Pass

Wingstop

1712 W 119th St, Chicago, IL 60643

Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jun 29, 2026

Wingstop was last inspected on June 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 5 violations.

Latest inspection

June 29, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

5 general
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Found food handlers and employees in the food prep area and not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all entering in the food prep area and handling food to wear a hair restraint. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Found the ice scoop stored on the side of the beverage station. Instructed to properly store handle up inside the ice bin or in a clean bin/container. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the interior of the fryers with a build up of grease, dust and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain fryers.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Found the faucet handle in the women's toilet room extremely loose. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Found the mop stored in dirty water inside of the mop bucket. Instructed to store mop hanging up for proper air drying. Maintain same.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

12 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4 inch gap in between front entry doors. Instructed to seal and maintain as a means of preventing possible insect and pest activity.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed in both men and women's toilet room broken faucet at the handwashing sink. Instructed to repair and maintain in good working condition.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water, white and black substance build up behind ice machine and 2-compartment sink as well as dirt and small debri buildup along the wall and 3-compartment sink. Instructed to clean and maintain in good condition as a means of preventing possible insect activity.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  2. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    9 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints while handling food. Instructed to provide hair nets to have all hair restrained. Long hair must be tied up in hair nets.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of microwave oven in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All fryers in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All drink stations in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Leak at walk in cooler in need of repair. Water dripping to floor. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: All floor drains under sinks in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need o ffood handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical11 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Staff touched ready-to-eat food with bare hands.

      Inspector’s note: Observed employee handling ready to eat food products with bare hands. Food handler was cupping up ranch dressing with bare hands. Instructed to have gloves at all times when handling ready to eat foods. Dressing cups were discarded at this time. Total value 30 cups 15 lbs $50 priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued

      Official wording (code 9)

      No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear prep sink with no soap or good working soap dispensor. Person in charge provided soap and corrected dispensor. Instructed to have soap and dispensor in good working order at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Incomplete pest control logbook on site at time of inspection. Instructed to have pest control provide complete pest control logbook pest control license, service receipts etc... Priority foundation 7-38-020(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine in need of cleaning to remove build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers must wear hair restraints while handling food. Instructed to provide hair nets to have all hair restrained. Long hair must be tied up in hair nets.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of microwave oven in need of detail cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All fryers in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: All drink stations in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink in need of repair. Leak at walk in cooler in need of repair. Water dripping to floor. Instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: All floor drains under sinks in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area not maintained. Open and overflowing garbage in dumpsters. Person in charge states garbage is picked up 3 times per week. Instructed to have all dumpsters closed and tight fitting. Arrange to have additional garbage pick ups if necessary. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors under and around all equipment in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vent filters in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No one on site at time of inspection with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate. Certificates may not be taken from photo on cell phone. Someone with an original city of chicago sanitation certificate must be on site when handling tcs food products such as chicken wings, chicken tenders, chicken sandwiches etc... Instructed person in charge to have an original valid city of chicago sanitation certificate at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: All food handlers in need o ffood handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain on site at all times.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of organic material on potato cutter handle and housing attached to wall in rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to clean, sanitize and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up on soda machine dispensing cases of syrup and debris. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed litter (bottles, cardboard boxes) on ground in trash coral area. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain area at all times.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed build up of black mold like substance on wall behind three compartment sink.instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and dish washing areas. Hand washing signs shall be posted at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap between entrance/exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in prep and dish washing areas. Hand washing signs shall be posted at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap between entrance/exit doors. Instructed to seal all outer openings on door to prevent pest entry.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed carryout containers not inverted in prep area. Instructed to invert all containers to protect from contamination.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  7. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 2-102.14(n) observed no employee health policy on premises, instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-012. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

      Inspector’s note: 3-501.17(a) observed no date marking system on premises, instructed to provide tcs foods must be clearly marked with sold, discard, or consumed by date. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 23)

      Proper date marking and disposition

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.11 observed the freezer door frozen shut/hard to open, instructed to repair.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed a black substance on the wall behind the two, and three compartment sinks, instructed to clean remove black substance/recaulk.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leaky faucet on right of 3- comp sink.must repair

  9. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

      Inspector’s note: Observed outside garbage , waste grease and storage area not maintained. The grease box with excessive hardened grease on exterior and lid of grease box. Observed grease on wall and ground by grease box. Lids open on garbage dumpster. Must keep lids closed on dumpster. Must clean and remove all grease on grease box and walls and ground by container. Serious violation 7-38-020

    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted for public view to customers. Also no certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served,( frying chicken-190.0f). Serious violation 7-38-012.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust and spider webbs under hood over cooking equipment. Must clean/maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Leaky faucet on right of 3- comp sink.must repair.

  10. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)

      * certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

      Inspector’s note: No chicago food sanitation manager on duty or certificate posted when chicken(185.9f)prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served. Serious violation 7-38-012a

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of ice machine and potato slicer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage, and dish washing areas.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Properly store food and ice utensils handle up to prevent bare hand contact and contamination.

  11. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: No drain line from pop machine to floor drain.must install adequate drain line with air gap to floor drain.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.