Wingstop
1521 E 87TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2542592
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jun 8, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS AND WITHOUT BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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Jan 22, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Feb 20, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMP. SINK RUNS EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 7, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO THE FRYERS) WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMP. SINK RUNS EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Not serious
Core
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
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.
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Severity not stated
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Mar 27, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Severity not stated
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 4, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
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
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Jun 16, 2022 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
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
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Feb 5, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
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.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AROUND THE DUMPSTER TO PREVENT FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Severity not stated
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Aug 13, 2020 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
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Apr 1, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO PROOF OFFOOD HANDLER TRAINING ON SITE. MUST PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Severity not stated
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Feb 16, 2018 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Minor
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Not serious
Minor
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Not serious
Minor
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Jul 10, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
Result: Pass.
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.