Wingstop
Last inspected: Jun 5, 2025
78
Score
Across the available record, Wingstop has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2017. On Jun 5, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.
Looking across the full record, “allergen training as required” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Wingstop's 78 doesn't quite reach. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 5, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP UNDER THE FRONT DOOR OF ABOUT 1/4 INCH AND THE WEATHER STRIP MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND A SLIMY SUBATANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND PEST ACTIVITY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BY THE WINDOW NEAR THE SODA MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND POSSIBLE SODA SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
78
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE
58
95
Feb 9, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MISSING VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
57
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS (URINAL, TOILETS, AND HANDWASH SINKS) NOT CLEAN, SOILED AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
55
86
Feb 9, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE PESTS ENTRY POINT.
38
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYEE'S WITH PROPER HAIR RESTAINT ESPECIALLY ONES WITH VERY LONG HAIR.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF PAPER GOOD STORAGE CADINETS DIRTY INSIDE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR AROUND THE MOP SINK AND STORAGE TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55
82
Jan 7, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION FROM 10/19/21 NOT CORRECTED: 58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 PRIORITY FOUNDATION
60
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MISSING PANEL COVER ON EXTERIOR UPPER ICE MACHINE WHERE MECHANICAL HARDWARE LOCATED. INSTD TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE AND MAINTAIN
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE 60
58
74
Oct 19, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
5
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: GARBAGE CAN IN REST ROOM IN NEED OF LID. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
58
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: VIOLATION #58 FROM REPORT #2370895 MAY 20, 2020 OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
60
58
May 20, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASSORTED LARGE BULK SAUCES NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.MUST INSTALL.
37
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING
58
74
Feb 19, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT/TCS FOODS WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOODS BEING HELD OVER 24 HOURS SHOULD HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION DATES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
23
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THAT THERE MUST BE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO GREEN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND MARKS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK UNDER THE SANITIZE AREA OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER COMING UP THROUGH THE GREASE TRAP INTERCEPTOR FROM THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER IN THE "RINSE" AREA OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MANAGERS THAT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
58
Feb 16, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES STORED ON COUNTER (TWO) IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PLACE IN SANITIZER BUCKET WITH PROPER SANITIZER.
39
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
45
90
Sep 13, 2017
License
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Jun 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.
Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wingstop have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six 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 roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants