Hooters of Wells St.
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
70
Score
Public records show 23 inspections at Hooters of Wells St. stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 11 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Hooters of Wells St.'s 70 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LONG CUTTING BOARD AT THE SET UP STATION WITH DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO FIND A WAY TO REMOVE STAINS OR REPLACE IF NEEDED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT THE DISH WASHING MACHINE BACK FLOW DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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70
Jan 27, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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86
Mar 26, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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64
Aug 21, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTERS SCATTERED IN THE COOKLINE AND BACK PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST STORE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET.
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90
Jul 5, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP COUNTERS SCATTERED IN THE COOKLINE AND BACK PREP AREA. FACILITY MUST STORE IN A SANITIZER BUCKET.
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90
Nov 21, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES IN BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEARTH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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.
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82
Jul 19, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ACCUMULATION ON STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE OF REACH IN PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN, WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS PRESENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKY FAUCET BASE ON 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. ALSO, CLEAN DIRT & LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN ALL WALK IN COOLERS & FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER AND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS IN FLOOR GROUTS, INSTRUCTED TO RE-GROUT ENTIRE REAR & FRONT FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Dec 7, 2020
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING TERMOMETERS INSIDE FRONT PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE ONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED FRONT ENTRANCE REVOLVING DOOR WITH AN OPEN ONE INCH GAO ALONG THE BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZONG SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR NEEDS TO BE REGROUT IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA AND AROUND AND UNDERNETH DISH AREA. MUST MAKE THE FLOOR SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR AT ALL TIMES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND UNDERNEARTH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: HEAVY DUST AND DIRT BUILD UP NOTED ON INSULATION LINES OF 1ST FLOOR WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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90
Jun 19, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 11, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX. 35 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE WHITE STORAGE/UTILITY CLOSET IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY LICENSED PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LITTER AND FLOUR SPILLED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN WHITE BASEMENT CLOSET/UTILITY ROOM (UNUSED WOOD PIECES, MAINTENANCE ITEMS, ETC). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD UNUSED MATERIALS AND ORGANIZE REMAINDER TO BE AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE LOCATIONS.
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86
Jul 25, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TILED FLOOR IN DISH AREA/ PREP AREA WITH MISSING GROUT. MUST REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WATER DOES NOT COLLECT BETWEEN TILES.
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95
Jul 18, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL FRUIT FLIES MUST BE ELIMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1982852 NOT CORRECTED DATED 2/8/17 VIOLATION # 35 : CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN SERVERAL AREAS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL AND MAITNAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO REMOVE WATER AND CLEAN AREA. OBSERVED TILED FLOOR IN DISH AREA/ PREP AREA WITH MISSING GROUT. MUST REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WATER DOES NOT COLLECT BETWEEN TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Jul 17, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GLASS WASHER NOT SANITIZING AT 0 PPM OF CHLORINE. GLASS WASHER TAGGED CRITCAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 FRUIT FLIES IN BASEMENT FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA. ALL FRUIT FLIES MUST BE ELIMINATED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1982852 NOT CORRECTED DATED 2/8/17 VIOLATION # 35 : CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN SERVERAL AREAS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL AND MAITNAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER UNDER STAIRS IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER AND KEEP FLOOR CLEAN AND DRY. MUST HAVE ACCESS TO REMOVE WATER AND CLEAN AREA. OBSERVED TILED FLOOR IN DISH AREA/ PREP AREA WITH MISSING GROUT. MUST REPLACE GROUT AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WATER DOES NOT COLLECT BETWEEN TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN LIQUOR ROOM IN BASEMENT IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Feb 8, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MADNGER ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHICKEN WINGS AND BURGERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COVER OF BACK OF TOILET MISSING IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN COVER TO BACK OF TOILET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE UNCLEAN WITH DIRT ACCUMUALTION ON INSIDE OF COVER WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AREAS WHERE ICE IS MADE AND STORED. MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN DISREPAIR IN SERVERAL AREAS IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR CEILING AND MAINTAIN. OBAERVED LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR WALL AND MAITNAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHEILDED IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST INSTALL PROTECTIVE COVERINGS ON LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN SMALL REFIGERATOR WHICH HELD DESSERTS. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN THERMOMTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS NOT HUNG TO DRY IN BASEMENT NEAR MOP SINK. HANG MOPS TO DRY AFTER USE.
