House of Wings
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2025
95
Score
Going back to 2012, House of Wings has 15 inspections in the public record. On Aug 13, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting House of Wings on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.12--OBSERVED PIPE WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO BUCKET LOCATED IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. CONDENSATION PIPE MUST BE REROUTED INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN.
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Aug 6, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 77F. 3 CONTAINERS OF COOKED WINGS WERE FOUND SITTING ON COUNTER. PERSON IN CHARGE SAYS HE TOOK THEM OUT OF THE REFRIGERATOR AT 8 AM. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED DRAINAGE PIPE FROM CEILING GOING DIRECTLY INTO HAND SINK. MUST REROUTE DRAIN PIPE INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING CONTAINERS WITH ONLY SOAP AND WATER THEN AIR DRYING. MUST SCRAPE/WASH THEN RINSE, SANITIZE AND AIR DRY. EMPLOYEE DID NOT SANITIZE CONTAINERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS INSIDE MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE WITH CONDENSATION DRIPPING INTO BUCKET LOCATED IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. CONDENSATION PIPE MUST BE REROUTED INTO AN APPROVED DRAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 9, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17/ OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 31, 2024
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STEAM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AFTHER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN WINGS. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND WHERE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION# 2582788 ON 10/03/2023. #37. ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME. #41. ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE. #44.ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS WITH SHELVING THAT ENABLES THE FLOORS TO BE SWEPT, MOPPED AND MONITORED. #55. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR'S WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE 2-DOOR COOLER IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS WITH A TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 57.9F-59.8F. PERSON IN CHARGE IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF FOOD VALUE OF $45.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTABLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 3, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF RAW CHICKEN BEING STORED INSIDE THE FRONT COOLER DIRECTLY NEXT TO, UNDER, AND TOUCHING BAGS OF CELERY AND WRAPPED PRE-PACKAGED READY-TO-EAT CELERY STICKS AND DIPPING DRESSINGS TO BE SERVED WITH COOKED CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER STORAGE OF RAW CHICKEN AND READY-TO-EAT FOODS. FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN OPEN CONTAINERS ON THE SHELVING ABOVE THE PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 68.3F TO 90.9F. NO TEMPERATURE LOGS MAINTAINED ON SITE FOR REVIEW. REVIEWED WITH THE MANAGER THAT HOT FOODS MUST BE HELD HOT AT 137F OR ABOVE AND COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW, AND I REVIEWED TIME/TEMPERATURE COOLING METHODS FOR FOODS AND MAINTAINED TEMPERATURE LOGS. ALL FOOD DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE THE REAR PREP/DISH HAND WASHING SINK. THE HAND SINK IS NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. THE MANAGER REMOVED ITEMS FROM THE SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WASHING HIS HANDS IN THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AFTER HANDLING RAW CHICKEN. REVIEWED PROPER HAND WASHING AND WHERE TO WASH HANDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS WITH SHELVING THAT ENABLES THE FLOORS TO BE SWEPT, MOPPED AND MONITORED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: WOODEN CLOTHESPINS USED TO HOLD FOOD ORDER TICKETS WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE PEELING PLASTIC ON THE SIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, COOK LINE EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE LID/DOOR, AND SHELVING THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE FLOOR'S WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AND HANGING FOOD UTENSILS NOTED WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE AND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.----
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS INCLUDING THE MANAGER, MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL PREP AREA WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN THE CONTAINER OF SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Sep 22, 2022
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS IS NOT CLEAN AT THE WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR THE COOLING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING HANDLE AT REACH-IN CHEST FREEZER, ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: GREASE INSIDE THE CABINET OF THE DEEP FRYER.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL CAULKING ALONG THE WASHBOWLAT HANDWASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, UNEVEN/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.FIRST HANDWASH SINK BY THE POP COOLER
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ARE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Dec 8, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 67.3F AND COOKED CHICKEN TENDERS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 63.1F. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 5 CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN WINGS SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AND 2 BOXES OF CHICKEN TENDERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD AND DENATURE IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE WATER LINE AND ON MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 16, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM FRYER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR PANEL AND CLEAN DRIED FOOD FROM EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN TOILET ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN UNKNOWN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM.
