Wingstop
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2021
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Score
Going back to 2019, Wingstop has seven inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 5, 2021. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. The most recent inspection at Wingstop is from Oct 5, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Wingstop's 64 doesn't quite reach. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 5, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT FROM 9-28-21, REPORT# 2532013 NOT POSTED CONSPICUOUS TO CONSUMERS AS REQUIRED. POSTED CONSPICUOUS IN DINING ROOM WAS REPORT FROM 3-21-21 PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-42-010(B). NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN INSTRUCTED TO POST.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18: EXCESS ICE AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 : ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS INCLUDED WHEELS OF UNITS. UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: THE FAUCET AT THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. THE FAUCET NECK IS BROKEN, LEAKING, AND SLOPPED. REPAIR PROPERLY ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: GREASY FLOOR IN PREP AREA, VERY SLIPPERY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED RUBBER MATTS OR KEEP FLOOR FREE FROM OIL AND KEEP IT DRY AT ALL TIMES
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Sep 28, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE.FOUND 53 3oz EACH container FILLED WITH HOMEMADE DRESSING(MAYO AND BUTTERMILK) STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT TEMP OF 49.7F TO 52.1F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN A TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION: 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OUT PF 11/22/2019 NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED(ON-SITE CERTIFICATE WAS FROM FORMER MANAGER) NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE BIN, ALSO AT WATER RESERVOIR. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 4-5-2021, REPORT#2497818 #39)3-307.11 OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE IN AND AROUND DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN. #57)2-102.13 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES COULD NOT BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-090, NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FRONT DOOR WITH GAP OF 1/4" TO 1/2" AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.REPAIR ISSUE TO MINIMIZE PEST ENTRY
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: EXCESS ICE AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER PIPE IS LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS INCLUDED WHEELS OF UNITS. UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND THE COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET AT THE TWO-COMPARTMENT SINK IS REPAIRED WITH TAPE. THE FAUCET NECK IS BROKEN, LEAKING, AND SLOPPED. REPAIR PROPERLY ISSUE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASY FLOOR IN PREP AREA, VERY SLIPPERY.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED RUBBER MATTS OR KEEP FLOOR FREE FROM OIL AND KEEP IT DRY AT ALL TIMES MUST REMOVE ABOUT 4" OF ICE ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER.REMOVE, CLEAN SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES WERE PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Apr 5, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING CHICKEN ARE BEING COOKED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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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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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE 2-102.14
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE IN AND AROUND DOOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER. ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES COULD NOT BE PROVIDED.
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Mar 2, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER WITH EXCESS FROZEN CONDENSATE IN AND AROUND DOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ELIMINATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING CEILING ONTO FLOOR IN REAR ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT. MUST ABATE LEAK AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON FLOOR OF REAR ROOM NEAR REAR EXIT. REMOVE WATER AND MAINTAIN FLOOR. OBSERVED LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2020
Reinspection
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMER. POSTED WAS SUMMARY REPORT #2288732 FROM MAY 13,2019. NEW REPORT GIVEN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-42-010(B)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE UNDER DEEP FRYERS,GRIMES BEHIND AND SITE OF SHELVES COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MUST REMOVE POODLE OF WATER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP POTATOES TABLE AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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May 6, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 8 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ANOTHER EMPLOYEE WASHING POTS/UTENSILS WITH GLOVED HANDS, WHEN FINISHED RETURNED AT PREP STATION WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES NOR HAND WASHING.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HANDWASHING AND REMOVAL OF THE GLOVES PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-010
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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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING HANDS AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDS MUST BE WASHED ONLY AT DESIGNATED HANDWASHING SINK. DISCUSSED HAND WASHING POLICY WITH MANAGER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FRONT HANWASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE TO HANDWASHING. FAUCET HAS AN ADD ON PIECE WHICH IN ORDER TO WASH HANDS HANDS MUST TOUCH THE RELEASE METAL IN ORDER FOR WATER TO FLOW AND BE ABLE TO WASH HANDS. MUST REMOVE THE ADD ON PIECE FROM FAUCET PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C)
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE (INTERIOR TOP AND BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MEN'S WASHROOM NOT MAINTAINED.OBSERVED BLOOD SPLATTER IN DIFFERENT PART OF WASHROOM. MUST LOCK THE SAID WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-38-030(C)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER UNDER PREP POTATOES TABLE AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, EXCESS ICE BUILD UP. REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: GREASE UNDER DEEP FRYERS,GRIMES BEHIND AND SITE OF SHELVES COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MUST REMOVE POODLE OF WATER AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDE ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS -
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May 13, 2019
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Oct 5, 2021. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five 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 eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Wingstop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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