Five Guys Burger & Fries
Last inspected: Oct 16, 2024
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Score
Five Guys Burger & Fries has been inspected 17 times since 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 16, 2024. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 18, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS BURGERS AND FRIES ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET.
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Aug 25, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN DUMPSTER RECEPTACLES IN ALLEY AREA. MANAGER WAS NOT ABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL LIDS CAN BE CLOSED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B). CITATION ISSUED
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR FAUCET.
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Oct 25, 2021
Reinspection
5 major violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) OBSERVED MOST RECENT PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2534848 DATED 10/18/21 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. - Repeat
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Oct 18, 2021
Complaint
5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE NOR A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED ALWAYS TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON-SITE AND A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON-SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE CEILING AND WALLS BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, UTILITY SINK, AND BY THE SODA DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS WITH STANDING WATER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND FLOORS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS AND STANDING WATER UNDER THE CUSTOMER COUNTER LOCATED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Mar 12, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST OBTAIN. SERVSAFE CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES THAT WERE ISSUED OVER SIX MONTHS AGO. INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW UP AND OBTAIN THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: LIGHT CLEANING TO FLOORS NEEDED IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Dec 13, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Nov 14, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 1, 2018
Complaint
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ABOUT 25 SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE CEILING ABOVE THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Dec 26, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 26, 2017
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AND MAINTAIN.
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May 18, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PORTABLE SOFT SERVE ICE CREAM MACHINE MUST BE WHEELED TO 3-COMP SINK SPRAYER FAUCET FOR PROPER WASHING AND SANITAIZING, NO BUCKETS FILLED WITH WATER TO WASH IS ALLOWED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: DRAWER FRONT COOLER NOT PROVIDED WITH A THERMOMETER, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL ONE IN AN AREA WHERE IT CAN BE MONITORED.
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Mar 31, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DRAINS WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN DRAIN STOPPER IN DISREPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL DRAIN STOPPERS.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR AT THE MOP SINK AND BY THE CUSTOMER DRINK STATION IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 12, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/PROVIDE BROKEN FLOOR TILE BY REAR WALK IN COOLER.
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Jul 2, 2012
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Guys Burger & Fries last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Guys Burger & Fries on file is from Oct 16, 2024. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Guys Burger & Fries?
Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Five Guys Burger & Fries.
Has Five Guys Burger & Fries' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Five Guys Burger & Fries have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Five Guys Burger & Fries 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 Burger & Fries inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Guys Burger & Fries is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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