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Hooters Of Wells St., Inc.

Restaurant

658-660 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610

River North

Jan 28, 2026 — Canvass inspection

Pass

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Heavy grease buildup on cooking equipment and dust accumulation in walk-in coolers pose contamination risks.

Key Findings

  • Dust buildup on upstairs walk-in cooling unit fans and shelves could contaminate stored food.
  • Damaged weather strips at front revolving door could allow pests and insects inside.
  • Dark stains on cutting board at setup station need removal or board needs replacement.
  • Heavy grease spillage on deep fryers and under cooking equipment requires detailed cleaning.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #56 — ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector's 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.

Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's 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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Inspection History

Hooters Of Wells St., Inc. has had 8 inspections in the last 5 years with a 88% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 10, 2026.

Aug 10, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

4 violations
Aug 3, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

6 violations
Jan 28, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

7 violations