What is Wingstop's health inspection score?

Wingstop has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Wingstop last inspected?

Wingstop was last inspected on January 22, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wingstop have?

Wingstop has 22 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wingstop safe to eat at?

Yes, Wingstop has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Wingstop serve?

Wingstop serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Wingstop

Name: Wingstop
Address: 1521 E 87TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 93

1521 E 87TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/22/2026

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #381 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: Jan 22, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

3.7

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jun 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

4 basic

Jun

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Mar 2024

1 inspections

5 basic

Mar

Feb 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

5 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

Jan

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Complaint

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMP. SINK RUNS EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

64/100inspection score

−26 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
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.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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

Basic (3)

−6 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER (NEXT TO THE FRYERS) WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
HOT WATER AT THE 3-COMP. SINK RUNS EVEN WHEN TURNED OFF. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−26 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 24

Canvass InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN RUST FREE SURFACES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
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.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CFM WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
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
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
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.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jun 22

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High4 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

52/100inspection score

−38 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
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
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
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

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED TWO BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL EMPLOYEES WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−38 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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