Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

36 West 48 Street Street Level, Manhattan, NY 10036

American

Last inspected: May 29, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from May 29, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about three violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 29, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

10F

Apr 4, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

10B

Mar 7, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04K

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

10F

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries on file is from May 29, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries.

How does Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Five Guys Famous 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 Famous 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 Famous Burgers and Fries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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