Grade AHamburgers

Five Guys Famous Burgers And Fries

253 WEST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10036

Should you eat here?

Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (5 months ago). Details below.

Last inspected Feb 19, 2026 · New York City health department

What the inspector found on Feb 19, 2026

  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

    Critical
  • A general health-code issue noted during the inspection.

    Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)

  • A paperwork or posting requirement, such as permits, certificates, or required signs.

    Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability

  • A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Inspection history

DateResultTypeViolations
Feb 19, 2026Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection4 (1 critical)
Jul 1, 2024Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)
Apr 26, 2023Grade ACycle Inspection / Initial Inspection2 (1 critical)

Problems that keep coming back

Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.

  • 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.

Around this address

City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.

  • 9 rodent inspections on record, 3 finding rat activity.

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