Wingstop Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
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Score
Wingstop Restaurant has been inspected 25 times since 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly four violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wingstop Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INTERIOR AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN FREEZER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOORS BENEATH COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST DEBRIS, FLOORS, WALLS, AND GAS LINES BENEATH AND BEHIND MAIN COOK LINE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
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86
Jan 23, 2025
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND PIPES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 20, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 18, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM BOTH WASHROOM FLOORS, AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, MOPROOM AND IN REAR OFFICE, ALSO ONE HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND THE OTHER HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL IN REAR MOP ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2569418 ISSUED ON 01-09-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #38 - INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASETRAP FOR ESTABLISHMENT'S UTENSIL WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE LOCATION OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
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Jan 9, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (2) HANDSINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED, COMPLETELY FILLED WITH WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - (2) HANDSINK HAS BEEN FIXED, WASTE WATER HAS BEEN DRAINED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
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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 TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
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64
Sep 6, 2022
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN WINGS ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2521905 DATED:06/24/2021 #58--OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AND BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA AND REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Jun 24, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOCK ON 1 OF 2 STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED OVEN, REFRIGERATOR, AND DRAFT BEER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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78
Sep 30, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES
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82
Aug 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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74
May 16, 2018
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ARE RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WATER LINE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IS SLOWLY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WATER LINE TO PREVENT ANY DRIPPAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 3, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ARE RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE BULK CONTAINER OF MAGNESIUM TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS DRAINS IN THE PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GRIME BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET HEAD AT THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM IS LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO SECURE THE FAUCET HEAD AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE WATER LINE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IS SLOWLY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WATER LINE TO PREVENT ANY DRIPPAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA MUST WEAR A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE HAIR AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, COOKED BEANS, ETC.) WERE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED OR COOKED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DISHWASH AREA HAND WASH BOWL PIPE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR DISHWASH AREA HAND WASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE.
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86
Nov 7, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE AT THIS TIME. FOUND A LARGE PLASTIC CONTAINER OF HAND WASHING SOAP INSIDE THE HAND WASHING SINK AND ON TOP OF THE SPLASH GUARDS FOUND LONG STAINLESS STEEL TRAYS OBSTRUCTING SAME SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY THAT ALL HAND SINKS MUST ALWAYS BE EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND NOT OBSTRUCTED AT ANY TIME. CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING HANDLED AND PREPARED THERE WAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON DUTY THAT THERE MUST ALWAYS BE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED OR COOKED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN WASTE BASKET LIDS IN THE BOTH MEN'S AND LADIES RESTROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE LARGE REAR STORAGE ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FACUET BASE HANDLE AT THE MEN'S RESTROOM HAND SINK.
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Jan 6, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHT BUILD-UP AT THE CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER AT THE MIDDLE OF THE 3-COMP SINK. MUST PROVIDE A TOILET WATER TANK LID IN THE LADIES RESTROOM STALL. TOILET TANK LID COVER IS MISSING.
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86
Aug 31, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED NICE AND NEATLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FLUSHING DEVICE TO ONE OF TWO LADIES COMMODE IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENINGS AT BOTTOM DOORS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO ENROLLMENT LETTER/DOCUMENTS. NO VALID CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, (PREPARING/COOKING/SERVING, CHICKEN, BEANS, POTATOES SALAD, ETC..AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR CHESTER FREEZER DOOR REAR STORAGE AREA, NOT PROPERLY CLOSING,
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR OUTSIDE GROUND AREA,
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST STORE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS ONE DESIGNATED AREA, NICE AND NEATLY,
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90
Nov 4, 2013
Recent Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON FREEZERS AND STOVE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND MOP CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EAST WALL NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALL AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 24, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE, WASHING AND RINSING MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SETTING THEM TO DRY, HOWEVER NOT USING A SANITIZING METHOD. INSTRUCTED/DEMONSTRATED PROPER SET UP OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, FOR PROPER SANITATION USING 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. NO ENROLLMENT LETTER/DOCUMENTS. HAS A CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR BEN J GONZALEZ, BUT PERSON NOT ON DUTY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-012. (PREPARING/COOKING/SERVING, CHICKEN, BEANS, POTATOES SALAD, ETC..AT TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS ON FREEZERS AND STOVE; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DUST AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE STORAGE ROOM AND MOP CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EAST WALL NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND OPENINGS AROUND PIPES NEAR CEILING INSIDE THE MOP CLOSET; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE WALL AND SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER NOTED INSIDE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
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Oct 29, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKET ON ONE DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; PREP REACH IN COOLER AND TWO DOORS REACH IN FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR 2PART SINK FAUCET.
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Feb 10, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; SMALL FREEZER AT FRONT PREP AREA AND MOP SINK.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE MOP CLOSET, AND UNDER FRYERS AT PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Mar 30, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS RETURNING TO PREP FOODS, WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS AFTER; ONE PERSON SWEEPING FLOORS AND DISCARDING FLOOR DEBRIS IN GARBAGE. THE OTHER REMOVING BOXES, DISCARDING THEM AND PUTTING HANDS INSIDE THE GARBAGE CONTAINER, WEARING SAME GLOVES TO DO MULTI TASK. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED AFTER ANY CONTAMINATING CONDITION, INSIDE EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. ALSO INSTRUCTED ON PROPER USAGE OF GLOVES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010[B].
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS, INCLUDING MOP CLOSET.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 1, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE BELOW MANAGER ON PREMISES MANAGER HAS NO CITY CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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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.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE FRYER AND THE STOVE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SODA MACHINE ICE SHOOT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED TWO (2) BULBS OUT UNDER FRYER HOOD INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALSO OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD OVER SAUCE AREA DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.OBSERVED THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING A LOWER PIPE AT THE 2ND AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop Restaurant on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 25 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at Wingstop Restaurant.
Has Wingstop Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Wingstop Restaurant 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 Restaurant 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 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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