMOVE THE PAPER TOWELS AND HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FROM THE BAR DUMP SINK AND MAINTAIN THEM.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES INSIDE THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE "WOK N BAO" SIDE. FOUND COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED RIBEYE AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 54F TO 56F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD-HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. FOOD DISCARDED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE COOKING FOOD WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING FOOD MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ANY PLUMBING FIXTURE IN THE KITCHEN, DISHWASHING, AND BAR AREAS. OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURES AT 80F-86F. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SUFFICIENT SUPPLY THAT MEETS PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED FACILITY USING PLASTIC AND RAGS TO PLUG THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINS. MUST DISCONTINUE THE USE OF PLASTIC/RAGS AND REPAIR DRAIN PLUGS OR PROVIDE APPROVED DRAIN STOPPERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM 7/28/2022 REPORT #2561435 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #57 (2-102.13) FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED CHICKEN, AND COOKED RICE, HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOUND FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE, FOUND PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2456722 ON 11/17/2020 REPORT NOT CORRECTED: ( ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. PRIROTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−9 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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