DEC 12
2025
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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WINGSTOP RESTAURANT.
YOUR CALL. 65/100
3326 N WESTERN AVE · NORTH CENTER, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2025 · passed
6 of 12 inspections passed, 2 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 14 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
12
6 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since May 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO INTERIOR AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS PROVIDED IN FREEZER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST ONE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL EQUIPMENT USED TO COLD-HOLD TCS FOOD ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PHYSICAL FACILITIES TO BE SOILED: FLOORS BENEATH COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND ICE MACHINE SOILED WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND DUST DEBRIS, FLOORS, WALLS, AND GAS LINES BENEATH AND BEHIND MAIN COOK LINE HEAVILY SOILED WITH GREASE AND OTHER SOILS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, DUST DEBRIS, AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING OR CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE(S) ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 232025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 23
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REAR STORAGE ROOM WITH CLUTTER AND ITEMS ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOM AND KEEP ITEMS ELEVATED OFF OF FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OCT 3
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED REAR DRY STORAGE CLOSET AND PIPES BEHIND DEEP FRYERS WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OCT 182023FAILED7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 18
2023
FAILED
7 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 20 SMALL LIVE FLIES ON WALL IN REAR MOP ROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA. RECOMMEND TO CALL LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED MEN AND WOMEN TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED PROPERLY. WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM BOTH WASHROOM FLOORS, AND FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, MOPROOM AND IN REAR OFFICE, ALSO ONE HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA COMPLETELY CLOGGED AND THE OTHER HANDSINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASETRAP FOR ESTABLISHMENT'S UTENSIL WASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE LOCATION OR INSTALL GREASE TRAP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2569418 ISSUED ON 01-09-2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED #38 - INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. #55 - INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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JAN 92023PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 9
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR BOTTOM ICE MACHINE WITH MINIMAL BUILD-UP.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED (2) HANDSINK IN PREP AREA CLOGGED, COMPLETELY FILLED WITH WASTE WATER. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. (CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION - (2) HANDSINK HAS BEEN FIXED, WASTE WATER HAS BEEN DRAINED AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA AND MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND MOLD LIKE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.
SEP 62022PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 6
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN WINGS ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOODS WHILE (TCS FOODS) ARE BEING HANDLED PREPARED AND SERVED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM LEFT CORNER.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET AND BROKEN HANDLE FOR THE CHEST FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND REPAIR/REPLACE BROKEN HANDLE AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS OF THE PREP AREA AND REAR SIDE STORAGE ROOM REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING INCLUDING THE FLOOR DRAINS IN THE PREP AREA.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2521905 DATED:06/24/2021 #58--OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
JUN 242021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
JUN 24
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violationsDETAILS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED LOCK ON 1 OF 2 STALLS IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MISSING LOCK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED OVEN, REFRIGERATOR, AND DRAFT BEER DISPENSING EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION. LEFT NEW SUMMARY AND INSTRUCTED TO POST FOR PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 302020PASSED1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 30
2020
PASSED
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP LOCATED IN REAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 272019PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 27
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES
AUG 202019FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 20
2019
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK SLIME/DIRT BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE DRIPPING INTO ICE, ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ALL ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AT PREP AREA BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
MAY 162018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 16
2018
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE GASKETS AROUND THE 2-DOOR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR ARE RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
THE WATER LINE BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE IS SLOWLY LEAKING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE WATER LINE TO PREVENT ANY DRIPPAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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