Pass

Wing Stop # 894

5859 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

Restaurant ZIP 60629 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 9, 2026

Wing Stop # 894 was last inspected on July 9, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

July 9, 2026 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on cold hold unit doors in front prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind mop sink to be damaged. Instructed person in charge to seal and maintain wall smooth and easily cleanable.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: Observed allergen training certificate on site for certified manager expired. Instructed to obtain updated allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

18 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed gaskets on cold hold unit doors in front prep area in need of cleaning. Instructed person in charge to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed wall behind mop sink to be damaged. Instructed person in charge to seal and maintain wall smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed allergen training certificate on site for certified manager expired. Instructed to obtain updated allergen training and retain certificate on site for review.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) excessive black substance noted underneath/around and on caulking above 2-compartment and 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove black substance and maintain caulking

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 cracked floor tiles in front of fryers. Instd to replace floor tiles so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive black substance noted underneath/around and on caulking above 2-compartment and 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove black substance and maintain caulking

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: exterior of toilet room door not clean, excessive black substance noted on door. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Cracked floor tiles in front of fryers. Instd to replace floor tiles so as surface to be smooth, even, and easily cleanable

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Food storage on floor in walk in freezer. Instd to elevate at least 6 inches on proper shelving and maintain

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Excessive grease/debris accumulation at interior of fryer cabinets. Instd to clean and maintain. Excessive black substance on caulking underneath potato slicer. Instd to remove black substance and maintain clean caulking.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Exterior of toilet room door not clean, excessive black substance noted on door. Instd to clean and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Missing cover for lightswitch near utility sink. Instd to provide cover and maintain

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    6 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk starch dry food container missing lid in the large storage area. Instructed to provide cover for all bulk dry food containers to prevent contamination and maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed plastic food wrap used to tie various items in the food prep area/cook line. Instructed to remove and replace with ties that are smooth and easily-cleanable 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: Observed legs and nonfood-contact shelves of food prep tables and other equipment at the cook line to be soiled. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and debris and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed rear nonfood-contact surfaces and all pipes extending from deep fryers to be heavily soiled with grease at the cook line. Instructed to clean nonfood-contact surfaces of cooking equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of soil and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floor mounting bracket near soda machine that is no longer in use observed to be in poor repair and not easily-cleanable. Instructed remove to eliminate need for cleaning fixture and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed mop head stored directly on wall near the utility sink. Instructed to store mop such that it does not contaminate walls or other facility surfaces and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers prepping food without hair restraints. Instructed person in charge that all food handlers must wear a hair restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup, food debris, and dirt on floor under cooking equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, dish washing, storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in all areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  8. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical3 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at front prep handwashing sink. Temperature of water was 47.5f at the time of inspection. Instructed to have hot and cold running water at a minimum temperature of 100f at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with excessive black substance on 3-compartment sink. Instd to re caulk and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and sauce underneath framework and support legs of sauce prep table. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Sewage or wastewater wasn’t disposed of properly.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink improperly draining, waste water with food debris immediately backing up from drain onto floor when water being drained (one basin at time). Instd to repair sink to drain properly without waste water backing up and accumulating onto floor. Citation issued 7-38-030(c) priority

      Official wording (code 52)

      Sewage & waste water properly disposed

  9. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical4 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior and exterior surfaces of bulk containers, soda machine and prep tables in need of cleaning. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed damaged cover on receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to repair/replace cover and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris in floor drains and water between grout of floor tiles in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floor tiles in need of re-grouting in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to grout tiles as needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 190.2f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no alllergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  10. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical6 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs foods such as chicken.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution instructed to correct and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: All sinks in need of cleaning to remove all food build up and spills. Remove all build up. Instructed to correct 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: The following equipment in need of detail cleaning: all fryers, all prep tables, front counter and soda machine. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Toilet room receptacle in need of cover. Instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors throughout need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Hood vent in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and dust build up. Instructed to 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 certificate posted or no one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate while handling tcs foods such as chicken. Instructed employee on duty to obtain sanitation certificate and maintain post 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 employees in need of food handler certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  11. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed spice/seasoning containers without labels. Instructed manager to label all containers with common name when not in the original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior of reach in cooler with food debris. Instructed manager to detail clean an maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food service sanitation manager without food allergen training certificate. Instructed to meet requirement.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  12. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Dry storage containers near 2-compartment sink not labeled. Instd to properly label with common name.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler with beard without beard restraint. Instd to wear beard restraint.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior basin of handwash sink warewashing area not clean, debris. Instd to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of 3-compartment sink floor drain with excessive rust. Black mold like substance on wall caulking above 3-compartment sink. Instd to remove rust and black substance and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from 6/26/19 report 2300278 not corrected: 58 observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training. Citation issued 7-42-090 priority foundation

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: See 60.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  13. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge during inspection. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no employee health policy available. Instructed manager to provide in a verifiable manner employee responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation 7-38-010

      Official wording (code 3)

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

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedures or supplies for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events. Instructed manager to provide clean policy and supplies. Priority foundation 7-38-005

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • 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 area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside floor drains under prep and 3-compartment sinks. Instructed manager to clean all floor drains and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on duty or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 191.6f) prepared and served. A certified manager must be on site and certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation citation issued 7-38-012

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training available. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  14. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

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

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Worn caulking with black substance noted at base of wall and 3-compartment sink. Instd to repair and maintain surface.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Lightshields through out prep area need detailed cleaning.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Employee personal belongings improperly stored. Instd to store in designated area.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

      Inspector’s note: Male employee with extensive beard. Instd to wear proper beard restraint.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Wiping cloths improperly stored. Instd to store in sanitizing solution when not in use.

  15. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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

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

      Inspector’s note: Floors through out in need of cleaning to remove any debris. Must correct and maintain.

  16. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  17. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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