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Wingstop

1251 W Fullerton, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Across the available record, Wingstop has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Aug 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Wingstop on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 11, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 12, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(CHICKEN WINGS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES FROM CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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86
Jul 19, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 12, 2024
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED CHICKEN WINGS, CHICKEN SANDWICHES ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE TO OPERATE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR UPPER WATER RESERVIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BLACK AND BROWN SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE. ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL SLIME AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
16
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2582876 ON 10/04/2023. #58.NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 742-090. CITATION ISSUED.
60
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
1
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENT IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR BEHIND ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN AT ALL TIMES.
55
55
Oct 4, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
1
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE.
58
67
Jul 12, 2022
License
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON-SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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90

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wingstop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wingstop?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.

Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Wingstop have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Wingstop 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 Wingstop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop is inspected around two times per year on average.

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