Santa Clara County, CA

Five Guys Burgers & Fries

Name: Five Guys Burgers & Fries
Address: 5205 Prospect Rd # 130, Santa Clara County, CA

5205 Prospect Rd # 130

Last inspected Oct 28, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Routine Inspection

Oct 28, 2025

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2 recorded violations

minorCode K21Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

Hot and cold water available

Inspector’s notes

Hot water at the three compartment sink is measured at a maximum of 111F. [CA] Hot water shall be supplied at a minimum temperature of at least 120°F measured from the faucet throughout facility except at handwash sinks where it shall reach a minimum of 100F.

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

criticalCode K06Handwashing

Official wording

Adequate handwash facilities supplied, accessible

Inspector’s notes

Lack of soap at the handwash sinks used by employees at the restrooms. [CA] All handwash sinks shall be able to provide warm water, soap, and single-use paper towels available for employees to readily wash their hands when required. [COS] Employee refilled soap dispenser.

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.

Dec 24, 2024

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2 recorded violations

minorCode K01Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Demonstration of knowledge; food safety certification

Inspector’s notes

During discussion with operator, stated that mixing wand at the milkshake machine does not get sanitized and only cleaned using warm water. [CA] Ensure all food contact surfaces are properly cleaned and sanitized every 4 hours. Employees shall be properly trained with knowledge regarding sanitizing procedures for any food contact surface.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

minorCode K49Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Permits available

Inspector’s notes

Facility is currently operating without a valid permit. Permit expired as of 11/01/2024. [CA] A food facility shall operate business with a valid health permit.This is a 48 hour notice to submit payment for a valid health permit. Our records indicate this facility is operating without a valid permit and has a delinquent account. Your balance due is $1,435.00. Payment must be made immediately to DEH at the address at the top of this report or via our website at www.Ehinfo.org. A facility that submits payment of the outstanding balance within 48 hours (2 business days) of this notice will be issued and mailed an operating permit by this department. Failure to comply within 48 hours will result in facility closure and additional enforcement, including but not limited to reinspection(s) and additional cost recovery fees. A facility found to be in continued operation without a permit may incur a penalty of three (3) times the operating permit fee, and fee(s) for re-inspection(s) charged at the current hourly rate approved by the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors. Penalties and fees incurred due to enforcement activities must be paid in full prior to the issuance of an operating permit.

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Santa Clara County Department of Environmental Health, Dec 24, 2024 · Original Source

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