Five Guys Burgers and Fries

2641 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803
American
Last inspected: Oct 23, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk

Five Guys Burgers and Fries has been inspected four times since 2023. Five Guys Burgers and Fries was last inspected on Oct 23, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to five violations per visit.

That's lower than the typical Lakeland restaurant, which scores around 86. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. February 1, 2025
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. A wet vac was used to clean up the water. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The dumpster lid was closed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hot water heater is leaking water on the floor next to the ice machine.
29-08-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop with a black handle inside a yellow mop bucket in water. Next to the mop sink. The mop was removed out of the water and hung up to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
78
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof for all employees. Only 2 signed.
11-26-1
90
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-27: Training certificates still expired. **Admin Complaint**
53B-05-5
90

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 Oct 23, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

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

Five Guys Burgers and Fries most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Lakeland average of 86.

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

No. Recent inspections at Five Guys Burgers and Fries have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly one 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.