What is Woo Chon Restaurant's health inspection score?

Woo Chon Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Woo Chon Restaurant last inspected?

Woo Chon Restaurant was last inspected on April 1, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Woo Chon Restaurant have?

Woo Chon Restaurant has 10 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Woo Chon Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, Woo Chon Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Woo Chon Restaurant serve?

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

Official Health Record

Woo Chon Restaurant

Name: Woo Chon Restaurant
Address: 5744 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 86

5744 N CALIFORNIA AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 4/1/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

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

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Apr 1, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Nov

Dec 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Sep 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Sep

Feb 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

4 Canvass1 Non-Inspection

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE EXPIRED FOOD ALLEGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Feb 25

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND SMALL TABLE WITH CUTTING BOARD AND BETWEEN HANDWASHING SINK AND CLEAN POTS IN PREP AREA FRYER AND HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MULTI USE UTENSILS:FORKS,SPOONS,ETC MUST BE PROPERLY STORED TO MINIMIZE SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION.INVERT.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A PLASTIC SLEEVE ATTACHED WITH RUBBER BANS AT CONDENSER UNIT TO DISCHARGE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCHARGE HOSE AT UNIT AND PROPERLY DISCHARGE WATER ONTO FLOOR DRAIN OUTSIDE UNIT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EXPANDING SPRAY FOAM USED AS A SEALANT FOR OPENINGS AROUND FLOOR AND WALLS BEHIND WHITE COOLER CEILING ETC. MUST REMOVE TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR REPAIRED WITH CEMENT IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT BROKEN AND NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.

Base deductions−10 pts

Dec 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER LOCATED IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHAREG TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

Base deductions−4 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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