Five Guys Burgers and Fries

1500 Washington Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33139

American

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Five Guys Burgers and Fries has five inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly three violations before.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Miami Beach restaurant scores 69. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-08: High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** **Time Extended**

29-34-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee remove and replace her gloves without washing her hands at the front counter. **Warning**

12A-07-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at the mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

29-34-4

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. Observed the following food handlers have expired certificates; Francis, Seaford, and Valdine. **Warning**

53B-05-5

Jul 17, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Jul 5, 2023

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. **Repeat Violation**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Poster provided via email.

11-27-4

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. Form provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of napkins on the floor. The manager moved it . **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Sep 6, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blanched fries (86F - Hot Holding) located at fryer station, less than 4 hours. As per Manager, fries are held no longer than 2 hours before they are fully fried again before served. Observed no timer or time marking regarding fries. **Repeat Violation**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb located at mop sink.

29-34-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed Hotels and Restaurants license dated October 1, 2020 posted on wall behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**

50-09-4

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 Sep 8, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Five Guys Burgers and Fries most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Miami Beach average of 69.

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 around two times per year on average.

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