Wingstop
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
100
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Wingstop, the earliest from 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 22, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.
“All food employees have food handler training” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Wingstop's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 20, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMP. SINK RUNS EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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90
Feb 7, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED FROM REPORT #2591705 DATED 3/27/24. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #57-OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE. #58-OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH THE CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A PIC ON SITE WITH THE CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION WRITTEN ON VIOLATION #2.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO THE FRYERS) WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMP. SINK RUNS EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
51
74
Mar 27, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND THE PIPES/CONDUITS BEHIND THEM WITH FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
49
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
58
78
Aug 4, 2022
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
2
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MALE EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEES PUT ON HATS DURING INSPECTION
40
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM ALSO LABELED AS "RESTROOM FOR FOR CUSTOMER USE ONLY" WITH NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 16, 2022
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON INSIDE INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
16
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-01 CITATION ISSUED
2
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
57
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MENS TOILET ROOM ALSO LABELED AS "RESTROOM FOR FOR CUSTOMER USE ONLY" WITH NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 5, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED BREAD AND BLANCH FRIES ON BAKERS RACK NOT COVER IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
54
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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86
Aug 13, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OFFOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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95
Feb 16, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
41
90
Jul 10, 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 Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited four 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 five 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.
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