Wingstop

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Sep 10, 2025 Fail

   Short Form Complaint · Fail

   1 critical Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed slime build up inside ice machine dripping into ice, ice used for human consumption. Instructed manager must clean interior of ice machine by date of reinspection. Priority foundation 7-38-005. All ice inside ice machine voluntarily discarded.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

2. Jun 17, 2025 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No certified food manager with city sanitation certificate on site while tcs foods were cooked and served to customers:chicken creamy sauces etc. Priority foundation violation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Interior of ice machine compartments not clean (interior ice bin). Ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain unit.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Ice build-up at condenser units inside reach-in and walk-in freezer.instructed to repair issue. No food under the unit.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Outside refuse area not maintained excess debris,grimes,bottles and fluid spillage,clean and maintain area to minimize rodent and insects activity.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Dust and debris on floor under shelves in rear area,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: No certified food manager with city sanitation certificate on site while tcs foods were cooked and served to customers:chicken creamy sauces etc. A least one certified food manager must be on site when food is handled. 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: No food handler training certificate provided on site,instructed to provide

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

3. Mar 13, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

4. Jun 14, 2024 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   2 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed slight leak coming from tubing in cabinet underneath ice tea machine. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

     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 slight build up of black slime on caulk and edges of 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

5. Apr 12, 2024 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   No violations

6. Jul 13, 2023 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

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   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed gap in bottom of front door. Instructed manager to seal gap.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed foam around pipes above utility sink. Instructed manager to remove foam and replace with a smooth non absorbent easily cleanable material

     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: Observed soil buildup on wall attached to 3 compartment sink. Instructed manager to clean wall.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler working with no food handler certificate. Instructed manager to provide food handler certificate.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Apr 8, 2022 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Found no backflow prevention devices installed for hose used for cleaning next to 3 compartment sink.must provide where they can be located and serviced.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • 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 foods. Handles chicken,etc. Priority foundation. Citation issued.7-38-012. Must provide.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

8. Sep 27, 2021 Conditional

   Complaint · 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: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises.instructed management to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed front main entrance door with gap opening approx:1/4" inch at bottom right corner.instructed to make door tight fitting all across the bottom/corner to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from inspection report#2497384 dated:3/25/2021. #58--allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificates on site. Instructed to comply and mantain as required.priority foundation violation 7-42-090.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

9. Mar 25, 2021 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed repeat core violations not corrected from report #2362494 dated 2/18/2020: "food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given." instructed to come into compliance. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

   • PaperworkManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no employee holding a valid city of chicago foodservice manager certificate on site while tcs foods were being prepared. Instructed to maintain a certified manager at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 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 allergen training certificates on site at time of inspection. Instructed all employees holding a city of chicago foodservice manager certificate must complete allergen training and maintain records thereof.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no summary posted from previous inspection #2362494 dated 2/18/2020. Left new summary and instructed to post for public view. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

10. Feb 18, 2020 Conditional

    License · 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: Found no employee health policy/training on site. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 no citation issued

      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: Found no procedure/plan for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. Instructed to provide and maintain required procedure/plan and appropriate supplies or kit. (necessary items at a minimum: gloves, face masks, disposable mops and appropriate sanitizer/spray that kills norovirus) priority foundation violation 7-38-005 no citation issued

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to provide thermometer visible inside all coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to properly store cleaning equipment (mops, brooms etc) off the floor.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Food handler (s) with no proof of food handler training. Instructed to provide. Information given.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Found no approved allergen training in accordance with pa 100-0367 on site. Instructed any person with city of chicago food service sanitation certificate to comply with allergen training.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required