Wingstop
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2026
86
Score
Wingstop has been inspected 13 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
13
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
86
Mar 25, 2026
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 19, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed following food items cold holding for less than 4 hours: Chicken wings 55F. Operator placed food on ice bath during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of rubbing alcohol on food prep table. Operator removed item during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of cooking oil stored on cook line. Operator properly placed oil during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen accumulated with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Did not observe handwashing sign stored between reach in freezers. Printed operator a handwashing sign during time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled with grease.
23-03-4
61
Oct 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken wings 51F at 12:15. Per employee held since 11:00. Employee stored chicken wings in more ice during inspection. New temperature at 12:45: 46F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed three compartment sink quaternary 0ppm. Employee corrected to quaternary 200ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer at kitchen area quaternary 0ppm. Employee corrected to quaternary 200ppm during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed approximately 30 live, small flying insects in bathroom hallway surrounding potato storage area separated from all other food storage. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed approximately 16 live flying insects in bathroom hallway. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: Observed no live flies in establishment. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Aug 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed approximately 30 live, small flying insects in bathroom hallway surrounding potato storage area separated from all other food storage. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed approximately 16 live flying insects in bathroom hallway. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Aug 27, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Observed approximately 30 live, small flying insects in bathroom hallway surrounding potato storage area separated from all other food storage. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above dry storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door near office has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
78
Aug 23, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Observed approximately 20 live, small flying insects in bathroom hallway surrounding potato storage area separated from all other food storage. Manager discarded boxes of potatoes and all flies during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed small flying insects on boxes of potatoes next to bathroom area. See stop sale.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Homemade blue cheese dressing and blue cheese crumbles.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese crumbles 57F and homemade blue cheese dressing 51F in walk in cooler at 1:45. Per manager door was held open while stocking other food items at 10:30-12:30. Manager iced food items during inspection and corrected to blue cheese crumbles 47F and homemade blue cheese dressing 51F. See stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed walk in cooler ambient temperature 60F at 1:45-3:00. Manager called maintenance for repair during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-74-7
Basic - Ceiling tiles missing above dry storage areas. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near office area. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses near ice machine. Manager began cleaning ice bucket to be properly stored during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-14-5
45
Mar 21, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Nov 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter attached to mop sink faucet with no back-flow preventer on attached hose.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold-like substance on soda machine's ice chute at dining area and accumulation of grease/slime on food grade containers by prep area.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile above dry storage next to mop sink. Per manager maintenance is being scheduled.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed accumulation of dust and grease on ceiling tiles above cook line, hood, and prep area.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tiles at cook line and prep area. Per manager maintenance is being scheduled.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed mold-like substance in ice scoop holster next to ice machine. Manager stored ice scoop in clean bin next to ice machine during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
61
Aug 19, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jul 13, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice dispenser chute on drink machine and interior of ice machine in kitchen with soil buildup.
22-02-4
Basic - 2 dead roaches on premises on the floor in the back of kitchen. Observed employee remove dead roaches and clean and sanitize contaminated surfaces. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water underneath shelf with safe on front counter.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fresh oil stored in hallway to employee kitchen entrance.
08B-38-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Wingstop last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Apr 9, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Wingstop?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.
How does Wingstop compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?
Wingstop most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Tallahassee average of 87.
Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wingstop have averaged around two violations 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 around three times per year on average.
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