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Five Guys

263 Huntington Av

Last inspected Feb 26, 2026 · 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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10 inspections

Inspection

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.

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Official 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.

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Official 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.

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Official 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 issues
criticalCode 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.

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majorCode 590.004/4-601.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing

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(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 problems
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing

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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 problems
minorCode 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 issues

Official 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 issues
criticalCode 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 finding
majorCode 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 problems
minorCode 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 problems
minorCode 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 issues

Official 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 problems
minorCode 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 issues

Official 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 problems
minorCode 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 issues

Official 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 problems

Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Sep 28, 2023 · Original Source

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