Five Guys Burgers & Fries

1508 Highway 20 West, Mcdonough, GA 30253

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Five Guys Burgers & Fries appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Garbage/refuse properly disposed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Mcdonough restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 4, 2026

Routine

2 minor violations.

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17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed food and trash build-up around outside dumpster. 511-6-1.06(5)(o),(p) - Using Drain Plugs; Maintaining Refuse Areas (C) (o) Using Drain Plugs. Drains in receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables shall have drain plugs in place. (p) Maintaining Refuse Areas and Enclosures. A storage area and enclosure for refuse, recyclables, or returnables shall be maintained free of unnecessary items and clean.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: Observed interior of prep-top cooler lid with brown accumulation. 511-6-1.05(7)(a)2,3 - Equipment, Food/Nonfood-Contact Surfaces, and Utensils, food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment & nonfood-contact surfaces free of accumulations (C) 2. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. 3. Nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment shall be kept free of an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Sep 23, 2025

Routine

4 minor violations.

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2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use

Inspector notes: Observed an opened bottle of Gatorade stored on top of the bread rack next to the sink used to blanch French fries. Also observed an employee smoothie stored above food in the walk in cooler

511-6-1.03(5)(k)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed a staff member working in the back of house that was not wearing a hair restraint

511-6-1.03(5)(j)

13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing

Inspector notes: Observed the current inspection report and food permit posted behind the counter. PIC advised to relocate the inspection report within one food of reading distance in public view.

511-6-1.02(1)(d)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed trash build up around outside dumpster. Also observed the dumpsters were left open. PIC advised that the dumpster area must be kept free of trash and debris to prevent pest activity. PIC will have the dumpster area cleaned by 9/25/25.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Mar 11, 2025

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed baskets of cooked bacon stored next to the trash can in the food preparation area. PIC advised that internal policy is one inch of separation. PIC relocated the cooked bacon to the food preparation area. PIC advised that food products and food contact surfaces cannot be stored next to the trash can.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed trash build up around outside dumpster. PIC advised that the dumpster area must be kept free of trash and debris to prevent pest activity. PIC will have the dumpster area cleaned by 3/12/25

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Sep 12, 2024

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: Observed interior of ice machine with brown accumulation on the walls.

511-6-1.05(7)(b)

17B - garbage/refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: Observed trash build up around outside dumpster.

511-6-1.06(5)(o)

Mar 20, 2024

Routine

2 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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18 - insects, rodents, and animals not present

Inspector notes: 18. Observed live fruit flies in the kitchen area.

511-6-1.07(5)(k)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: 12C.Wiping cloths quaterary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. The manager corrected during the inspection.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Guys Burgers & Fries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Guys Burgers & Fries on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “garbage/refuse properly disposed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Five Guys Burgers & Fries.

How does Five Guys Burgers & Fries compare to other restaurants in Mcdonough?

Five Guys Burgers & Fries most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Mcdonough average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Guys Burgers & Fries 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 Burgers & 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 & Fries inspected?

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

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