What is Hooters's health inspection score?

Hooters 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 Hooters last inspected?

Hooters was last inspected on January 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hooters have?

Hooters has 7 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hooters safe to eat at?

Hooters 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 Hooters serve?

Hooters serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Hooters

Name: Hooters
Address: 8225 W HIGGINS RD, Chicago, 60631
Rating: 83

8225 W HIGGINS RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 1/7/2025

▲Improving

Own or manage this restaurant?

Claim it to unlock analytics →

0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

2.3

Avg Violations

17 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

Open location in Google Maps →

8225 W HIGGINS RD, Chicago, IL 60631

Open in Maps

View Menu Order Online

Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Sep

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

3 Canvass

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 URNIALS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A SMALL GAP ON A SIDE AND A BOTTOM OF THE EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON THE REFRIGERATOR DOOR LOCATED AT THE SERVING STATION AND ONE OF TWO SOAP DISPENSOR NOT WORKING IN THE MAN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FEW EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−11 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE AROUND ICE CHUTE. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB BURNED OUT ABOVE DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULB.

Base deductions−12 pts

Community Reviews

No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!

Leave a Review

Community Safety Reports

No reviewed safety reports. Help keep others safe by reporting any food safety concerns.

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.

Explore More

Restaurants in Chicago American Restaurants Best in Chicago All Illinois Restaurants