Wingstop
A940 S Watson Rd, Buckeye 85326
Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-48786
Score based on 6 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works
County record last checked Sep 21, 2026.
Score over time
Inspection history6 on record
2026
Apr 9, 2026RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
2025
Oct 30, 2025RoutinecleanA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.
May 27, 2025Routine1 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed cooling methods for blanched fries with the manager. Recommended printing time/date-marking sticker at the point of reaching 135°F to more accurately monitor cooling process with the manager. In addition, recommended providing additional metal wire storage rack for storing tubs of blanched fries in order to provide additional space between tubs to further facilitate the cooling process prior to placing tubs into the walk-in refrigerator.
Inspector's notes
Observed unattended hose with attached spray nozzle at the mop sink. In addition, the water was turned on and water was leaking from the handle at the faucet. The establishment shall remove the spray nozzle from the hose when not in use to prevent sustained pressure from compromising the functionality of the AVB backflow device. In addition, the establishment shall maintain all of its plumbing in good repair. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection. *2nd consecutive violation
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Repeat Violation 5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
2024
Oct 23, 2024Routine3 coreA
No County legal action will result from this inspection.Discussed modification of blanched fry cooling procedures with store manager.
Inspector's notes
Observed multiple hand sinks in kitchen area with degraded caulking at the equipment/wall juncture creating gaps between the equipment and the wall. The hand sinks shall be resealed at the equipment/wall juncture to produce a smooth, easily cleanable surface and to prevent the harborage of pests. In addition, observed multiple cove tiles broken in high traffic areas of the kitchen. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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4-402.11 - Core: Fixed Equipment, Spacing or Sealing-Installation
Inspector's notes
Observed hose with attached spray nozzle at the mop sink. The atmospheric vacuum breaker (AVB) backflow prevention device was also leaking at the mop sink faucet. The establishment shall remove the spray nozzle from the hose when not in use to prevent sustained pressure from compromising the functionality of the AVB backflow device. Corrective Action: The establishment shall repair the backflow prevention device by the next routine inspection.
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5-205.15 (B) - Core: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained
Inspector's notes
Observed significant accumulation of grease and other food debris throughout the kitchen area. Notable areas include wall underneath 3-compartment sink and behind equipment like refrigerators. Physical facility must be cleaned frequently enough to prevent accumulation of dirt, organic matter, and food debris. Must clean physical facility prior to next routine inspection. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.
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6-501.12 - Core: Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions
Jan 22, 2024Routine2 coreA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Josiah C. Report e-mailed.Please ensure atmospheric vacuum breakers (AVBs) are not kept under constant pressure while not in use.No County legal action will result from this inspection.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Josiah Clay
Core-3-501.15 (B), C: Cooling Methods; Cooling containers. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4617/AMC-Toolbox---Cooling. Several plastic tubs of parcooked julienne potatoes for French fries in walk-in refrigerator were stacked directly underneath other tubs of potatoes, limiting access of cold air to the cooling potatoes. Please ensure cooling foods are cooled in containers or with equipment that will facilitate the cooling process. Person in charge (PIC) instructed employee to rearrange containers to allow for more consistent exposure of cold air. Potatoes were within parameters for proper cooling times and temperatures during the inspection. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection
Core-6-201.11, C: Floors, Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability Caulking at junction of hand washing sink closest to three-compartment sink was significantly damaged, leaving a visible gap between the sink and the wall. Please ensure floors, walls, and ceiling are maintained to be smooth and easy to clean. Repair caulking. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection
2023
Aug 8, 2023RoutinecleanA
This establishment received an A Grade and had 0 Priority and 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection.Inspection rights accepted by Rhonda S. Report e-mailed.Reviewed proper quaternary ammonium (quat) sanitizer solution concentrations with person in charge (PIC).No County legal action will result from this inspection.The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Embargo Lbs: 0,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Signer: Rhonda Shoup,Award: A
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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 21, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →