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FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES

1818 CORDOVA RD, Fort Lauderdale FL 33316 · 954.358.5862

Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 7 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats111
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA1621706
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
OCT 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
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. Poster emailed to operator, manager printed and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2022006406Feb 5, 2022Mar 3, 2022$400

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter, under shelf - storage of fried bacon- build up of grease.
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed by ice machine
Basic/36-22-4
Oct 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working in cook line touched back of pants, then wear gloves without washing hands. After manager instructed, employee discarded gloves, washed hands and put in new pair of gloves.
High priority/12A-28-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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. Poster emailed to operator, manager printed and posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Current employee training is by Five Guys University, no approved by the State of Florida.
Intermediate/53B-03-5/Warning
Feb 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge does not require employees to report illnesses and symptoms as required. Advised operator to have new employees review and sign food employee reporting agreement form.
High priority/11-04-5
Comminuted meat not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 155 degrees Fahrenheit for 17 seconds or equivalent time/temperature combination as specified in cooking chart. Observed double cheeseburger (112F - Cooking) at grill. Employee put burger back on grill and cooked to 175F.
High priority/03C-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee beverage and food stored inside walk in cooler, not separated from restaurant food. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-49-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing sink next to triple sink. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and displayed current license.
Basic/50-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed at mop sink. Operator stored correctly.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at cookline grilled onions (98F - Hot Holding). Per operator, food out of temperature for approximately 2.5 hrs. Operator put onions on grill to reheat to 165F for hot holding.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.