Wingstop
1521 E 87th St, Chicago, IL 60619
Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Jun 8, 2026
Wingstop was last inspected on June 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
June 8, 2026 · Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the male food handlers with beards and without beard guards. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
Inspection history
12 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain rust free surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Hot water at the 3-comp. Sink runs even when turned off. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site with the chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to have a pic on site with the chicago food sanitation certificate. Citation written on violation #2.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the storage racks inside the reach in cooler (next to the fryers) with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain rust free surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Hot water at the 3-comp. Sink runs even when turned off. Instructed to fix and maintain good plumbing.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected and/or maintained from report #2591705 dated 3/27/24. Instructed to correct and maintain: #57-observed a food handler's certificate expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current certificate. #58-observed the cfm with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current certificate at all times.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No chicago certified food manager on site while preparing/serving tcs foods (chicken). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times when preparing/serving tcs foods. Priority foundation 7-38-012 violation citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain rust free surfaces.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the deep fryers and the pipes/conduits behind them with food, grease and dirt build up. Instructed to clean and maintain all.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the storage racks inside the walk in cooler with food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain storage racks.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed a food handler's certificate expired. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current certificate.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed the cfm with no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a current certificate at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed two male employees with no hair restraints. Instructed manager that all employees must wear a hair restraint at all times. Employees put on hats during inspection
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed mens toilet room also labeled as "restroom for for customer use only" with no covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as chicken. Instructed manager that a certified food manager must be on site at all times.priority foundation 7-38-012. Citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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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
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed black slimy substance on inside interior panel of ice machine and dripping onto ice for human consumption. Must remove build up, clean, and sanitize. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed mens toilet room also labeled as "restroom for for customer use only" with no covered waste receptacle for feminine hygiene products. Instructed manager to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up underneath cooking equipment. Instructed manager to remove grease, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed two burned out light bulbs underneath ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as chicken. Instructed manager that a certified food manager must be on site at all times.priority foundation 7-38-01 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed several employees with no food handler certificates. Instructed manager to meet requirement.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed cooked bread and blanch fries on bakers rack not cover in the rear prep/dish washing area. Instructed manager to cover to prevent contamination.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the outside garbage area not maintain. Must clean and maintain area around the dumpster to prevent food source for pest.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to comply with the idph food handler requirements or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Found no proof offood handler training on site. Must proof of food handler training for all food handlers.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
2 general Show violations
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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 and storage areas.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Elevate all stock off floor inside walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer.
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Pass
License · Pass
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.