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Five Guys Burgers and Fries

2865 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314

American Todt Hill-Emersn Hill-Heartland Villg-Lighthse Hill (845) 505-2037

Grade A · as of Sep 10, 2025

Five Guys Burgers and Fries was last inspected on August 3, 2026 and scored 29 points (C range). Inspectors found 5 violations, 3 of them critical.

Latest inspection

August 3, 2026 · Cycle Inspection · Initial Inspection

29

Score: 29 points (C range)

3 critical2 general

Scored in the C range on an initial inspection, so no grade is given yet. A re-inspection follows.

CriticalHygiene & sanitation

Wiping cloths were dirty or not kept in sanitizing solution.

Official wording (code 06F)
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
CriticalFood handling

Sewage or wastewater contaminated a food or work area.

Official wording (code 04F)
Food preparation area, food storage area, or other area used by employees or patrons, contaminated by sewage or liquid waste.
CriticalFacility

The sewage system was missing, improper, or inadequate.

Official wording (code 05A)
Sewage disposal system is not provided, improper, inadequate or unapproved.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Non-food surfaces or equipment were dirty, damaged, or made of unsuitable material.

Official wording (code 10F)
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
GeneralFacility upkeep

Plumbing was missing protection against backflow, or floors didn’t drain properly.

Official wording (code 10B)
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.

Inspection scores over time. Lower is better: 0–13 is an A, 14–27 a B, 28 or more a C.

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

Sep 10, 2025 A 12 points (A range)

Pre-permit (Operational) · Initial Inspection
2 critical Show violations
- CriticalHygiene & sanitation
  
  Surfaces that touch food weren’t properly washed and sanitized.
  
  Official wording (code 06D)
  Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- CriticalFood temperature
  
  Hot food was being held below 140°F, where bacteria can grow.
  
  Official wording (code 02B)
  Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

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How NYC grades restaurants

Inspectors add points for each violation. Lower is better.
0–13 points earns an A. 14–27 is a B. 28 or more is a C.
A restaurant that scores 14 or more on its first inspection gets no grade yet. It is re-inspected about a month later and can display “Grade Pending” in the meantime.

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Severity levels

Critical Can directly make someone sick: food temperatures, contamination, pests, hand-washing.
General Cleanliness, maintenance and facility problems.
Paperwork Missing signs, permits or paperwork.

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Source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 3 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.