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FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES

1456 E 53RD ST, CHICAGO, IL 60615 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FIVE GUYS BURGERS AND FRIES has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 29, 2011. The most recent inspection, on August 23, 2024, recorded 2 infractions.

1 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food source, labelling and allergens.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on November 1, 2018. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 8 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on November 4, 2016. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 22, 2022. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 4 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 23, 2024. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOOD HAMBURGERS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIE MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
  2. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT RELEASE LEVER UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(REAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Suspected Food Poisoning

    1 infraction

    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • CLEAN FLOOR AT GRILL AND SURROUNDING AREA OF DEBRIS.
  4. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • Observed no city of Chicago certified food sanitation manager on site while TCS foods (hamburgers, fries, etc.) are being cooked. Instructed must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site at all times when TCS foods are being prepped, cooked and/or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • Observed TCS foods improperly labeled in coolers. Must label all TCS foods with discard date and common name. Must maintain same. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • Observed several cracked, damaged or missing floor tiles in front prep area near fryers and grill. Observed excessive debris collecting in large gaps between tiles. Must repair/replace all broken or crack floor tiles, and must fill gaps (grout) between tiles to make floor smooth and easily cleanable. Must maintain same.
  5. Canvass

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPLACE MISSING CEILING PANEL AT REAR ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
  6. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM FRYER CABINET AND WHEEL BASES,SODA DISPENSER,SPIDER WEBS FROM UNDER COUNTER TOP AT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN CHEMICAL STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA,FLOOR DRAINS AND TROFT.MUST GROUT FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND IN FRONT NEAR GRILL.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE AT GRILL.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASE NEAR FRYERS,WALL TILE AT REGISTER.MUST SEAL WINDOW TRIM IN DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST WEATHER STRIPPING AT FRONT DOOR.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT FRENCH FRIES HOT HOLDING UNIT.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK,BROKEN TOILET SEAT IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
  7. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER.
  8. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND BREAD/BREAD RACK STORED TO CLOSE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.
  9. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  10. License

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT 2 ICE/SODA MACHINES AT FRONT OF PREMISES.

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