Wingstop
Last inspected: May 20, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 20 inspections at Wingstop stretching back to 2018. Wingstop was last inspected on May 20, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 14 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Wingstop's 78 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUITSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUITSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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78
May 13, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT AND WALKIN COOLER, SUCH AS 20LBS OF CHICKEN AT 52.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 20LBS AT $200. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN AND FRENCH FRIES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AREA. WHEN WATER IS RELEASED FROM 2ND SINK BASIN, WATER BACKS UP INTO 1ST AND 3RD SINK BASINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR BEFORE RE-INSPECTION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
1
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUITSIDE DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS IN REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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52
Jan 3, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAR REAR OF THE LOWER COMPARTMENT OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Jul 18, 2024
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE, DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.CITATION ISSUED
2
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND LIQUID SPILLS ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING THE BEVERAGE DISPENSER IN THE FRONT LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 7, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE TOPS OF ALL OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, BURNT RESIDUE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST/RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE COCA-COLA BEVERAGE UNIT IN THE LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED MANAGER THAT ARRIVED ON SITE, WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Mar 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT# 2590077 DATED ON 02/26/2024 NOT CORRECTED AS FOLLOWS: #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED MANAGER THAT ARRIVED ON SITE, WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE TOPS OF ALL OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, BURNT RESIDUE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST/RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE COCA-COLA BEVERAGE UNIT IN THE LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 26, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/21/2023, REPORT #2577609 #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
2
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOPS OF ALL OF THE DEEP-FRYING UNITS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, BURNT RESIDUE, AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTERIOR OF THE OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTACLE WITH GREASE DROPLETS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT TO AVOID PEST/RODENTS AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE TWO DOOR PREP COOLER WITH SLIGHT FOOD CRUMBS AND DEBRIS BEHIND THE COCA-COLA BEVERAGE UNIT IN THE LOBBY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MANAGER THAT ARRIVED ON SITE, WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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67
Jun 21, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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90
Mar 27, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE UPPER INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED UNDER SINKS IN KITCHEN AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL NEW FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE MANAGER ON DUTY DOES NOT HAVE A FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; MUST OBTAIN.
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82
Dec 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2022
Reinspection
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
5
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING CELL PHONE WHILE FRYING CHICKEN WINGS. FOOD HANDLER PROCEEDED TO PUT NEW GLOVES ON WITH OUT WASHING HANDS TO CONTINUE PREPARING FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY TASK CHANGE AND REAPPLY CLEAN GLOVES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM NOVEMBER 29,2022 REPORT #2567694 #16 FOUND SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP AT NOZZLE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK BUILD UP AT CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. #48 NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN #54 OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, PERHAPS ADD ADDITIONAL PICK UPS. #60 PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 19,2021 REPORT #2493115 #55 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. ALL PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS IN NEED OF CORRECTING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LAST SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010B CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
60
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLTION #59
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
55
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION#59
16
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL HAIR MUST BE TIED UP OR USE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. NO FLOWING LONG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
40
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
48
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
1
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #59
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35
Nov 29, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM MARCH 19,2021 REPORT #2493115 #55 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND TO OBTAIN CERTIFICATE PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
60
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
5
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER LEAVE PREP AREA EXIT THE BUILDING TO BRING BACK AN ORDER FROM A CUSTOMER AND REENTER PREP AREA AND PROCEDE TO PREP AREA WITHOUT REMOVING ORIGINAL GLOVES. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO REMOVE GLOVES, WASH HANDS AND PUT NEW GLOVES ON. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CIATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. MANAGER LEFT PREMISES AT THE BEGINING OF THE INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE WITH BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP AT NOZZLE. FOUND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH LARGE AMOUNTS OF BLACK BUILD UP AT CHUTE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE BOTH MACHINES MAINTAIN CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
16
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OPEN AND OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINER CLOSED AT ALL TIMES, PERHAPS ADD ADDITIONAL PICK UPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
54
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: ALL HAIR MUST BE TIED UP OR USE OF HAIR RESTRAINT. NO FLOWING LONG HAIR. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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33
Mar 26, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: -501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
16
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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78
Mar 19, 2021
Routine
5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
5
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AREA NOT MAINTAINED WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND ON THE GROUND AROUND SAID DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED POTATOES) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
3
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED A BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
16
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE FLOOR AND WALL AROUND THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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52
Apr 28, 2020
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 NO CITATION ISSUED
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE POLICY AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FOOD HANDLERS ON AT DIFFERENT TIMES USE HIS CELLPHONE, TOUCH THE TABLET OR TOUCH THE DOOR AND EACH TIME PUT ON THE SAME GLOVES WITH OUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO PRACTICE GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY PROPERLY WASHING HANDS AND USE DIFFERENT GLOVES AT EACH WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
8
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE LOWER SURFACE OF THE CABINET BY THE BEVERAGE STATION WITH STAINS AND DIRT. THE VENTILATION WITH GREASE SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALLS AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE DINING AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE THE MOP BUCKET FULL OF DIRTY WATER. INSTRUCTED TO HANG MOP UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE HOLDERS MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF.
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58
Oct 31, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 22, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALL IN THE DINING AREA, BY THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING ROOM, ON THE WALL BY THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK AND IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN IN THE MOP SINK AREA. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: SOME EMPLOYEES OBSERVED WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL FLOOR DRAINS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE BUILD UP.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR STAFF MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL NEW STAFF.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL NEW FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS; MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL NEW MANAGERS.
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67
Oct 29, 2018
Reinspection
4 major violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-102.12 NO ONE ON SITE WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF REINSTRCTION WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON SITE TO ENROLL IN SANITATION CLASS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B3) PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMPLETE LOGBOOK ON SITE. BINDER MUST CONTAIN ALL INFORMATION. MAP, MSDS SHEETS, ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 PEST CONTROL ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION TO CORRECT LOGBOOK
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Oct 18, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITITATION CERTIFICATE AT TIME OF INSPECTION, NOR WAS THERE A CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR CUSTOMER VIEWING WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND PERSON AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PREMISES DOES NOT HAVE A COMPLETE LOGBOOK ON SITE. BINDER MUST CONTAIN ALL INFORMATION. MAP, MSDS SHEETS, ETC... INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMPLETE LOGBOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Aug 31, 2018
License
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-201.11 NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER DID NOT HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from May 20, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.
Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wingstop have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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