Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale

Last inspected:

1818 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Part of: Five Guys Florida health inspections, violations & closures

Overview

The facility has been emergency-closed once, on February 4, 2022, for fly activity. Across 19 inspections between 2022 and October 2025, the facility accumulated 33 violations, averaging 1.7 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations included employee health reporting violations cited in three separate inspections (2023, 2024, 2025), improper hand and arm washing (February 2025), and shell stock requirement violations (August 2025). A disciplinary action resulted in $400 in fines. The most recent routine inspection on October 28, 2025 was completed with no further action required, with a second inspection that same date showing call-back compliance on a prior violation.

Most recent closure: February 4, 2022 for fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

19Inspections
33Violations
1Closures
$400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale: Comparison to Broward County Averages

This Facility 1.7 violations / inspection 1.7 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg 4.52 violations / inspection 4.52 county average
This Facility 1 emergency closures 1 closures
Broward County Avg 0.23 closures / facility 0.23 county average

Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale: Emergency Closure History (1)

Emergency closure history for Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale
DateReasonReopened
Fly activity 10:39:00

Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $400.00

Disciplinary action history for Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
2--2022006406 $400.00 Feb 5, 2022 Miami (Doral)

Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)

— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections3 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic Violations

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Emergency order recommended
— 2 inspections2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale was last inspected by Florida DBPR on October 28, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
When was Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale last shut down?
Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale was last shut down on February 4, 2022 for fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale?
The most frequently cited violations at Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale are: Employee health reporting, Clean multi-use utensils, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale had?
Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.7 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale find?
Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale was most recently inspected on October 28, 2025 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale ever been shut down?
Yes, Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
How much has Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale been fined?
Five Guys Burgers & Fries in Fort Lauderdale has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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