Five Guys

1213 Commonwealth Av, Allston, MA 02134

American

Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Five Guys has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 7, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Allston average 80, so Five Guys is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 7, 2026

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 10, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 26, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Feb 9, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)

Inspector notes: Cut potatoes stored in ambient air at the service line at 53F. Per the PIC the product was placed on the line less than 1 hour prior to the inspection. Removed and placed in a refrigerator at 38F

590.003/3-501.16-P

Backflow prevention air gap (p)

Inspector notes: Multiple pipes that come from a prep sink used for cleaning and soaking of potatoes are installed so the openings are below the top of the floor sink/drain. Repair to ensure the pipes are not below the top of the floor sink

590.005/5-202.13-P

Storage or display of food in contact with water or ice (c)

Inspector notes: Cut potatoes are sliced and stored in water in a prep sink until used for service per the PIC on site. . Discontinue this process and submit procedures for approval to the Health Department Potatoes removed from the sink at the time of the inspection

590.003/3-303.12-C

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker expired December 2023- Schedule a hood cleaning and inspection

590.006/6-501.14-C

Dec 19, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 12, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Sep 22, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Aug 16, 2022

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

System maintained in good repair (p)

Inspector notes: According to Fire Department Hazard Team there is a leak of CO2 at lower level area decreasing the level of oxigen in air and making it unsafe. Repair properly.

590.005/5-205.15-P

(a) ceasing operations and reporting (pf)

Inspector notes: Fire Department HAZMAT team on site states that there is a CO2 leak at lower level dropping level of oxygen in air and making it unsafe. Must be repaired and regular oxygen levels in air be restored as approved by Fire Department HAZMAT Team.

590.008/8-404.11-PF

May 12, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood Vent Sticker expired. Provide a current one.

590.006/6-501.14-C

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Guys last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Guys on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Five Guys?

Across the inspection record, “cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Five Guys.

How does Five Guys compare to other restaurants in Allston?

Five Guys most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Allston average of 80.

Has Five Guys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Guys have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Five Guys means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Five Guys inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Five Guys is inspected around two times per year on average.

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