Wingstop

126-14 Merrick Boulevard, Queens, NY 11434
American
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
58
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

The health department has logged five inspections at Wingstop, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Compared to the prior visit, inspectors found more to write up: five violations versus four before.

Looking across the full record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material is the recurring theme, flagged four times.

Compared to other Queens restaurants (averaging 75), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

5
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
58
Feb 2, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
58
Apr 2, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
78
Mar 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
90
Apr 19, 2023
Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Order or notice posted or required to be posted by the department mutilated, obstructed or removed.
18-14
95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Wingstop last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Wingstop on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Wingstop?

Across the inspection record, non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Wingstop.

How does Wingstop compare to other restaurants in Queens?

Wingstop most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Queens average of 75.

Has Wingstop's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Wingstop have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about four per visit to around five more recently.

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.