Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248

4222 Nw 16 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248 stretching back to 2022. On Jan 26, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

The pattern that stands out is “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, which has been cited three times.

Among Gainesville restaurants, the typical score is 75; Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248 is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Aug 14, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Feb 17, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior bottom and shelf soiled inside ice cream reach in cooler. Bottom of ice chute on drink machine to the left of tea urns, operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. 2 backup fryer baskets on floor in shared hallway area, operator placed up off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

24-26-4

Feb 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle area on drink machine on the left, manager cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At Three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**

29-11-4

Sep 7, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese on the cook line, 48F. This was in an ice bath. Discussed adding more ice.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a tea nozzle with buildup in the cone.

22-02-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license is not available.

50-09-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248 on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248.

How does Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248 compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

Has Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248 have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248 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 & Fries - 1248 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248 is inspected around two times per year on average.

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