Wingstop
6160 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Restaurant ZIP 60659 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of May 8, 2026
Wingstop was last inspected on May 8, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
May 8, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
11 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed slight calcium build up inside ice machine/ice machine plastic tubes. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine/replace plastic tubes.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: The following previous core violations from report #260013 dated on 08/26/24 not corrected-#57 no food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide and #58 no allergen training certificates provided on site for all food managers. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers. Priority foundation 7-42-090.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with beard and without a beard restraint. Instructed to provide beard restraints for all food handlers with beards.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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: Must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide
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: No allergen training certificates provided on site. Instructed to provide for all certified food service managers
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Found previous core violation not corrected from report dated 4-25-22 inspection# 2554802. Violation 57. Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee. Priority foundation.citation issued.7-42-090.must obtain.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical1 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: Person in charge does not have a city of chicago sanitation certificate. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signage at handsink located in the front kitchen preparation area. Instructed to keep handwashing signage at all handsinks in establishment.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed dirt/food debris on floors throughout kitchen preparation area. Also observed dirt on floor underneath shelves in front service area. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Found no certified food manager on site while tcs foods (fried chicken,) are being prepared and served. Instructed person in charge, a certified food manager with city of chicago foodservice sanitation certificate must be present at all times when handling tcs foods. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 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: Food handlers with no proof of food handler training certificate. Instructed to provide certificate for each employee.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged caulking inside of hand sink next to 3-compartment sink. Must repair and recaulk.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Food handler training certificates are expired. Must provide food handler training for current employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Summary report not posted from previous inspection on 7/16/2020, report #2382999. Must display most recent summary report visible to the public. Priority foundation. 7-42-010(b).
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 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 torn rubber gasket on door to prep cooler and stand up cooler in front prep area. Instructed to repair and/or replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.
Inspector’s note: Observed ready to eat, temperature control for safety foods (home made ranch dressing )not properly dated , stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for rte foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding unit. Priority foundation violation. No citation issued. 7-38-005
Official wording (code 23)
Proper date marking and disposition
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed that employee wore watches and bracelets on hands while working with food.must remove all jewelry except plain wedding band from hands while working with exposed food
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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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 torn rubber gasket on door to prep cooler and stand up cooler in front prep area. Instructed to repair and/or replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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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 and above food storage shelves. Instructed to repair and maintain the condensation units.
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: Must clean and maintain clean exterior of ice machine.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water at facility at time of inspection .water temperature observed to be 74-76 f on several hand washing sinks and 3 compartment sink.must provide hot and cold running water on premises at all hand sinks at all times.cos(priority foundation-7-38-030(c) citation issued
Official wording (code 50)
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Backflow prevention devices not located at ice machine, soda machine and directly connected teapot. Must install backflow prevention devices or air gap between the water supply inlet and the unit so it may be located to be serviced and maintained
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: 2-501.11- no clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: 4-301.12 -broken drain stoppers for the 2 compt prep sink. Instructed to provide working drain stoppers and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: : 4-602.13- must re caulk and maintain around the three exposed hand sink and 2 compt sink, caulk worn out with orange and black color.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: : 5-501.17-women's washroom waste recetacle must have a cover or lid.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13- all certified food service sanitation manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical3 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No clean up procedure for vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and provide cleaning supplies kit. Priority foundation 7-38-005 no citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Broken drain stoppers for the 2 compt prep sink. Instructed to provide working drain stoppers and maintain.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must re caulk and maintain around the three exposed hand sink and 2 compt sink, caulk worn out with orange and black color.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Women's washroom waste recetacle must have a cover or lid.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All employees handling food must obtain a food handler training 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: All certified food service sanitation manager must obtain an allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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License · No Entry
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.