FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES
2185 SE FEDERAL HWY, Stuart FL 34994 · 772-283-5454
Last inspected Aug 5, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Clean up procedure sent to operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024018106 | Mar 5, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw beef with gloves on then remove gloves, put new pair of gloves on and proceed to handle to go bags and clean food equipment without washing hands. Manager reviewed hand washing for employees to wash hands properly
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions in detestable at front kitchen at 115F hot holding Per manager, food left out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes Advised operator to reheat foods to 165F
Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed French fries sitting in dryer basket at 89F. Per operator, food sitting for approximately 2 hours out of temperature. Operator placed remaining time mark for food items. Sent operator time as a public health control.
Jan 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions at 116F- hot holding. Per operator, items out of temperature for approximately 2 hours. Manager reheated to 167F.
Jul 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand sink, front counter by grill Operator provided paper towels.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At rear of restaurant, standing water on floor near bathrooms.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. At cook line, soap and sanitizer mixed together in sanitizer bucket as indicated by soapy water. Quatenary 0 ppm.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket, Quatenary 0 ppm Operator fixed sanitizer, Quatenary 200ppm
May 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee Handling raw beef patties to place on grill, changed gloves with no hand wash and then picked up burger buns to place on grill. Educated employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked French fries (93-113F - Hot Holding) Observed in baskets over fryer. Per operator, fries are partially cooked and held in fryer baskets for two hours then discarded. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 15 minutes. Operator decided to use time control. Operator placed time stamp for remaining 3.75 hours. Time control procedure sent to operator.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Mop sink with splitter attached, no vacuum breaker.
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. Clean up procedure sent to operator.
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.
Food stored on floor. Observed Lettuce in plastic container stored on floor walk in cooler. Operator stored properly.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Prep area/kitchen
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.