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Five Guys

A

4803 E Ray Rd, Phoenix 85044

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-17421

Score based on 6 scored inspections over the county's rolling 3-year window, weighted toward recent visits. How scoring works

96
Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score over time

1000602023202420252026Jul 19, 2023 — Routine — score 84 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 1 core)Jan 11, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jul 16, 2024 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Jan 28, 2025 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)Sep 5, 2025 — Routine — score 85 (1 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)May 14, 2026 — Routine — score 100 (0 priority, 0 foundation, 0 core)100
Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history6 on record

2026

May 14, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection. //// Per manager, the fry cooking policy has changed to allow for 2 hours between the initial and final cook step. Policy approved by the department allows for 2.5 to 3 minutes between cook steps. Since the policy has changed, please have the updated policy submitted to the department for approval.

2025

Sep 5, 2025Routine1 priorityall corrected on siteB

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Per managers, 5 Guys' policy is to allow the fries to be held at room temperature for 2 hours after initial cooking. The policy approved by the department is to only allow the fries 2.5 to 3 minutes to sit prior to the second cook. Please conform policy to return to the policy that has been approved by the MCESD.

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

Inspector's notes

Observed an employee place a raw burger patty on the grill, change their gloves, then handle ready to eat food without washing their hands. When handling raw meats, a handwash must be completed prior to returning to ready to eat foods. A glove change is not a sufficient substitute for a full hand wash. Educated employees on proper handwashing procedures and when to wash situations. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14 - Priority: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox: Handwashing.

Jan 28, 2025RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Jul 16, 2024RoutinecleanA

Talked to staff about extra equipment, and drain cover questions.Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jan 11, 2024RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a(n) A Grade and had 0 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.**Talked to manager about how to seal up holes/seams in the facility. Confirmed email with manager.On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit anadministrative change request form at the below websitehttps://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: A,Food Manager Licenses: 1,Review Complete: CHECKED,Review Notes: DC-RLC corrected violation 19,Signer: Angela Beals

2023

Jul 19, 2023Routine1 priority1 coreB

This establishment received a(n) B Grade and had 1 Priority, 0 Priority Foundation violations on this inspection.No County legal action will result from this inspection.Confirmed email with manager.**Talked to manager about how to clean FRP and have cleanable surfaces, and cleaning schedule.Award: B,Signer: Alexander Covalin

#8 — Hands Clean and Properly WashedPriority2-301.14

PRIORITY VIOLATION-2-301.14, P: When to Wash. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4573/AMC-Toolbox---Handwashing. ---Observed employee with gloves touching raw beef, then after that task, removed gloves, and put on new gloves without washing hands. Talked to manager, and had employee immediately take off glove and wash hands. Ensure that employees are washing hands when switching tasks, and after touching raw beef before any other tasks in the kitchen. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#51 — Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow DevicesCore5-205.15

Core-5-205.15 (B), C: System Maintained in Good Repair; Maintained ---Observed leak from faucet at back hand sink. Observed no 1 inch gap at drain pipes at 3 compartment sink. Ensure items are in working order, repair, and pipes have a 1 inch gap before the floor drain. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Jul 20, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →