What is Hooters OF Wells St., Inc.'s health inspection score?

Hooters OF Wells St., Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 80 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 OF Wells St., Inc. last inspected?

Hooters OF Wells St., Inc. was last inspected on January 28, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Hooters OF Wells St., Inc. have?

Hooters OF Wells St., Inc. has 26 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Hooters OF Wells St., Inc. safe to eat at?

Hooters OF Wells St., Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 80/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Hooters OF Wells St., Inc. serve?

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

Official Health Record

Hooters OF Wells St., Inc.

Name: Hooters OF Wells St., Inc.
Address: 658-660 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 80

658-660 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/28/2026

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0Good

American•Old Town

Ranked #196 of 354 in Old TownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 28, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-3 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

658-660 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Jul 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug

Mar 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

7 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass2 Complaint1 Short Form Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIPS AT THE FRONT ENTRY REVOLVING DOOR IN NEED OF REPLACING OR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD AT THE SET UP STATION WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIND A WAY TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE IF NEEDED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER SHELVING AND ALONG THE WALL AREAS...THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT IN THE BASEMENT...THE WALK IN FREEZER UNIT...THE WALK IN BEER COOLING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM HEAVY GREASE SPILLAGE AND BUILD UP ON THE DEEP FRYERS...UNDER THE FLATTOP COOKING UNIT AND DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOLING AND FREEZER UNITS ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAK AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING...THE REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR...THE DISH WASHING MACHINE...THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE FOOD IS SAUCED AND BUNS ARE TOASTED...THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA WHERE THE CHEMICALS ARE STORED...INSTUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT ACTIVITY.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE UPSTAIRS WALK IN COOLING UNIT FANS AND SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS STORED IN WALK IN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING WITH A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND OR DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND UNDER SHELVING. THE WALK IN COOLING UNITS AND THE WALK IN BEER COOLING ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYER UNITS AND INSIDE THE OIL DRAINING UNITS WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A VERY HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER UNITS. OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING OF THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Mar 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High7 Basic

8 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED SPATULA IN INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BAR. INSTRUCTED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SHALL BE ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEE USE AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED ON SITE, SPATULA REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF HANDWASHING SINK BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AND IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERS FOR ICE BINS IN BAR AREA AND IN BEVERAGE STATION TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS ON LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT AND RIGHT SPLASH GUARDS ON SAID HANDWASHING SINK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT AND BEVERAGES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON EXTERIOR SURFACES OF NOZZLES FOR BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES IN BEVERAGE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF NOZZLES FOR BOTH FOUNTAIN MACHINES IN BEVERAGE STATION AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SHUT OFF VALVE ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT RIGHT SIDE MEN'S WASHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTERED BASEMENT SMALL EQUIPMENT STORAGE ROOM AND UNIFORM STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS, DECLUTTER, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR DURING STORAGE TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WESTSIDE WALL NEXT TO FOUNTAIN MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BLACK BUILUP ON WALL BEHIND SPRAYER FOR DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN FOR TWO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS.

Base deductions−24 pts

Aug 23

Short Form Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONDIMENT CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS IN THE PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PREPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTERS SCATTERED IN THE COOKLINE AND BACK PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST STORE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 23

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
SINGLE USE PLASTIC CONDIMENT CUPS WITHOUT A HANDLE USED AS A SCOOP FOR DRY SEASONINGS IN THE PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST PREPLACE WITH A SCOOP THAT HAS A HANDLE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTERS SCATTERED IN THE COOKLINE AND BACK PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST STORE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEARTH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE THE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.

Base deductions−8 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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