Five Guys Burgers & Fries

3219 N Broadway, Chicago, IL 60657

American

Last inspected: Jan 12, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Five Guys Burgers & Fries has six inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jan 12, 2016. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Five Guys Burgers & Fries's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 12, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Five Guys Burgers & Fries on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History

Jan 12, 2016

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE SPRAY ARM NOZZLE ON THE FOUR COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Sep 23, 2014

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS THAT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.

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

Inspector notes: MISSING FLOOR/WALL TILE THAT CHIPPED AWAY ON THE WALL BETWEEN THE REGISTER AND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND SEVERAL HOLES, GAPS, AND CRACKS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE PIPES AND ELECTRICITY WERE RAN THROUGH THE WALL AND NEVER PATCHED UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS, AND CRACKS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND ONE OF THE TOILETS IN THE WOMANS BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REQUIRE CUSTOMERS TO USE THE OTHER STALL UNTIL THE TOILET UNIT IS REPAIRED.

Nov 20, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE LOOSE WHITE CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Dec 12, 2012

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MISSING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE

Apr 18, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

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Apr 11, 2011

License

4 minor violations.

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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.REAR EXIT DOOR AND REAR STORAGE DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED.NOT OPERATING-NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WERE THE POP BOXES ARE STORED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT COMPLETE,MUST INSTALL STALLS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE SMALL STORAGE.AND REAR STORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED, AND SWEEP THROUGHOUT

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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 Jan 12, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” 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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