Wingstop

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jan 26, 2026 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for all food handling employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed excessive garbage piling up over the top of the garbage dumpster lids so that the lids could not be closed and excessive garbage found on the ground and on top of the grease dumpster. Management instructed to provide adequate garbage pickup so that the garbage does not overflow over the lids of the dumpsters. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager present with a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate while tcs foods (chicken wings) are being prepared and served. Management instructed that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 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: Observed a food handling employee without a food handler training certificate. Management instructed that all food handling employees must show proof of food handler training.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the person in charge without an allergen training certificate. Management instructed that all certified food managers must show proof of allergen training.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. Feb 7, 2025 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No written employee health policy on site for any employees. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

     Inspector’s note: No soap at the dish area hand washing sink while the sink was set to wash, rinse and sanitize. Must provide at all times. Manager refilled empty dispenser. Priority foundation 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: Must not use cardboard as liner/shelving between prepped fries in the walk-in cooler. Shelving must be smooth and cleanable.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Noted a dirty floor drain under the three compartment sink. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Apr 15, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Upper soda dispenser on the automatic soda dispensing system dirty. 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: Interior cabinet shelving on the left side under the soda dispensing system with liquid spillage. Must 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: Very slow draining hand washing sink at the entrance to the kitchen from the cashier. Must repair to properly drain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floor drains under the three compartment sink and behind the ice machine noted dirty with debris.----floors behind the dining room soda dispensing system with spillage and debris. Must clean and maintain all.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of food handler training or certificates for all required employees. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

4. Sep 5, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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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: Noted ice build-up inside the walk-in freezer on the floor and shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

5. Mar 22, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Jul 14, 2022 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Exterior of the deep fryer with excessive grease build up. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No proof of allergen training or certificates for all the city of chicago certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

7. Apr 13, 2022 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Door of the ice machine found dirty/sticky. Must clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide food handler training for all food handlers.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

8. Jun 22, 2021 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

9. Jun 24, 2020 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

10. Jun 19, 2020 Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11-observed no disinfectant sanitizer against norovirus, empty spray bottle, eye protection and disposable apron. Instructed manager all necessary items must be provided according to policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e)-observed minor mineral build up inside ice machine in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation not corrected from 6/11/2020, inspection report #2373598. #38-observed approximately 11 fruit flies throughout establishment. Observed approximately 4 fruit flies at register area, 3 fruit flies in rear prep area and 4 fruit flies in main dining area. Instructed manager to remove and eliminate all evidence of pest activity. Priority. 7-42-090.

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed manager to provide common name on food item container to properly identify.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-observed grease spills on floors under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

11. Jun 11, 2020 Fail

    Short Form Complaint · Fail

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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 during time of inspection. Priority foundation. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11-observed no disinfectant sanitizer against norovirus, empty spray bottle, eye protection and disposable apron. Instructed manager all necessary items must be provided according to policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e)-observed minor mineral build up inside ice machine in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed manager to provide common name on food item container to properly identify.

      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 approximately 40 fruit flies throughout establishment. Observed approximately 7 fruit flies at register area, 5 fruit flies in office, 20 fruit flies in rear prep area and 8 fruit flies in main dining area. Instructed manager to remove and eliminate all evidence of pest activity. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-observed grease spills on floors under cooking equipment. Must detail clean 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 certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served (chicken wings). Certified manager must be on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation. 7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

12. Apr 8, 2020 Conditional

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: 2-501.11-observed no disinfectant sanitizer against norovirus, empty spray bottle, eye protection and disposable apron. Instructed manager all necessary items must be provided according to policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e)-observed minor mineral build up inside ice machine in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: 3-302.12-observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed manager to provide common name on food item container to properly identify.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11-observed grease spills on floors under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

13. Mar 27, 2020 Fail

    Canvass · Fail

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    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no disinfectant sanitizer against norovirus, empty spray bottle, eye protection and disposable apron. Instructed manager all necessary items must be provided according to policy. Priority foundation. 7-38-005. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed minor mineral build up inside ice machine in prep area. Must clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk food containers not labeled. Instructed manager to provide common name on food item container to properly identify.

      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 approximately 30 fruit flies on potato boxes and on storage containers in rear. Also, observed approximately 15 live ants crawling on walls near storage containers in rear and by rear door. Must clean and eliminate all evidence of pest activity. Priority foundation. 7-38-020(a).

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on floors under cooking equipment. Must detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

14. May 20, 2019 Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no employee health policy at premises. Priority foundation. No citation issued. 7-38-010. Must provide.

      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: Found bulk food not labeled (starch, etc.). Must label.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Found no city of chicago sanitation manager on premises while handling tcs food.(handles chicken) priority foundation. Citation issued. 7-38-012. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

15. Jan 12, 2018 Pass

    License · Pass

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    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

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

      Inspector’s note: Noted no back flow prevention device at the utility sink. Instructed to install.