Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Wingstop

7953 S Cicero Ave

Last inspected Nov 5, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Wingstop last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Nov 5, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 3 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 5 inspections on record, from Feb 9, 2024 to Nov 5, 2026.
Has Wingstop ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Feb 9, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

5 inspections

Complaint

Nov 5, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

3 recorded violations

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED. HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED A VAILD CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (NOTED A 1/4" GAP). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

In Plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official Wording

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED ODOR FROM GREASE TRAP WHEN RUNNING WATER DOWN THE DRAIN. INTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 5, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

May 15, 2026

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 5, 2025

Pass

5 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official Wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A GAP UNDER THE FRONT DOOR OF ABOUT 1/4 INCH AND THE WEATHER STRIP MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

In Plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE DRAIN UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, DEBRIS AND A SLIMY SUBATANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE INSECT AND PEST ACTIVITY.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE NON COOKING EQUIPMENT ACROSS FROM THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE FLOOR BY THE WINDOW NEAR THE SODA MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND POSSIBLE SODA SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS AND HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 5, 2025 · Original Source

Complaint

Dec 4, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 58Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s Notes

MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2024 · Original Source

Complaint

Feb 9, 2024

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

WALLS IN TOILET ROOM NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS/SOILED. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official Wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s Notes

MISSING VERIFICATION OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

In Plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s Notes

ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS (URINAL, TOILETS, AND HANDWASH SINKS) NOT CLEAN, SOILED AND DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 9, 2024 · Original Source