FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
WINGSTOP Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
May 18, 2022
Short Form Complaint
License #2632290
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (POTATO, CHICKEN) ARE SERVED. MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID 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 #33
MAJOR
Violation Details
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 1 DOOR REFRFIGERATOR IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMEPRATURE OF 65.1F. ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. COOLER TAGGED FOR RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Why This Matters
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
Food Code Requirement
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Specific Requirements
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
CDPH Food Code: Section 4-601.11
Violation #38
CRITICAL
Violation Details
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES AROUND SODA/TEA MACHINE AND FLYING IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITAITON 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 FRUIT FLIES AROUND SODA/TEA MACHINE AND FLYING IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A). CITAITON 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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