Wingstop Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
86
Score
Wingstop Restaurant has been inspected 16 times since 2014. On Apr 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wingstop Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NOTED DEAD INSECTS UNDER HADNWASHING SINK IN FRONT NEAR CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD SPILLS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR IN CORNERS TRHOUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ESPECIALLY IN FRONT BELOW HANDWASHING SINK AND BETWEEN SAFE AND WALL AND BEHIND HOT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55
86
Jun 17, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 23, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS/TRASH OUTSIDE OF THE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN THE AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER. COS.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IMPROPERLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DRY MOP PROPERLY. COS.
55
90
Jun 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 27, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44F, BUTTERMILK AT 48F, RANCH DRESSING AT 47F, AND BLUE CHEESE DRESSING AT 48F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED THE AIR TEMPERATURE AT 50F INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND AT 47F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MISSING LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL GARBAGE DUMPSTERS MUST BE INACCESIBLE TO RODENTS AND COVERED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING GARBAGE LID ON THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
54
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
3
61
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOOD (CHICKEN) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT END OF INSPECTION.
2
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR, ETC) AND MAINTAIN.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE USED OIL RECEPTACLE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST COMPLETE APPROVED TRAINING AND KEEP VALID CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO LOCATE AND VERIFY ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
58
74
Jan 7, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DEEP FRYERS VENTS IN WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ALONG THE EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS PREPARED.
56
90
Dec 3, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREPARATION AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTARINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS PREPARED.
40
78
May 25, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLES PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR DRAINS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BULD UP INSIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58
70
Nov 7, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 2, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
58
86
Apr 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM POTATOE PEELER,WHEEL BASES ON FRYERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR BEHIND FRONT POP COOLER.MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR NEXT TO SAFE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LOWER WALL IN DINING AREA UNDER FRONT WINDOW,MISSING TRIM AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOW HOT AND COLD WATER PRESSURE AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK,LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMP SINK.
38
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET FOR NEW EMPLOYEES .MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
45
78
Aug 18, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE YELLOW CUTTING BOARD NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT FRYERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT FREEZER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
35
86
Jan 22, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO DRY MOP/REMOVE WATER.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL UNDER THE POTATO CHOPPER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CAULK.
35
90
May 21, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED.(FLOUR, SUGAR,ETC.)
31
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON FOOD SHELVING UNITS AT REAR OF PREMISES.(TOOLS, CLOTHES,ETC.)
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOODHANDLERS AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
45
86
Aug 13, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CAULKING AT WINDOWS IN DINING AREA AND OVER SAUCE STATION IN PREP AREA,HOLE IN UPPER WALL AT FRONT WINDOWS AND DOOR,CEILING TILE IN MEN'S TOILETROOM.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE FLASHING GUARDS AT VENTILATION HOOD.
38
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop Restaurant on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Wingstop Restaurant.
Has Wingstop Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wingstop Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.
Nearby Restaurants