Wingstop

756 E 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60628

American

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

High Risk

Across the available record, Wingstop has three inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 7, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to 10 violations.

Looking across the full record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Wingstop's 37 doesn't quite reach. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine

3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A PREP COOLER, WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE, AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 66F DURING THE INSPECTION. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTIAN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: 3-501.16 OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN A PREP COOLER AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE; OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LBS OF RANCH DRESSING AT 66F AND ABOUT 3 LBS OF BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 66F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

Inspector notes: 3-101.11 OBSERVED A GREEN SLIMY FUZZY SUBSTANCE (MOLDLIKE) ON THE COOKED CORN ON THE COBB THAT WAS LOCATED IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOODS AND NEVER ALLOW FOODS TO GROW MOLD ON THE PRODUCT. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOOD DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-40-050(A)

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: 2-102.14 OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID/ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MEET REQUIREMENT.

Nov 14, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CELL PHONES AND KEYS STORED ON PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PERSONAL ITEMS FROM PREP AREA.

Jun 14, 2022

License

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. TNSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOLYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wingstop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wingstop?

Across the inspection record, “procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.

Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wingstop have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Wingstop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Wingstop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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