Five Guys Burgers and Fries

6593 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231

American

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Five Guys Burgers and Fries has 10 inspections in the public record. Five Guys Burgers and Fries was last inspected on Apr 15, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Sarasota restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed covered receptacle was broken in restroom. The manager placed covered receptacle in restroom from storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

32-12-6

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water leaking from pipe underneath the handwashing sink nearest the cash register.

29-11-4

Feb 6, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed uncovered iced tea dispensers at the self-serve beverage station. The operator covered the iced tea dispensers. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-02-4

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee handle raw ground beef then change gloves without washing hands before handling sliced cheese that does not get cooked. Educated employee on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-07-5

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

53B-14-5

Basic - Compartment of equipment subject to the accumulation of moisture is not sloped to drain to allow complete drainage. Observed a drip from the unit inside of the walk in cooler.

29-13-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license displayed in the office expired 12/1/2023.

50-09-4

Jun 4, 2024

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Drain cover broken outside of the front entrance.

29-18-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. **Repeat Violation**

33-15-4

Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.

33-20-4

Nov 7, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed one lid broken off the dumpster.

33-15-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed the dumpster lid propped open with a cardboard box.

33-16-4

Sep 15, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on the splitter at the mop sink. **Warning**

29-42-4

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at the splitter added to the mop sink.

29-42-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 28, 2022

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit; cold holding unit on cook line. Operator placed thermometer in cold holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**

05-09-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed under water that was barely running/dripping. Cut fries under no running water. Operator turned on water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-08-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust; at potato station and three compartment sink.

36-27-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Guys Burgers and Fries last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Five Guys Burgers and Fries on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Five Guys Burgers and Fries?

Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Five Guys Burgers and Fries.

How does Five Guys Burgers and Fries compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?

Five Guys Burgers and Fries most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.

Has Five Guys Burgers and Fries' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Five Guys Burgers and Fries have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Five Guys Burgers and Fries means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Five Guys Burgers and Fries inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Five Guys Burgers and Fries is inspected around three times per year on average.

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