What is Wing Wah Lau's health inspection score?

Wing Wah Lau 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 Wing Wah Lau last inspected?

Wing Wah Lau was last inspected on October 3, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wing Wah Lau have?

Wing Wah Lau has 38 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wing Wah Lau safe to eat at?

Wing Wah Lau has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Wing Wah Lau

Name: Wing Wah Lau
Address: 4340 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, 60632
Rating: 83

4340 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/3/2025

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #117 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Oct 3, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

13%

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 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

4340 S ARCHER AVE, Chicago, IL 60632

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

Jun

Jul 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Jul

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

Sep 2024

2 inspections

1 intermediate

11 basic

Sep

Sep 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Oct 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Oct

Inspection History

8 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 License

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WOK LINE. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Sep 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A BODILY FLUID SPILL KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITHOUT PROPER SANITIZER TO DISINFECT NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO OBTAIN A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES (INCLUDING SANITIZER EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS) ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

28TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED−5
EMPLOYEES PERSONAL CARE ITEMS IMPROPERLY STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA AND MAINTAIN
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN EQUIPMENT CLOSET, WALL NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN DINING AREA, NEAR AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRYER CABINETS. INSTD TO REMOVE FLIES, DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED PIC WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON CLOTHING. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A CLEAN APRON AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL NOTED ON EXTERIOR OF STOVE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CARDBOARD LINING NOTED ON SHELVING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL FOIL AND CARDBOARD SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH, NON POROUS, AND EASILY CLEANABLE
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CUTTING BOARDS STAINED AND WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTD TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN SAME
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE FOLLOWING WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION: ENTIRE WOK LINE, ATTACHED DRIP TRAYS, EXTERIOR/INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, FRYERS, STOVE, MICROWAVE, ALL STORAGE SHELVES, ALL PREP TABLES, AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN .
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES NOT CLEAN. (URINAL, TOILET AND SINKS). INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG WALL BASE, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, FREEZERS, REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND PREP TABLES WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WITH WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
WORN FLOOR GROUT LINES THROUGH OUT PREP AREA IN FRONT OF WOK LINE. INSTD TO RE GROUT FLOOR SO AS SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSDT TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED TAPE USED ON PIPE NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY RE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ALL AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILTIY COVERED WITH THICK LAYER OF DUST AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−10 pts

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR WASHROOM FLOOR AND ON TOP OF ITEMS STORED IN WASHROOM, BEHIND CHEST FREEZER IN KITCHEN, ALONG FLOOR IN UNUSED BAR AREA, BEHIND TOOLS AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN KITCHENS, ON CONTAINERS STORED ON SHELVING, ALONG WINDOWSILL AT REAR OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL MOUSE DROPPINGS, SANITIZE AREAS AND INFORM PEST CONTROL OF NEED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD COVERING TOP OF FREEZER UNIT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED COLD HOLD UNITS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR. OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED TAPE USED ON PIPE NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR KITCHEN AREA AS WELL AS FRONT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED ALL AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILTIY COVERED WITH THICK LAYER OF DUST AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON FILTERS IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Aug 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High1 Med2 Basic

4 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14- OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12- OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.11(B, C, D, E)- OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12-OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−19 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med3 Basic

6 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBESRVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGN IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE REAR PREP COLD TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR; 10LBS OF BEEF AT 50.1F AND 1LB OF SHRIMP AT 48.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 11LBS AT $50.00. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−26 pts

Jul 22

License InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALUMINUM FOIL ON STOVE AND EQUIPMENT. PLASTIC LINING ON SIDES AND FRONT OF WOK STATION. INSTD TO REMOVE FOIL AND PLASTIC LINING AND MAINTAIN SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE. DUCT TAPE BEING USED TO SECURE GASKETS ON COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR/REPLACE WITH PROPER MATERIAL. DUCT TAPE IS PROHIBITED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF STOVE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, INBETWEEN FRYERS, ENTIRE WOK LINE, INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED PIPING, UNDERNEATH BURNERS, DRIP TRAYS, AND EXTERIOR SIDES ENCRUSTED WITH HEAVY GREASE/DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. STORAGE SHELVES THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZERS. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY UNDER AND BEHIND ENTIRE COOKING LINE HEAVILY ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD/DEBRIS/GREASE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
CLUTTER/UNUSED BOXES/PAPER AND EQUIPMENT AND FRONT BAR AREA THAT IS NOT IN USE. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL AND MAINTAIN AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−8 pts

Jun 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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