Five Guys Burgers & Fries
22 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · Medium risk
Strong record across 12 inspections — minor issues only
Last Inspected
2025-01-23
What You Should Know
✓ 6 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-01-23
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2018, 2018)
⚠ Sanitation issues found across 9 inspections
⚠ Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
→ Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
🐀 Pest Activity critical 2×
📋 Documentation & Training minor 1×
Inspection History
2025-01-23 Pass Complaint ▾
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2022-01-27 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 2 ▾
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND MIDDLE BASIN AT 3 COMP SINK SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
minor Other
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
FOUND DINE IN RESTAURANT WITHOUT A WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR IMPLEMENTING AND ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENTS OF THIS ORDER. SUCH WRITTEN RECORD SHALL BE AVAILABLE FOR INSPECTION UPON REQUEST OF ANY CITY OFFICIAL AUTHORIZED TO ENFORCE THIS ORDER. PUBLIC HEALTH...
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2019-03-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE KIT AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOORS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ARE REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYEES WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE ONLINE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
2018-04-18 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
2018-04-10 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 2 ▾
critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Observed small live fly activity in the following areas: *20 or more along walls and ceiling junction, in rear dish washing area and rear dry storage area on ceiling above ice machine. *10 or more in dining area near ketchup dispenser unit, along ...
minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed frozen dessert machine on site, in use, without proper plumbing. Must install faucet with hot and cold running water above the top of the machine to properly wash, rinse and sanitize. Must maintain same.
2018-01-10 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
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serious Sanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
Observed previous minor violations from report 2065092, date 6/27/17, not corrected: #38 Observed frozen desert machine on site, in use, without proper plumbing. Must install faucet with hot and cold running water above the top of the machine to pr...
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Observed interior surfaces of ice tea dispensing machine located in front dining area with dried tea and scale deposits. Instructed manager to detail clean and maintain at all times.
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minor Pest Activity
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed standing water under 3 compartment sink in rear prep area, and under/behind coke machines in front dining room. Must keep all floor dry and clean to prevent pest harborage. Must maintain same.
minor Sanitation
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Observed frozen desert machine on site, in use, without proper plumbing. Must install faucet with hot and cold running water above the top of the machine to properly wash, rinse, and sanitize. Must maintain same.
2016-06-08 Pass Complaint 2 ▾
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL BEING USED TO LINE THE METAL RACK THAT IS USED FOR BUN STORAGE ON THE FLAT TOP GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE MATERIAL AND PROVIDE A SURFACE FOR THE BUNS THAT IS SMOOTH, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED THAT NOT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MEET FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. MUST PROPERLY TRAIN ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN REMAINDER OF CONSTRUCTION DUST FROM PREP SURFACES, AND TO WASH AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BEFORE USE.
minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN CONSTRUCTION DUST AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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