Wingstop

1637 N Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
American
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2014
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Wingstop stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 7, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Wingstop since Feb 7, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited five times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Wingstop is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 7, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 28, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL WRITTEN LOG BOOK ON PREMISE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A WRITTEN LOG MUST BE MAINTAINED AND AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM AT REAR (OUTSIDE) AREA.
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Oct 22, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: container in reach in cooler and in walk in needs dates and lables.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL POTATO PEELER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL,DEEP FRYERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Oct 18, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: front soda and ice machine pink slimmy dropping down from ice protecter,which dispense the ice. unit is tag citation is issued serious violation 7-38-005a
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: container in reach in cooler and in walk in needs dates and lables
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL POTATO PEELER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL,DEEP FRYERS ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Nov 26, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Nov 16, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF TOP AREA OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN, BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO RESTRICT USE AND HAVE SERVICE AND PROVIDE A PAID RECEIPT UPON NEXT VISIT, MACHINE TAGGED, MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL, FAX #312-746-4240 SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-005(A)
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT IN POOR NOT PROPERLY DRAINING, CLEAN WALL COMING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FLOOR DRAIN RODDED, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVINGS IN THE WALK-IN-COOLER,TOPS/SIDES OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS,DEEP FRYERS,KNOZZLES AT THE FOUNTAIN DRINK STATION, REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LOOSE HANDLE AT EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,REMOVE DUSTS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AT REAR STORAGE MUST BE REMOVED.
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Jul 6, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED,INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES DETAIL CLEANING FAN COVERS IN WALK-IN-COOLER,MANUAL POTATO PEELER,MANUAL CAN OPENER,HOUSING ATTACHED,ICE MACHINE UPPER PANEL,DEEP FRYERS ETC.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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Aug 11, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN VENT IN KITCHEN AND VENT IN TOILET WITH DUST,AND GLASS ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE .
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS BEHIND REAR EXIST DOOR WITH DEBRIS NEEDS CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wingstop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Feb 7, 2014. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wingstop?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” 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 two violations per visit, down from roughly four 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.