What is Wok! You Want's health inspection score?

Wok! You Want has a SafeDine safety score of 73 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wok! You Want last inspected?

Wok! You Want was last inspected on November 9, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wok! You Want have?

Wok! You Want has 15 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wok! You Want safe to eat at?

Wok! You Want has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Wok! You Want serve?

Wok! You Want serves Chinese cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Wok! You Want

Name: Wok! You Want
Address: 3051 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60618
Rating: 73

3051 N CALIFORNIA AVE , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/9/2022

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0Good

Chinese•North Center

Ranked #372 of 551 in North CenterBetter than 57% of chinese restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Nov 9, 2022

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

7.5

Avg Violations

42 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-11 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+33 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% 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

3051 N CALIFORNIA AVE , Chicago, IL 60618

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 Canvass

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med14 Basic

15 total

67/100inspection score

−33 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND DRY GOODS IN UNORIGINAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABEL (SUGAR ETC). INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (14)

−28 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
FOUND KNIFE STORED IN BETWEEN PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND PANS STORED IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE NOT IN USE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND RAW WOOD SHELF IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT/FINISH TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND RUSTY SHELVING IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE, MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
FOUND PARTIALLY OPENED CANNED GOODS IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO TRANSFER FOOD PRODUCTS FROM AN OPEN ORIGINAL CAN CONTAINER INTO A FOOD GRADE CONTAINER FOR PROPER FOOD STORAGE. COS DURING INSPECTION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FOUND SLOW DRAINING HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR OF RESTROOM OPENING INTO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA, UNDER EQUIPMENT AND SHELVING. FOUND CARDBOARD LINING FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD, CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER ON FLOOR AND ON CEILING VENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND DUSTY CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA, AND HOOD VENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN BOTH AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
FOUND INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−33 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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