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Five Guys

February 9, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeEating & Drinking
failed findings4
critical findings2

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Failed findings

(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)critical

Inspector note: Cut potatoes stored in ambient air at the service line at 53F. Per the PIC the product was placed on the line less than 1 hour prior to the inspection. Removed and placed in a refrigerator at 38F
code 590.003/3-501.16-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Backflow Prevention Air Gap (P)critical

Inspector note: Multiple pipes that come from a prep sink used for cleaning and soaking of potatoes are installed so the openings are below the top of the floor sink/drain. Repair to ensure the pipes are not below the top of the floor sink
code 590.005/5-202.13-P*** · critical food-safety factorstatus: Fail
Storage or Display of Food in Contact with Water or Ice (C)

Inspector note: Cut potatoes are sliced and stored in water in a prep sink until used for service per the PIC on site. . Discontinue this process and submit procedures for approval to the Health Department Potatoes removed from the sink at the time of the inspection
code 590.003/3-303.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
Cleaning Ventilation Systems Nuisance and Discharge Prohibition (C)

Inspector note: Hood sticker expired December 2023- Schedule a hood cleaning and inspection
code 590.006/6-501.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 19, 2023: 4 findings appeared for the first time.

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