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Jan 12, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT ROOMS FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVER LOOSE/HANGING FROM CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REATTACH CEILING VENT COVER TO CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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78
Jan 5, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT ENTRANCE/EXIT REVOLVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, OBSERVED 1/2 INCH GAP AT SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF FRONT REVOLVING DOOR SWEEPS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS FOR DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS (X3) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON BASEMENT ROOMS FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING VENT COVER LOOSE/HANGING FROM CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA ABOVE PREP TABLES. MUST REATTACH CEILING VENT COVER TO CEILING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE COMPARTMENT PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Jan 22, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WHEELS OF ALL DEEP FRYER,(WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND DUST) AND INSIDE THE DOOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR INSIDE THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE DEEP FRYER (WITH GREASE ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE CRACKERS,CROUTONS SECTION. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. WALLS INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD UP ABOVE THE WASHBOWL SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 23, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER USING CHLORINE SANITIZER WITH TEST STRIP FINAL RINSE READING 0PPM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED A SLIGHT DISCOLORATION AT THE INNER LINING OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED WET FLOORS INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FLOORS. MUST ALSO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY INSIDE MERCHANDISE STORAGE ROOM AND BEER WALK IN COOLER AT THE BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON CEILING AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AND STAINED CEILING AT THE FRONT PREP AREA BY THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILING AT THE HOT HOLD PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Jul 2, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO HAND SOAP AT FRONT PREP/BAR AREA HAND SINK, VERY SLOW DRAINAGE AT REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED ROUGH WOOD ABOVE CHICKEN FLOURING STATION, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SMOOTH EASY TO CLEAN SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT AT AT KITCHEN FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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May 22, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: (7-38-020) NOTED ABOUT 3O-SMALL/FRUIT FLIES HOVERING ABOVE THE 2-COMP. SINK; 14-ON A PIECE OF WOOD TO THE RIGHT OF THIS SAME SINK (AT THE REAR OF BASEMENT); 5-ON THE WALLS BY THE STAIRS TO THE BASEMENT (ACROSS THE DISHROOM AREA). INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE/MINIMIZE ACTIVITY & CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUSTY FAN GUARDS OF WALK-IN COOLERS MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS & STAIRS TO THE 3RD FLOOR DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. DISHROOM FLOOR MUST BE KEPT DRY & BROKEN FLOOR TILES MUST BE REPLACED. FLOORS ALONG WALLBASES IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM MUST BE CLEANED ALSO. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: ANY MISSING BASEBOARD TILES BY THE WAIT STAFF AREA FOR DIRTY DISHES & PEELING BASEBOARDS BEHIND ICE MACHINE & IN BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM MUST BE RE-SEALED. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Dec 16, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REGROUT THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASH AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT CORNER PREP AREA. REPLACE THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE NEAR THE KITCHEN EXIT DOOR. MUST FILL IN THE WALL OPENINGS IN THE FRP BOARD NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE. SEAL ANY WALL OPENINGS IN THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. REPAIR THE DAMAGED DRYWALL ON BOTH SIDES OF THE LIQUOR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BASEMENT. REPLACE THE LOOSE BASEBOARD IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hooters of Wells St. last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hooters of Wells St. on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hooters of Wells St.?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Hooters of Wells St..
Has Hooters of Wells St.'s inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Hooters of Wells St. have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Hooters of Wells St. means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Hooters of Wells St. inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hooters of Wells St. is inspected around two times per year on average.
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