Wingstop
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
50
Score
Wingstop appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Wingstop's 50 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 live fly by bag- in- box soda rack.
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Toast oven has build up of dust on front vent over where toast is removed from machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment. Manager stated 6 employees have manager training but manager only duty is only one with training in establishment.
53A-08-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager stated there is approximately 9 employees employed at time of inspection and all have been employed for longer then 60 days. Manager only has two food handlers certificates.
53B-13-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager unable to provide copy of current license. Copy of license in establishment expired June 1 2024. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under sauce table soiled with food debris. Also, floor under fryers soiled with food debris/grease build up. Also, floor under ice machine soiled with debris. Also, vent cover bathroom has dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. By desk jug of fry oil on ground. Manager moved oil to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Insect control device used to electrocute or stun insects not designed to retain insect within the device. On tray on top shelf of bag- in- box soda rack above soda boxes light bug zapper plugged in. Bug zapper not designed to keep bugs inside device as evidence with dead flies on tray. Manager unplugged bug zapper light and removed and clean tray of dead flies. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-06-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled in kitchen area. A Also, bag- in- box soda rack soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
50
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In back of kitchen, spray bottle of purple kitchen cleaner laying on top of bag- in- box soda box. Manager moved to chemical shelf next to back door. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice chute on soda machine behind front counter soiled with slime/mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager at time of inspection unable to locate current copy of license. She called her boss who is working on getting a copy of the current license. **Corrective Action Taken**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee sandwich and drink observed on top ledge of ice machine. Manager moved employees belongings. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers in kitchen area soiled with grease and food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer, ice buildup up on ceiling vent.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple gaskets soiled throughout kitchen.
23-03-4
61
Jun 23, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly by handwash sink by storage shelf on cook line. One fly by bag- in- box shelf near mop sink.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. One employee without proof of reporting sickness form presently working.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filter expired 4/2024
29-28-4
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Spatulas on shelf by 3 compartment sink are warped/cracked
14-10-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Drain cover missing in mop sink.
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Few containers above double sink on shelf with wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Few boxes on ground around dumpster. Manager picked up and discarded into dumpster. **Corrected On-Site**
33-19-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Slide door on side of dumpster is open.
33-16-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Gap on bottom of back door.
35B-01-4
50
Jul 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Manager states employees eat at prep table in middle of kitchen by prep sink - evidenced by employee food and drink at table.
12B-04-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee black jacket stored on top of case of potatoes near manager desk. Coat moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster outside of establishment. Manager states it will get closed. **Corrective Action Taken**
33-16-4
86
Sep 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple head soda nozzles across from front counter.
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage with Wingstop logos on containers in wood line next to the dumpster labeled for Wingstop.
33-19-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitation bucket stored over to go containers, sanitation bucket moved. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
82
Apr 17, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink for hose attachment.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water in bathroom at 80F, water adjusted to over 100F. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Back door to kitchen does not close by itself.
35B-03-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.
How does Wingstop compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Wingstop most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wingstop have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Wingstop means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Wingstop inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop is inspected around three times per year on average.
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