Wingstop

5335 N Military Trl Ste 49, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
American
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
64
Score
Medium Risk

The health department has logged eight inspections at Wingstop, the earliest from 2022. Wingstop was last inspected on Feb 11, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Wingstop's 64 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face while adjusting glasses and hair while adjusting hat then handled clean equipment, clean utensils, unwrapped single service take out containers and prepared food for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employees who then washed hands. P **Corrected On-Site**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; cooked chicken wings (130F - Hot Holding). Operator stated chicken wings cooked prior to being held in basket over fryer for less than 13 minutes, discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Advised Operator to provide training for all employees within 60 days.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Advised Operator to clean/sanitize.
22-20-5
64
Aug 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One food handler certificate expired
53B-14-5
90
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Kitchen; Employee handled garbage bin then handled clean utensils without washing hands first. Advised operator, employee washed hands **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At Cookline on counter; potato fries (47F - Cold Holding) Per operator not prepared or portioned today Per operator held on counter for less than an hour Advised operator to quick chill
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed poster
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Kitchen; potato fries (99F - Cooling)since 12:00@12:45@1:29-88F At this current rate food will not get to 70F within two hours Advised operator Operator moved to walk-in cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
61
Sep 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12-1-23 **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice chute at self service drink station soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Observed above mop sink
36-27-5
74
Dec 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Nov 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on one side of the splitter at mop sink.
29-34-4
86
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
90
Jul 8, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink; splitter added with hose attached, no vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 12/1/2021. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line; blanched fries (51°F - Cold Holding), being held in a buss tub inside of a buss tub with ice, ice not surrounding product level. Operator stated being held less than 1 hour, placed fries into a small container and added ice to product line. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wingstop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wingstop?

Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.

How does Wingstop compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?

Wingstop most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the West Palm Beach average of 79.

Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Wingstop have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Wingstop means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Wingstop inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Wingstop is inspected around two times per year on average.