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Aug 26, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE LIGHT IN THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR IS NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Aug 18, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THERE IS NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE, WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (AU JUS GRAVY) IS BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED, AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1533010 ON 4-17-15: #32: OBSERVED EXPOSED HADNSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD. #34:OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FRYERS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED. #38: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE FRY WARMER BIN AND LAMP STRUCTURE. ALSO NOTED A KNIFE IN THE KNIFERACK WITH A HANDLE THAT WAS MELTED AND CAN NO LONGER BE EASILY CLEANED (THE SURFACE IS WRINKLED AND PUCKERED). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE FOIL AND THE KNIVE AND TO MAINTAIN THE SURFACE TO BE SMOOTH, NON-ABSORBENT AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP THROUGHOUT THE INTERIOR OF THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED THAT THE LIGHT IN THE WHITE REFRIGERATOR IS NOT PROPERLY SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB.
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Apr 17, 2015
License
10 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE POWDER LIKE SUBSTANCE IN PLASTIC NON FOOD GRADE CONTAINER. WHITE POWDER AND CONTAINER DISCARDED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HADNSINK NEXT TO PREP TABLE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA WITH NO SPLASH GUARD. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SPLASH GUARD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR MADE OF POUROUS MATERIAL. ALL SHELVING NEEDS TO BE NON POROUS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AND FOOD CONTAINERS WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD CONTAINERS AND OTHER FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR NEXT TO FRYER UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL REFRIGERATORS AND FRYERS. ALL FLOORS MUST BE CLEANED AND MAINTAINED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING AROUND LIGHT FIXTURES. REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MOP SINK ON PREMISES. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN MOP SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY 1 SINK STOPPER FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS SO THAT DISHES AND UTENSILS CAN BE PROPERLY WASHED RINSED AND SANITIZED. PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING FRYER. FRYER MUST BE REMOVED OR REPAIRED.
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Oct 21, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT FOODS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP TABLE AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR DOOR OF THE SMALL DEEP FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT FOR THE FRENCH FRIES,AND THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE LIGHT SHIELED OF THE LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD,(WITH GREASE BUILD-UP) AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE ON THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM,(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VERY LOW PRESSURE OF THE HOT WATER OF THE MOP SINK FAUCET. MUST INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTH FOR WIPING THE PREP TABLE, COOLER, DINING TABLES ,MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Oct 31, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 06/22/12 REPORT 1229791 NOT CORRECTED. #30 MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND ALL DRY FOODS OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER. #33 DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, TOPS OF THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. #35 REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM BEHIND THE SINK AND AROUND THE BASEBOARD. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Jun 22, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: IMPROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES OBSERVED BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY WASH THEIR HANDS BY NOT USING SOAP WHEN RINSING HANDS UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AND THEN USE A COMMON TOWEL TO DRY HIS HANDS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HANDWASHING PROCEDURES AS ILLUSTRATED BY THE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE PLACED AT THE HANDWASHING SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED MOLD GROWTH ON INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED THE MACHINE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DIRTY TOILET IN THE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE TOILET AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CLEANED THE TOILET DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOODS AND ALL DRY FOODS OUT OF THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG INSIDE OF THE REFRIGERATOR. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS TO STORE FOODS. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE LEFT SIDE OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, TOPS OF THE FREEZERS AND REFRIGERATORS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM BEHIND THE SINK AND AROUND THE BASEBOARD. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE MACHINE. MUST STORE THE SCOOP IN A CLEAN CONTAINER OUTSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was House of Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at House of Wings on file is from Aug 13, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at House of Wings?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at House of Wings.
Has House of Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at House of Wings have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at House of Wings means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is House of Wings inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, House of Wings is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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