What is Oooh Wee Smothered's health inspection score?

Oooh Wee Smothered has a SafeDine safety score of 69 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Oooh Wee Smothered last inspected?

Oooh Wee Smothered was last inspected on February 23, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Oooh Wee Smothered have?

Oooh Wee Smothered has 8 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Oooh Wee Smothered safe to eat at?

Oooh Wee Smothered has a safety score of 69/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Oooh Wee Smothered serve?

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

Official Health Record

Oooh Wee Smothered

Name: Oooh Wee Smothered
Address: 8548 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 69

8548 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/23/2026

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0Fair

American•Chicago

Ranked #893 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Feb 23, 2026

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-31

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-4 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

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.

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8548 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, IL 60619

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

License Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Feb 26

License InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED BLANK COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN POLICY WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FOUNTATIN DRINK MACHINE LOCATED IN DINING AREA NOT CLEAN - NOTED BLACK SUBTANCE ON INTERIOR BIN AND EXTERNAL DISPENSER. ALSO NOTED INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK, BROWN AND PINK SUBTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU PRESENTED FOR ALL ANIMAL FOOD PRODUCTS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (EX: SUNNY SIDE UP, POACHED EGGS, BURGERS). FACILITY HAS USE OF ELECTRONIC MENUS DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY ON ALL MENUS (PRINT AND ELECTRONIC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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