Five Guys Burgers and Fries

2641 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803 · Permanent Food Service · License 6307827

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Grade A
Safety score 90 of 100
Latest visit: Sep 15, 2026 (8 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.High priority · 2 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Sep 15 routine inspection
    1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 1 basic
    -10
  • Safety score90

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

3 violations found
  1. First visitSep 15, 2026

    Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.

    3 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 1 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.

      Paper towel in bacon on cookline

    Intermediate1

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic1

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle.

      Sprayer arm on 3 -compartment sink

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained1
Plumbing and backflow prevention1
Manager certification and employee training1