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Santa Clara County, CA

Five Guys Burgers And Fries

4180 N First St # 50

Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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More issues recentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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3 inspections

Routine Inspection

Mar 23, 2026

Pass

5 recorded violations

minorCode K44Pests

Official wording

Premises clean, in good repair; Personal/chemical storage; Adequate vermin-proofing

Inspector’s notes

Employee skateboard stored directly on top and in contact with a red plastic container used for storing burger buns. [CA] No person shall store clothing or personal effects in contact with surfaces used for the storage of food.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects
minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Lines under the right-side soda dispenser in the dining area observed leaking. Partially full container observed under the leak, with a label taped on stating "Do not touch". [CA] Repair plumbing and maintain in good repair.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems
minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Handwash sink in the back kitchen obstructed by a rolling cart. [CA] Handwashing facility shall be clean, unobstructed, and accessible at all times.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K05Handwashing

Official wording

Hands clean, properly washed; gloves used properly

Inspector’s notes

Employee observed handling a soiled utensil, then attempted to handle clean dishes/utensils that had just been sanitized before being stopped. [CA] Employees shall wash their hands in all of the following scenarios: (1) Immediately before engaging in food preparation, including working with nonprepackaged food, clean equipment and utensils, and unwrapped single-use food containers and utensils. (2) After touching bare human body parts other than clean hands and clean, exposed portions of arms. (3) After using the toilet room. (4) After caring for or handling any animal allowed in a food facility pursuant to this part. (5) After coughing, sneezing, using a handkerchief or disposable tissue, using tobacco, eating, or drinking. (6) After handling soiled equipment or utensils. (7) During food preparation, as often as necessary to remove soil and contamination and to prevent cross-contamination when changing tasks. (8) When switching between working with raw food and working with ready-to-eat food. (9) Before initially donning gloves for working with food. (10) Before dispensing or serving food or handling clean tableware and serving utensils in the food service area. (11) After engaging in other activities that contaminate the hands.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
minorCode K30Other

Official wording

Food storage: food storage containers identified

Inspector’s notes

Case of food stored directly on the floor in the back kitchen area, directly adjacent to storage shelving. [CA] Food shall be stored at least 6 inches above the floor to prevent contamination.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

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Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Mar 23, 2026 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Sep 1, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

minorCode K07Food temperature

Official wording

Proper hot and cold holding temperatures

Inspector’s notes

Mayonnaise measured 44F-49F in the right side upper prep insert of the prep unit across from the cook-line. Per the PIC, the mayonnaise had been inside of the unit since yesterday. Note: Mayonnaise contains egg, and states "refrigerate after opening" on its label [CA] Potentially hazardous food shall be held at or below 41F to prevent the growth of bacteria. [COS] PIC elected to discard mayonnaise.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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minorCode K41Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Plumbing approved, installed, in good repair; proper backflow devices

Inspector’s notes

Soda machine in the dining area drains directly into the floor sink via one of its waste discharge pipes. [CA] All equipment that discharges liquid waste shall be drained by means of indirect waste pipes, and all wastes drained by them shall discharge through an airgap of minimum 1 inch into a floor sink or other approved type of receptor.

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

More about water, plumbing, or sewage problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Sep 1, 2025 · Original Source

Routine Inspection

Nov 7, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

minorCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

At the warewashing area handwash sink: observed aprons/cloth belts were hung immediately next to the paper towel dispenser, making it difficult to dispense paper towels without aprons touching hands and/or paper towels. [CA] Keep paper towel dispenser easily accessible/unobstructed at all times. [COS] Employee removed aprons from the hanger. Recommend moving hanger to a different location.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

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