What is Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot's health inspection score?

Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot last inspected?

Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot was last inspected on March 12, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot have?

Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot has 42 total violations across 17 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot safe to eat at?

Yes, Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot serve?

Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot

Name: Mrs. GU Skewer Hot Pot
Address: 2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 85

2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/12/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chinatown

Ranked #155 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Mar 12, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-21 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+8 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 75/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

2405-2407 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

4 basic

May

Sep 2024

2 inspections

3 intermediate

7 basic

Oct 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

Oct

Apr 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

7 intermediate

5 basic

Mar 2026

2 inspections

10 intermediate

Mar

Inspection History

8 records on file

2 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass

Mar 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

3 Med

3 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−15 pts

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionFail

7 Med

7 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Apr 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Med2 Basic

5 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−19 pts

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High4 Med3 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

49/100inspection score

−46 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING.INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. WHEN HOT WATER IS TURNED ON NO WATER COMES OUT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. WILD CAUGHT SHRIMP (53.0F), SLICED TOMATOES (47.0F), SAUSAGES (46.2F), CUT HONEYDEW MELON (51.2F). ALL FOOD ITEMS FOUND IN PREP COOLERS AND ON THE FRONT SELF SERVICE BUFFET.MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 12LBS AT $67 WORTH OF PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHODS OF TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS AND MAINTAIN.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED USE OF HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE WITH NO IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICES OR HEAT TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−46 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 SMALL BOWLS OF INGREDIENTS (OILS AND VARIOUS SEASONINGS) UNCOVERED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INGREDIENTS ARE USED FOR PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT. INSIDE THE OPENING OF THE DAMAGED WALL BASE, BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS WAS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND REPAIR MENTIONED WALLBASE AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ONE LIVE ROACH INSIDE THE LOWER PART OF THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVES IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSESTS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY, ROACH ACTIVITY, AND RODENT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6-10 SMALL BOWLS OF INGREDIENTS (OILS AND VARIOUS SEASONINGS) UNCOVERED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INGREDIENTS ARE USED FOR PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO COVER MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A DAMAGED WALL BASE BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP NEAR THE DISHWASHING EQUIPMENT. INSIDE THE OPENING OF THE DAMAGED WALL BASE, BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS WAS OBSERVED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILD UP AND REPAIR MENTIONED WALLBASE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 05/02/2024, REPORT# 2593865 #36: 4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. #38: 6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN. #55: 6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS (RICE, ETC.) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET SURROUNDING THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS AND WALLS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionNo Entry

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, NOT CLEAN, AND A DEAD INSECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS (RICE, ETC.) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET SURROUNDING THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD EMBEDDED IN THE PIPES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK, SLICER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS, WALLS, AND PIPES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTURCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−18 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med4 Basic

6 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AND OTHER COOLERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NEAR THE FOOD PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF MENTIONED DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE ACROSS FROM THE WOK STATION, WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, NOT CLEAN, AND A DEAD INSECT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MENTIONED LIDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS WITH GREASE, DIRT, FOOD DEBRIS (RICE, ETC.) THROUGHOUT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET SURROUNDING THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED FOOD EMBEDDED IN THE PIPES ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK, SLICER, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEAR THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL MENTIONED FLOORS, WALLS, AND PIPES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE. INSTURCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST TAKE ALLERGEN COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Base deductions−18 pts

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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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