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FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES

3219 N BROADWAY, CHICAGO, IL 60657 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 11, 2011. The most recent inspection, on August 15, 2017, found no infractions.

2 of 7 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 temperature control and Pests.

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 temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on November 20, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on April 11, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 4 separate inspections, most recently on January 12, 2016. For example: VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on September 23, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. LEAK ON THE RIGHT SIDE SPRAY ARM NOZZLE ON THE FOUR COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. MUST REPAIR.
  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP IN THE LOWER COMPARTMENTS OF THE DEEP FRYERS THAT REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MISSING FLOOR/WALL TILE THAT CHIPPED AWAY ON THE WALL BETWEEN THE REGISTER AND THE COLD-HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FOUND SEVERAL HOLES, GAPS, AND CRACKS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM WHERE PIPES AND ELECTRICITY WERE RAN THROUGH THE WALL AND NEVER PATCHED UP. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES, GAPS, AND CRACKS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND ONE OF THE TOILETS IN THE WOMANS BATHROOM IN POOR REPAIR, CONTINUOUSLY RUNNING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REQUIRE CUSTOMERS TO USE THE OTHER STALL UNTIL THE TOILET UNIT IS REPAIRED.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE LOOSE WHITE CAULK ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE ROOMS AND REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
  5. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP AND REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MISSING THERMOMETER AT FRONT PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE
  6. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. License

    4 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OUTER OPENING NOT PROTECTED.REAR EXIT DOOR AND REAR STORAGE DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED.NOT OPERATING-NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL WALLS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA WERE THE POP BOXES ARE STORED.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated.TOILET ROOM IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM NOT COMPLETE,MUST INSTALL STALLS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM THE SMALL STORAGE.AND REAR STORAGE, ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED, AND SWEEP THROUGHOUT

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