Wingstop Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2026
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Public records show 16 inspections at Wingstop Restaurant stretching back to 2018. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Wingstop Restaurant is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 6, 2026
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 26, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE PILING UP OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS SO THAT THE LIDS COULD NOT BE CLOSED AND EXCESSIVE GARBAGE FOUND ON THE GROUND AND ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE LIDS OF THE DUMPSTERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN WINGS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 7, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT THE DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK WHILE THE SINK WAS SET TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER REFILLED EMPTY DISPENSER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER/SHELVING BETWEEN PREPPED FRIES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED A DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2024
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: UPPER SODA DISPENSER ON THE AUTOMATIC SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INTERIOR CABINET SHELVING ON THE LEFT SIDE UNDER THE SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH LIQUID SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: VERY SLOW DRAINING HAND WASHING SINK AT THE ENTRANCE TO THE KITCHEN FROM THE CASHIER. MUST REPAIR TO PROPERLY DRAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAINS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE NOTED DIRTY WITH DEBRIS.----FLOORS BEHIND THE DINING ROOM SODA DISPENSING SYSTEM WITH SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 5, 2023
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD-UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Mar 22, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
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Jul 14, 2022
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Apr 13, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: DOOR OF THE ICE MACHINE FOUND DIRTY/STICKY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jun 22, 2021
Routine
No violations found.
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Jun 24, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 19, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS, EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL NECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 6/11/2020, INSPECTION REPORT #2373598. #38-OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 11 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 FRUIT FLIES AT REGISTER AREA, 3 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND 4 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY. 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 11, 2020
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 FRUIT FLIES AT REGISTER AREA, 5 FRUIT FLIES IN OFFICE, 20 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR PREP AREA AND 8 FRUIT FLIES IN MAIN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON IN CHARGE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN WINGS). CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS, EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL NECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 8, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11-OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS, EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL NECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E)-OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISINFECTANT SANITIZER AGAINST NOROVIRUS, EMPTY SPRAY BOTTLE, EYE PROTECTION AND DISPOSABLE APRON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL NECESSARY ITEMS MUST BE PROVIDED ACCORDING TO POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 FRUIT FLIES ON POTATO BOXES AND ON STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON WALLS NEAR STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR AND BY REAR DOOR. MUST CLEAN AND ELIMINATE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A).
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON NAME ON FOOD ITEM CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 20, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING TCS FOOD.(HANDLES CHICKEN) PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD NOT LABELED (STARCH, ETC.). MUST LABEL.
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Jan 12, 2018
License
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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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 Feb 6, 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 six 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 around two times per year on average.
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