Five Guys Burgers and Fries

180 N Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60601

American

Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Five Guys Burgers and Fries has been inspected eight times since 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 25, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“City of chicago food service sanitation certificate” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Five Guys Burgers and Fries is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 25, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (BURGERS, FRIES, SHAKES) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WHILE TCS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Jun 8, 2023

Complaint

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: No certified food service manager on site while handling and serving TCS foods ( beef ) instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Oct 17, 2022

Routine

No violations found.

100

Mar 24, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Sewage & waste water properly disposed

Inspector notes: CONDENSATION NOTED ON WALK-IN COOLER COLD LINES, INSTRUCTED TO INSULATE TO PREVENT DRIPPINGS OVER FOOD CONTAINER.

Mar 3, 2021

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: LOOSE KNOBE FOR 3-COMP SINK FAUCET, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: SLOW DRAINAGE FOR 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 17, 2020

Routine

1 major violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE DURING THE INSPECTION; WHILE TCS FOODS, BEEF AND SLICED TOMATOES ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012

Aug 22, 2019

Routine

No violations found.

100

Aug 17, 2018

License

2 major violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP KIT NO PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14, NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN, PRIORY FOUNDATION VIOLATION A 90 day grace period was given for all new priority and priority foundation violations. Citations will be issued on the next inspection after the 90 day grace period for these violations. (New violations are marked with an asterisk*)

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Guys Burgers and Fries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Guys Burgers and Fries on file is from Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Five Guys Burgers and Fries?

Across the inspection record, “city of chicago food service sanitation certificate” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

Has Five Guys Burgers and Fries' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Guys Burgers and Fries 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 Burgers and 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 Burgers and Fries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Five Guys Burgers and Fries is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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