Wingstop
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2016, Wingstop has 12 inspections in the public record. On Mar 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near one violation per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MAKER,"ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Jan 14, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENT HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #53, NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, NOT CORRECTED/NON-COMPLIANCE FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT #2577343. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOPS DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOPS PROPERLY AS NOT TO ATTRACT/HARBOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO OLD REFRIGERATORS/COOLERS NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
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Jun 14, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Dec 12, 2022
Complaint
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE WAS PROVIDED IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 4, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 24, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS SITTING NEAR FRYERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $20. ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO KEEP ORIGINAL COPY ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OUTDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHOWING LATEST SERVICE REPORT OF 8/12/2020. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SAUCES AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT LABELS UNDERNEATH SAUCE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL FOOD PACKAGING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HATS/HAIRNETS. HAIR RESTRAINTS MUST BE WORN AT ALL TIMES DURING FOOD PREPARATION.
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Aug 17, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF BLACK SLIME ON CAULK AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, RE-CAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALL MOUNTED POTATO PEELER IN MAIN PREP AREA NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK COVERED IN FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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May 9, 2019
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 2 COMP SINK ,ALSO A LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND THE FRONT PREP AREA.
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Dec 12, 2016
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four 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 one violation 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 roughly once per year on average.
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