What is The Wellsley's health inspection score?

The Wellsley has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was The Wellsley last inspected?

The Wellsley was last inspected on October 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does The Wellsley have?

The Wellsley has 11 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is The Wellsley safe to eat at?

Yes, The Wellsley has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

The Wellsley

Name: The Wellsley
Address: 504 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60654
Rating: 91

504 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 10/16/2025

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0Excellent

River North

Ranked #65 of 547 in River North

Stable

7 inspections

Last: Oct 16, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

43%

Clean Rate

1.6

Avg Violations

6 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

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-2 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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

504 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60654

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Nov

Nov 2023

2 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

Aug

Sep 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct

Inspection History

7 records on file

3 Canvass3 Non-Inspection1 License

Oct 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP OPENING APPROX: 1/4" AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR THAT LEADS TO ALLEY.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE REAR UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS ALONG THE SOUTH-END OF THE KITCHEN PREP AREAS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−11 pts

Oct 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionOut of Business

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IMPROPERLY SANTIZING AT A CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM CHLORINE. CORRECTED ON SITE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE REPAIRED BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION, SANITIZING PROPERLY AT A CONCENTRATION OF 100PPM CHLORINE AFTER REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
OBSERVED UNCOVERED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS STORED IN CONTAINERS ON SHELVES IN FRONT PREP AREA OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO COVER OR INVERT UTENSILS DURING STORE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED COLD WATER OFF AT PREP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR TURN ON COLD WATER TO BASMENT PREP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING IN FRONT HALLWAY OF BASEMENT ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS STORED ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR CEILING ABOVE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS IN FRONT HALLWAY OF BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FILTERS OF HOODS IN GAS COOKLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FILTERS OF HOODS IN GAS COOKLINE AREA AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Aug 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ONN CEILING VENTILATION VENT INSIDE EMPLOYEES WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 22

License InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN ALL GENDER STAFF RESTROOM AND ALL GENDER TOILET ROOMS ON 2ND FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−2 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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