Chicago
91
EAT

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

22 S Clinton St, Chicago, IL 60661 · West Loop · Restaurant · Medium risk
EAT
91/100

Strong record across 12 inspections — minor issues only

Inspections
12
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-01-23
Pass Rate
67%
2 failures
Score
91/100
EAT
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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Sanitation critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Documentation & Training minor
2025-01-23 Pass Complaint

No violations found.

2024-11-06 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

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...

2020-01-10 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

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

No violations found.

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

No violations found.

2018-01-03 Fail Canvass
2
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.

2017-06-27 Pass Canvass
2
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.

2016-03-30 Pass License
2
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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