What is Wow Pizzeria's health inspection score?

Wow Pizzeria has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wow Pizzeria last inspected?

Wow Pizzeria was last inspected on September 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wow Pizzeria have?

Wow Pizzeria has 37 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wow Pizzeria safe to eat at?

Yes, Wow Pizzeria has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Wow Pizzeria serve?

Wow Pizzeria serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Wow Pizzeria

Name: Wow Pizzeria
Address: 5335 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago, 60640
Rating: 85

5335 N SHERIDAN RD, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Excellent

Pizza•Uptown

Ranked #171 of 751 in UptownBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Sep 10, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

9 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+18 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Aug

Sep 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Jun

Sep 2024

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 intermediate

11 basic

Nov 2024

1 inspections

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov

Sep 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass3 Complaint2 Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 25

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Nov 24

Complaint InspectionPass

2 Med6 Basic

8 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS/ROACHES ON TOP OF UNUSED DISHMACHINE IN REAR AREA.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE PLASTIC SODA CRATES OR MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED ONE STORAGE RACKS WITH RUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. -------MUST SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Base deductions−22 pts

Sep 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Med5 Basic

7 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS/ROACHES UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF MAIN PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. -------MUST SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Base deductions−20 pts

Sep 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High3 Med6 Basic

11 total

53/100inspection score

−47 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
FOUND PREP COOLER WITH TCS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF, MEATBALLS, SLICED TURKEY HAM, SLICED TOMATOES, ITALIAN SAUSAGE ETC) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 55.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, COOLING EQUIPMENT WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F. INSTUCTED MANAGER TO FIX. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED (SEE COMMENTS BELOW). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE AND SERVICE IN PREP COOLER (AIR TEMPERATURE 0F 55.2F) NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEM: ITALIAN BEEF AT 56.4F, SLICED TURKEY HAM AT 59.4F, SLICED TOMATOES AT 56.8F, MEATBALLS AT 62.3F, ITALIAN SAUSAGE AT 63.1F. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $ 50.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 5 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD INSECTS/ROACHES UNDER AND BEHIND COOLERS IN FRONT/REAR PREP AREA.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE STAINED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS ON TOP OF MAIN PREP COOLER IN THE COOKING AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX WITH RUST ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA WITH CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPLACE MISSING FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE. -------MUST SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALL AROUND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ONE FOOD HANDLER WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT DO NOT HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE SHALL COMPLETE AN APPROVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROGRAM.

Base deductions−47 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR GUARD OF ICE MACHINE WITH SOME DIRT, NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP SURFACES WITH DEEP SCRATCHES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO RESURFACE/REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME DIRT-BUILD UP ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Sep 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE SODA ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
NO CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CALIBRATED METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES BY THE DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE SODA ICE BIN. MUST PROVIDE A CLEAN CONTAINER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON THE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON-PREMISES.

Base deductions−11 pts

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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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