What is Wingstop's health inspection score?

Wingstop has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 March 18, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Wingstop have?

Wingstop has 12 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Wingstop safe to eat at?

Wingstop has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

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: 6160 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60659
Rating: 78

6160 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/18/2025

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Mar 18, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

14 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-22

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-6 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-5 pts

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

Apr 2022

1 inspections

3 high priority

2 basic

Apr

Jul 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Aug

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Basic

2 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED SLIGHT CALCIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE/ICE MACHINE PLASTIC TUBES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE/REPLACE PLASTIC TUBES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−12 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEARD RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
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.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High2 Basic

5 total2 risk factors

56/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
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
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS IN ESTABLISHMENT.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.

Base deductions−34 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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