Celiac safety profile
Five Guys
Fast Food Restaurant · American Restaurant · Hamburger Restaurant · Hot Dog Restaurant
253 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Lettuce-wrapped burger (bunless)
- Burger served in a bowl (bunless)
- Fries prepared in a dedicated gluten-free fryer
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- The location is not a dedicated gluten-free facility, so cross-contamination is possible if precautions aren’t consistently followed.
- Buns contain gluten and are prepared separately; toppings and surfaces can potentially intersect with gluten-containing items if procedures aren’t followed.
- Peanut oil is used for frying in many outlets; some reports highlight dedicated fryers for fries and separate handling to minimize cross-contact for gluten.
- While many recent reports describe prompt gloves changes, surface cleaning, allergen labeling, and separate packaging, occasional experiences indicate precautions weren’t followed as expected. Proactive, explicit allergy signaling remains important.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.