Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland
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2641 S Florida Ave, Lakeland, FL 33803Part of: Five Guys Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland operated as a Risk Level 1 establishment with 116 seats and experienced 14 inspections between 2020 and October 2025, documenting 29 violations across that period. The facility averaged 2.1 violations per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. No emergency closures were recorded. High-priority violations were infrequent, appearing in only 3 of 14 inspections: a hand-washing violation in March 2021, an employee health policy violation in June 2020, and a time-as-control violation also in June 2020. Most violations were intermediate or basic in nature. The March 2023 inspection prompted an admin complaint recommendation but resulted in no formal disciplinary action. The most recent inspection on October 23, 2025 identified 10 basic violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (15)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland last inspected?
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 15, 2026. The result was: Warning Issued.
- What are the most common violations at Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland are: Proper cooling equipment, Outer openings protected, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland had?
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland has had 15 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 2.1 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland find?
- Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland was most recently inspected on September 15, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Warning Issued.
- Has Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Five Guys Burgers and Fries in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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