Inspection
Oct 5, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Oct 5, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Five Guys
263 Huntington Av
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Quick Answers
- When was Five Guys last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 5, 2026. The result listed by Boston Inspectional Services Department was “Passed”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 11 inspections on record, from Sep 28, 2023 to Oct 5, 2026.
- Has Five Guys ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 11 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 28, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
11 inspectionsInspection
Feb 26, 2026
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Front door with daylight emitting at door seams as noted on most recent pest control report dated 1/27/26 from Orkin. Make all necessary repairs and seal with pest proof materials. Provide updated pest report stating door sweep seal has been repaired.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 19, 2026
Hearing scheduled
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Front door with daylight emitting at door seams as noted on most recent pest control report dated 1/27/26 from Orkin. Make all necessary repairs and seal with pest proof materials. Provide updated pest report stating door sweep seal has been repaired.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 19, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Feb 9, 2026
Failed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-202.15-COther
Official Wording
Outer Openings Protected (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Front door with daylight emitting at door seams with space & "hole in wall" as noted on most recent pest control report dated 1/27/26 from Orkin. Make all necessary repairs and seal with pest proof materials.
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 9, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 19, 2025
Report filed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Brushes for milkshake machine stored in water
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official Wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food handlers multi tasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to prep wearing same disposable gloves
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Residue on handles of tongs handles of food contact equipment etc. from improper glove use
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soils on walls in ware washing and back prep
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing door at mop sink closet
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 19, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Nov 5, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
minorCode 590.003/3-304.12-CEquipment and utensils
Official Wording
In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Brushes for milkshake machine stored in water
In Plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuescriticalCode 590.003/3-304.15-POther
Official Wording
(A) Gloves Use Limitation (P)
Inspector’s Notes
Observed food handlers multi tasking touching multiple touch points leaving and returning to prep wearing same disposable gloves
In Plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingmajorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
Residue on handles of tongs handles of food contact equipment etc. from improper glove use
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Soils on walls in ware washing and back prep
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.11-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Missing door at mop sink closet Rust on grease trap
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Nov 5, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 9, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 19, 2024
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 19, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 8, 2024
Passed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No written procedures and kit for responding to Vomit and Diarrhea incidents I provided the written procedures and reviewed what is required for the kit during inspection
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Chair and large trash container at bottom of stairwell blocking rear egress
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 8, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jun 14, 2024
Failed
2 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s Notes
No written procedures and kit for responding to Vomit and Diarrhea incidents I provided the written procedures and reviewed what is required for the kit during inspection
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official Wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Chair and large trash container at bottom of stairwell blocking rear egress
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jun 14, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Sep 28, 2023
Passed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-501.14-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)
Inspector’s Notes
Hood sticker observed expired on 7.10.23.Provide a proper hood service from a licensed company.Post new sticker PIC Stating appt is on 9.26.23
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source