Five Guys Burgers and Fries

1456 E 53Rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

American

Last inspected: Aug 23, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Five Guys Burgers and Fries has 10 inspections in the public record. Five Guys Burgers and Fries was last inspected on Aug 23, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to one violation per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Five Guys Burgers and Fries is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 23, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOOD HAMBURGERS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIE MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT RELEASE LEVER UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(REAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 6, 2019

Suspected Food Poisoning

1 minor violation.

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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT GRILL AND SURROUNDING AREA OF DEBRIS.

Nov 1, 2018

Complaint

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Proper date marking and disposition

Inspector notes: Observed TCS foods improperly labeled in coolers. Must label all TCS foods with discard date and common name. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods (hamburgers, fries, etc.) are being cooked. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

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

Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: Observed several cracked, damaged or missing floor tiles in front prep area near fryers and grill. Observed excessive debris collecting in large gaps between tiles. Must repair/replace all broken or crack floor tiles, and must fill gaps (grout) between tiles to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.

Nov 4, 2016

Routine

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL AT REAR ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.

Feb 25, 2015

Complaint

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,SODA DISPENSER,SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDER COUNTER TOP AT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,FLOOR DRAINS AND TROFT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT NEAR GRILL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT GRILL.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR FRYERS,WALL TILE AT REGISTER.MUST SEAL WINDOW TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST WEATHER STRIPPING AT FRONT DOOR.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT FRENCH FRIES HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK,BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.

Sep 10, 2013

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER.

Jan 5, 2012

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND BREAD/BREAD RACK STORED TO CLOSE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Aug 30, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Aug 29, 2011

License

1 minor violation.

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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 ICE/SODA MACHINES AT FRONT OF PREMISES.

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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 Aug 23, 2024. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” 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?

Yes. Recent inspections at Five Guys Burgers and Fries have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the 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 about once every two years on average.

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