Wingstop
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2020, Wingstop has 11 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 17, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around three violations per visit lately, up from roughly one violation before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, showing up three times.
Wingstop's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Sep 10, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED.
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Jun 17, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE COOKED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:CHICKEN CREAMY SAUCES ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE COOKED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS:CHICKEN CREAMY SAUCES ETC. 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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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPARTMENTS NOT CLEAN (INTERIOR ICE BIN). ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: ICE BUILD-UP AT CONDENSER UNITS INSIDE REACH-IN AND WALK-IN FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ISSUE. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE REFUSE AREA NOT MAINTAINED EXCESS DEBRIS,GRIMES,BOTTLES AND FLUID SPILLAGE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA TO MINIMIZE RODENT AND INSECTS ACTIVITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AREA,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Mar 13, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jun 14, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK COMING FROM TUBING IN CABINET UNDERNEATH ICE TEA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AND EDGES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CAULK, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOAM AROUND PIPES ABOVE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOAM AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH NON ABSORBENT EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOIL BUILDUP ON WALL ATTACHED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN WALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WORKING WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GAP IN BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP.
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Apr 8, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS. HANDLES CHICKEN,ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED.7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES INSTALLED FOR HOSE USED FOR CLEANING NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
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Sep 27, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2497384 DATED:3/25/2021. #58--ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MANTAIN AS REQUIRED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT MAIN ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING APPROX:1/4" INCH AT BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM/CORNER TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Mar 25, 2021
Routine
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A CERTIFIED MANAGER AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2362494 DATED 2/18/2020: "FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN." INSTRUCTED TO COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION #2362494 DATED 2/18/2020. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF.
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Feb 18, 2020
License
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC) OFF THE FLOOR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.
Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Wingstop have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one 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 around two times per year on average.
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