Five Guys

263 Huntington Av, Boston, MA 02115

American

Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Five Guys has nine inspections in the public record. On Feb 9, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

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

Compared to the broader Boston restaurant scene, where the average is 86, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 9, 2026

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Outer openings protected (c)

Inspector notes: Front door with daylight emitting at door seams with space & "hole in wall" as noted on most recent pest control report dated 1/27/26 from Orkin. Make all necessary repairs and seal with pest proof materials.

590.006/6-202.15-C

Nov 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

(a) gloves use limitation (p)

Inspector notes: Observed food handlers multi tasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to prep wearing same disposable gloves

590.003/3-304.15-P

(a) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (pf)

Inspector notes: Residue on handles of tongs handles of food contact equipment etc. from improper glove use

590.004/4-601.11-PF

Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)

Inspector notes: Missing door at mop sink closet Rust on grease trap

590.006/6-501.11-C

In-use utensils between-use storage (c)

Inspector notes: Brushes for milkshake machine stored in water

590.003/3-304.12-C

Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)

Inspector notes: Soils on walls in ware washing and back prep

590.006/6-201.11-C

Jan 9, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Dec 19, 2024

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jun 14, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)

Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit for responding to Vomit and Diarrhea incidents I provided the written procedures and reviewed what is required for the kit during inspection

590.002/2-501.11-PF

Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)

Inspector notes: Chair and large trash container at bottom of stairwell blocking rear egress

590.006/6-501.114-C

Sep 14, 2023

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 7.10.23.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC Stating appt is on 9.26.23

590.006/6-501.14-C

Jan 9, 2023

Routine

No violations found.

100

Nov 8, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Cleaning ventilation systems nuisance and discharge prohibition (c)

Inspector notes: Hood sticker observed expired on 8.13.22.Provide proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker. PIC instructed to call for appt and forward Email confirmation to the Health division.

590.006/6-501.14-C

Apr 25, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

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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 Feb 9, 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 two times, more than any other issue at Five Guys.

How does Five Guys compare to other restaurants in Boston?

Five Guys most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.

Has Five Guys' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Guys have averaged around two violations 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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