Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries

43 West 55 Street, Manhattan, NY 10019

American

Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show three inspections at Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries stretching back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 12, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Five Guys Famous Burgers and Fries is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 12, 2026

Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection

3 minor violations.

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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

Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

19-06

Additional nutritional information statement not posted, or additional nutritional information not provided

16-06

Nov 26, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.

08B

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

May 25, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation.

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Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.

06D

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 Mar 12, 2026. 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, “food contact surface not properly washed” 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 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Guys Famous Burgers and 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 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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