FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES
307 US Highway 27 North
Florida, 33870
Highlands County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 5/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846132
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed six ceiling tiles missing in the storage area where the soda dispenser boxes are kept.
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed tea bags without protection under the soda dispensers out front, operator covered with lid. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 7/31/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725751
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of water stored in the hand washing sink in the front counter area. Employee removed the pan. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 1/29/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8562448
- 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with no vacuum breaker where needed. Install on open splitter end after the splitter. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-29: **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 11/30/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8445501
- 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed cook handle raw burger then change gloves without washing hands then touch/ handle ready to eat foods. Manager retrained employee. Corrected On-Site
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (109 - Hot Holding, operator added water to steam table and will served or discard onions by 130pm.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter added to mop sink with no vacuum breaker where needed. Install on open splitter end after the splitter.
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided to operator via email Corrected On-Site
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees hired more than 60 days and no proof of training. Warning
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. At inspection no employees had been notified of their responsibility to report illness. Operator had employees on site read and sign and date handout during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employees expired or no proof of training. Warning
Inspection Date: 7/14/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8347315
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board at clean dish dry area with scores surface and discoloration within the scored marks. No longer cleanable.
- 16-05-4:Basic - Wash/Rinse/Sanitizing solution not maintained clean. Observed rinse water in 3 bay sink with large chunk of meat floating in water. Suds on surface.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet rags stored on side of sink at warewash area.
- 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Handout provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**