FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
WINGSTOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
September 24, 2021
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License #2488559
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
5
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO ORIGINAL COPY OF CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO KEEP ORIGINAL COPY ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS SITTING NEAR FRYERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.9F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $20. ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SAUCES AND SEASONINGS WITHOUT LABELS UNDERNEATH SAUCE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL FOOD PACKAGING.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHOWING LATEST SERVICE REPORT OF 8/12/2020. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OUTDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHOWING LATEST SERVICE REPORT OF 8/12/2020. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MOST RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORTS AND LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
Food Code Requirement
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
Specific Requirements
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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