Five Guys Burgers and Fries

Chicago Health Dept

1456 E 53RD ST · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Aug 2024.

Last inspected Aug 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2024

Inspection history

AUG 23

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

MAR 22

2022

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SMALL LEAK AT RELEASE LEVER UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK(REAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 6

2019

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR AT GRILL AND SURROUNDING AREA OF DEBRIS.

NOV 1

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Serious Chemical Safety

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

NOV 4

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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.

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FEB 25

2015

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Food Temperature

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT FRENCH FRIES HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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.

SEP 10

2013

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LEAK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAYER.

JAN 5

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND BREAD/BREAD RACK STORED TO CLOSE TO EXPOSED HAND SINK.

AUG 30

2011

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 29

2011

FAIL 1 violation

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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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