Help & FAQ

How CAFO works.

Answers to the questions that actually come up. If something's missing, use the support form.

Want to understand the score in depth?

The scoring explainer covers the rubric, Hot Take, the standards floor, and why the number means what it means.

Help articles

Add a spotHow new wing spots get into CAFO.Fix a wrong spotReport a wrong pin, duplicate spot, closure, or bad detail.Put your WingScore on your siteEmbed a spot's live score badge on your own site, free.Account and dataExporting data, deleting an account, and what stays public.

What is a check-in?: A check-in is one basket scored. You rate five criteria (sauce, crispiness, meat, blue cheese, celery), add a Hot Take, and optionally log the sauce name, style, heat, and notes. Every check-in contributes to the restaurant's aggregate WingScore.
What is the WingScore?: WingScore starts with a weighted rubric: sauce and crispiness each count for 29%, meat for 22%, and blue cheese and celery each count for 10%. N/A accompaniments reweight automatically. Your Hot Take can nudge that rubric up or down, while a failed core criterion can pull it back. The database computes the same formula for every check-in.
Why does a 9.5 with 2 check-ins rank below an 8.8 with 40?: CAFO uses a Bayesian average to combine a restaurant's raw score with a global baseline (7.2). A spot with 2 check-ins and a 9.5 average could be a fluke — one friend hyping the place. A spot with 40 check-ins and an 8.8 average is proven. As a restaurant accumulates more check-ins, its score drifts further from the baseline and closer to its true average. This is the same approach Wikipedia, Letterboxd, and board-game databases use.
How do I add a place?: When you tap Rate Wings and search for a spot, if it's not already in CAFO you'll get an option to add it. Type the name, and the form will geocode it against Mapbox to set the pin. The place is added to the database the moment you log your check-in.
How do I fix a wrong pin or bad info?: On any restaurant page, tap the Report Problem section in the sidebar. Choose the issue type (wrong pin, duplicate, closed, bad info) and add any context. The founding team handles reports in Supabase Studio.
Can I edit or delete a check-in?: Yes. From your profile, each check-in has an Edit button that pre-fills the check-in flow with your existing scores, and a Delete button that removes it entirely. Deletion permanently removes the check-in from your history and adjusts the restaurant's WingScore.
Are profiles public?: Yes, by design. CAFO is a shared field guide, so check-ins from real people accumulate into trustworthy aggregate scores. Your username, check-in history, and scores are visible to anyone. You can delete your account at any time; your check-ins stay as anonymized data points so restaurant scores don't collapse.
What's the home city for?: Your home city filters the leaderboard on the home screen to your local area. It doesn't restrict what you can rate — you can log wings anywhere.
Can I change my username?: Yes, from Settings → Profile. Usernames must be lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores, 3–20 characters, and can't be reserved app names. Changing your username updates your profile URL immediately.
How do I delete my account?: Settings → Danger Zone. Type your username to confirm. Your profile is removed. Your check-ins stay in the database as anonymous data points so the restaurant scores they contributed to remain accurate.

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Support

Tell us what broke.

Wrong pin, weird score, busted auth, or a feature thought that will not leave you alone. Send it here. Launch-scale support is simple: a form, an email, and humans who read it.

Email: support@cafowings.com

Guidelines

Keep the table useful.

CAFO works when check-ins are honest, specific, and aimed at the wings. People should be able to compare spots without sorting through abuse, spam, or score games.

Log what you ate.

Check-ins should describe a real visit, order, or takeout batch. Do not invent scores, copy someone else's notes, or use a spot page to settle a grudge.

Aim criticism at the food and service.

Strong opinions are welcome. Personal attacks, slurs, threats, harassment, and doxxing are not.

Do not sell the score.

Scores are never for sale. Paid placements, undisclosed incentives, and coordinated score stuffing can be removed.

Use photos with care.

Upload wing photos you have the right to share. Avoid faces, private information, and anything that turns a food log into a privacy problem.

Reports and blocks

Reports go to the CAFO team. We may hide a check-in, suspend an account, dismiss a report, or ask for more context. Blocks are personal: they keep another profile out of your feed and lists without making a public scene.

When something feels off

Use the report controls on check-ins and profiles. For account access, safety concerns, or anything that needs a human note, use the support form above.

How CAFO works.

Answers to the questions that actually come up. If something's missing, use the support form.

Want to understand the score in depth?

The scoring explainer covers the rubric, Hot Take, the standards floor, and why the number means what it means.

How scoring works

What is a check-in?

A check-in is one basket scored. You rate five criteria (sauce, crispiness, meat, blue cheese, celery), add a Hot Take, and optionally log the sauce name, style, heat, and notes. Every check-in contributes to the restaurant's aggregate WingScore.

What is the WingScore?

WingScore starts with a weighted rubric: sauce and crispiness each count for 29%, meat for 22%, and blue cheese and celery each count for 10%. N/A accompaniments reweight automatically. Your Hot Take can nudge that rubric up or down, while a failed core criterion can pull it back. The database computes the same formula for every check-in.

Why does a 9.5 with 2 check-ins rank below an 8.8 with 40?

CAFO uses a Bayesian average to combine a restaurant's raw score with a global baseline (7.2). A spot with 2 check-ins and a 9.5 average could be a fluke — one friend hyping the place. A spot with 40 check-ins and an 8.8 average is proven. As a restaurant accumulates more check-ins, its score drifts further from the baseline and closer to its true average. This is the same approach Wikipedia, Letterboxd, and board-game databases use.

How do I add a place?

When you tap Rate Wings and search for a spot, if it's not already in CAFO you'll get an option to add it. Type the name, and the form will geocode it against Mapbox to set the pin. The place is added to the database the moment you log your check-in.

How do I fix a wrong pin or bad info?

On any restaurant page, tap the Report Problem section in the sidebar. Choose the issue type (wrong pin, duplicate, closed, bad info) and add any context. The founding team handles reports in Supabase Studio.

Can I edit or delete a check-in?

Yes. From your profile, each check-in has an Edit button that pre-fills the check-in flow with your existing scores, and a Delete button that removes it entirely. Deletion permanently removes the check-in from your history and adjusts the restaurant's WingScore.

Are profiles public?

Yes, by design. CAFO is a shared field guide, so check-ins from real people accumulate into trustworthy aggregate scores. Your username, check-in history, and scores are visible to anyone. You can delete your account at any time; your check-ins stay as anonymized data points so restaurant scores don't collapse.

What's the home city for?

Your home city filters the leaderboard on the home screen to your local area. It doesn't restrict what you can rate — you can log wings anywhere.

Can I change my username?

Yes, from Settings → Profile. Usernames must be lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores, 3–20 characters, and can't be reserved app names. Changing your username updates your profile URL immediately.

How do I delete my account?

Settings → Danger Zone. Type your username to confirm. Your profile is removed. Your check-ins stay in the database as anonymous data points so the restaurant scores they contributed to remain accurate.