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Five Guys

703 S Seeley Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass with Conditions · as of Sep 22, 2026

Five Guys was last inspected on September 22, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

September 22, 2026 · Complaint

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

3 paperwork
  • PaperworkManagement & training

    No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

    Official wording (code 2)

    City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handlers must take food handler course and maintain records on site at all times.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

  • PaperworkFood handling

    The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no previous inspection summary report posted on site from 09/10/2025, report #2623603. Only observed summary report from 2022 posted for public view. New summary report given and posted. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b), citation issued

    Official wording (code 61)

    Summary report displayed and visible to the public

Inspection history

7 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    Short Form Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 floors need cleaning around the self-serve pop machine and along the wall under the 3 comp sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 2-101.11 no city of chicago certified food manager was present while tcs foods (hamburgers and hot dogs) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed standing water underneath the self-serve pop machine, possible leak. Must find source and repair.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around the self-serve pop machine and along the wall under the 3 comp sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 paperwork Show violations
    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food manager was present while tcs foods (hamburgers and hot dogs) were being prepared and served. Instructed management that a certified food manager must be present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared or served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    No violations

  5. Conditional

    License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOUBLE ENTRY ,EMERGENCY AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have food managers certificate.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no signed employees health policies.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-010)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed an appx. "1/2-3/4" gap along bottom of double entry ,emergency and rear doors.must make doors tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must remove excessive caulk around pipes in rear area to be smooth and easily cleanable surface.must provide a cover to open outlet box under service counter.must grout floor at window in dining area.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 weeks ago. Always confirm with the official record.