Five Guys Burgers and Fries

9630 Applecross Rd, Jacksonville, FL 32222

American

Last inspected: Jul 28, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Five Guys Burgers and Fries has six inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Jul 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Missing drain plug at dumpster” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Jacksonville sits at 74, putting Five Guys Burgers and Fries on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Vacuum breaker missing at the end of the splitter for mop sink faucet where black hose is attached. Vacuum breaker on chemical side of splitter.

29-34-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters above flat top grill have grease build up. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. On shared dumpsters out back of establishment drain plug missing for both. **Repeat Violation**

33-11-4

Oct 3, 2024

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Drain plug missing at dumpster.

33-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Nozzle around self service soda dispenser in lobby have old soda build up. Gaskets of reach in cooler soiled with food debris.

23-03-4

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training records for any employee could be provided. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-23: Establishment has Safe Staff books present in building, but information/certifications are not completed for any employee. **Admin Complaint**

53B-01-5

Feb 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Employee on cook line washed hands for approximately five seconds, did not dry hands, and placed single use gloves on to begin preparing food on cook line. Manager coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-17-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No training records for any employee could be provided. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. In front dining area, single use containers for peanut stored inside container of peanuts - risk of cross contamination. Containers removed and placed next to open case of peanuts. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Interior of walk in cooler door shows rust and is dented near threshold. Mop sink is cracked.

14-47-4

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Wall in mop sink area.

36-73-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee with red beard has no beard guard while preparing food in kitchen.

13-04-4

May 18, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Improper sewage/grease disposal. Standing grease/wastewater on top of manhole cover outside by back door to kitchen, per general manager grease was pumped out of holding tank early this morning and they have not had time to clean up grease/wastewater.

28-28-5

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee touching raw hamburger patties with gloved hands, changed gloves, then continued to touch hamburger buns with gloved hands without washing hands in between tasks.

12A-12-4

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

33-11-4

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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 Jul 28, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “missing drain plug at dumpster” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

How does Five Guys Burgers and Fries compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?

Five Guys Burgers and Fries most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is higher than the Jacksonville average of 74.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Five Guys Burgers and Fries have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 around two times per year on average.

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