Five Guys
Last inspected: Oct 13, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Five Guys, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 13, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
The city-wide average for Sarasota sits at 81, putting Five Guys on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 13, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the plaza trash compactor rusted out in multiple locations with prices of rusted metal sticking off of it.
33-12-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash build up on the pad around the plaza trash compactor.
33-19-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed a sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator remade it to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
86
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 18, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed the vacuum breaker on the wrong end of the splitter. **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no training for the following employees: Founa J **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the shared plaza trash compactor rusted out in the side. **Warning**
33-12-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the pad for the shared plaza receptacle. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
33-20-4
70
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 on the cook line: Cooked onions (100F - Hot Holding); Cooked mushrooms (100F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator turned up the heater and retested them at 165F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed no signed agreements. Had operator sign a copy and gave them more. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on the pad behind the grease trap. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
33-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the roof of the fry warmer.
23-03-4
70
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed build up of grease around the grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in the bottom reach in cooler at the front line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
90
May 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on Reachin Cooler bottom at front counter. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-31: Observed standing water in bottom of Reachin Cooler on front line. **Time Extended**
29-49-6
95
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor 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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed Manager agreement. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
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. Manager unable to pull up employee training record roster, and can't determine if company is approved. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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.Did not observe any vomit/diarrhea cleanup plan. Emailed manager plan. **Warning**
11-27-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on Reachin Cooler bottom at front counter. **Warning**
29-49-6
70
Aug 22, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in kitchen sink area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brush for cleaning shake machine shaft stored in standing water. Employee emptied brush cup. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Guys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Guys on file is from Oct 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Guys?
Across the inspection record, “grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Five Guys.
How does Five Guys compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Five Guys most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Five Guys' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Guys 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Guys is inspected around three times per year on average.
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