Five Guys
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Five Guys, the earliest from 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean”, which has been cited five times.
Restaurants in Roswell average 92, so Five Guys trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
10
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items cold held above 41F. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on the walls in the hallway leading to the restrooms.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed rust and dust build up on the air vents throughout the establishment, including the women's restroom. Observed air vents in the kitchen in disrepair.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphone stored with the food seasonings.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the wing prep table. Employee placed wiping cloth in the sanitizing bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed wet cardboard underneath the soda machine in the lobby area. The cardboard was used to keep the countertop dry.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed a rice stored in a container with a whole in the front. PIC was informed to purchase a new container to keep the food item protected from potential contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler door unable to self-close. PIC was advised to adjust the door hinges of the cooler for the door to self close.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a slow leak coming from the pipes underneath the 3 compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed men's toilet exterior in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed women's restroom trash bin without a lid cover.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
52
Aug 18, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items cold held above 41F. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed a rice stored in a container with a whole in the front. PIC was informed to purchase a new container to keep the food item protected from potential contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the wing prep table. Employee placed wiping cloth in the sanitizing bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed wet cardboard underneath the soda machine in the lobby area. The cardboard was used to keep the countertop dry.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler door unable to self-close. PIC was advised to adjust the door hinges of the cooler for the door to self close.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a slow leak coming from the pipes underneath the 3 compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed men's toilet exterior in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed women's restroom trash bin without a lid cover.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on the walls in the hallway leading to the restrooms.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed rust and dust build up on the air vents throughout the establishment, including the women's restroom. Observed air vents in the kitchen in disrepair.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphone stored with the food seasonings.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
52
Feb 19, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 11 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed TCS food items cold held above 41F. PIC discarded items.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
Inspector notes: Observed a rice stored in a container with a whole in the front. PIC was informed to purchase a new container to keep the food item protected from potential contamination.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on the wing prep table. Employee placed wiping cloth in the sanitizing bucket.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed wet cardboard underneath the soda machine in the lobby area. The cardboard was used to keep the countertop dry.
511-6-1.05(2)(a)
15A - food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and used
Inspector notes: Observed walk in cooler door unable to self-close. PIC was advised to adjust the door hinges of the cooler for the door to self close.
511-6-1.05(6)(a)
16B - plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Observed a slow leak coming from the pipes underneath the 3 compartment sink.
511-6-1.06(2)(r)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed men's toilet exterior in need of cleaning.
511-6-1.07(5)(h)
17A - toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, cleaned
Inspector notes: Observed women's restroom trash bin without a lid cover.
511-6-1.06(5)(h)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed dust accumulation on the walls in the hallway leading to the restrooms.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed rust and dust build up on the air vents throughout the establishment, including the women's restroom. Observed air vents in the kitchen in disrepair.
511-6-1.07(5)(d)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed employee cellphone stored with the food seasonings.
511-6-1.07(5)(j)
52
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired chlorine test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed rice, raw beef, and cheese without date marking information in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed opened beverage cans stored on the prep top cooler and a personal drinking bottle on the prep table. All personal beverages need to be in a single use cup with a lip and straw and stored away from food prep. Observed personal beverages and food improperly stored in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen. All personal food and beverages should be stored separated and below from RTE and TCS food items and labeled as 'employees only'.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep top cooler and prep table. Manager corrected on site.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up on vents and ceilings in the main kitchen and restrooms.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Apr 30, 2024
Routine
No violations found.
100
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.
View 5 violations
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed expired chlorine test strips.
511-6-1.05(3)(h)
6-2 - proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed rice, raw beef, and cheese without date marking information in the walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(g)
2-2B - proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: Observed opened beverage cans stored on the prep top cooler and a personal drinking bottle on the prep table. All personal beverages need to be in a single use cup with a lip and straw and stored away from food prep. Observed personal beverages and food improperly stored in the reach in cooler in the main kitchen. All personal food and beverages should be stored separated and below from RTE and TCS food items and labeled as 'employees only'.
511-6-1.03(5)(k)
12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed wet wiping cloths stored on the prep top cooler and prep table. Manager corrected on site.
511-6-1.04(4)(m)
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust build up on vents and ceilings in the main kitchen and restrooms.
511-6-1.07(5)(a)
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Five Guys last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Five Guys on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Five Guys?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Five Guys.
How does Five Guys compare to other restaurants in Roswell?
Five Guys most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Roswell average of 92.
Has Five Guys' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Five Guys have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Five Guys means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Five Guys inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Five Guys is inspected around four times per year on average.
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