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Five Guys Burgers & Fries

2140 N Clybourn Ave, Chicago, IL 60614
American
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2017
90
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Five Guys Burgers & Fries stretching back to 2011. On Oct 31, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Five Guys Burgers & Fries's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 31, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED BURNT ON GREASE ON SIDE OF BREAD GRILL.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. NOTED FRY DUMP STATION WITH FOOD PARTICULATES.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING FROM LIGHT ABOVE AND ADJACENT FROM3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE LIGHT SHIELD.
36
90
Apr 5, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES OF SAME.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN PREP,WALK IN COOLER,CO2,SODA CADDY STORAGE & DISH WASHING AREA AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN PREP,DISH WASHING AND WALK IN COOLER AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER,NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP ON VENTILATION VENTS IN DINING AREA.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT FRENCH FRIES HOT HOLDING UNIT,MEN'S & WOMEN'S TOILETROOM AND DINING ROOM.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM
41
74
Nov 13, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Apr 8, 2015
Suspected Food Poisoning
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE TRAP LOCATED WITHIN FLOOR UNDER 4 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN MIDDLE OF STORE WITH A LARGE GAP AROUND GREASE TRAP APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES WIDE. FOOD DEBRIS AND DIRT HAVE FALLEN INTO THE GAP AND IS UNABLE TO BE PROPERLY CLEANED. GREASE TRAP MUST BE REMOVED FROM FLOOR AND REINSTALLED SO THAT THERE IS NO GAP AROUND EDGE AND IT IS FLUSH WITH FLOOR.
34
95
May 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED,WITH FRESH GREASE ON THE LID AND AROUND THE RIM OF THE DUMPSTER . SURROUNDING AREA WITH DEBRIS ALL OVER THE GROUND. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO CLEAN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND SURROUNDING AREA DURING INSPECTION.
19
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE PALLET IN THE STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE THE STORAGE ROOM WITH CO2 AND MAINTAIN.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL THE OPENING AROUND THE PIPE BESIDE THE HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
35
86
Oct 3, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST FIX.
38
95
Sep 7, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATES POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. PREMISES IS COOKING AND SERVING HAMBURGERS AND HOT DOGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE LEFT SIDE SINK OF THE 4 COMPARTMENT SINK DOES NOT HOLD WATER. MUST REPAIR THE SINK STOPPER FOR THIS BASIN.
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90
Apr 13, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Guys Burgers & Fries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Guys Burgers & Fries on file is from Oct 31, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Five Guys Burgers & Fries.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Guys Burgers & Fries 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 Burgers & 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.

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