Five Guys Burgers & Fries - 1248
4222 NW 16 Blvd, Gainesville, FL 32605 · Permanent Food Service · License 1103268
What drove the grade
Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Jul 15 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate, 2 basic-8
- Safety score92
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitJul 15, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
4 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands.
Observed : cook line staff touch sleeve and elbow with gloves and not change them before touching sleeve. This was discussed with the employee, and he understood not to do it again.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate1
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed : both freestyle machines have build up at the multiport dispensers.
Basic2
Code 32, Restrooms: Bathroom facility not clean.
Observed : the women's restroom has paper towels on top of the trash receptacle and piling on the floor next to it.
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Observed : the license that expired on 6-1-2026 was the only posted license.
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.