Celiac safety profile
Five Guys
Fast Food Restaurant · American Restaurant · Hamburger Restaurant · Hot Dog Restaurant
5332 McFarland Dr, Durham, NC 27707
What you can eat here
Pulled from Gluto's celiac safety report for this location.
✅ Reported safe options
- Lettuce-wrapped burger (no bun)
- Burger in a bowl (no bun)
- Fries prepared in a dedicated gluten-free fryer (peanut oil is common)
- Hot dogs without bun (where available) in bunless form
- Toppings and condiments that are typically gluten-free when prepared separately (verify with staff)
⚠️ Risks & cross-contamination
- Cross-contact can occur if an allergen order isn’t properly communicated or if steps aren’t followed during busy times. A number of shopper reviews emphasize glove changes, dedicated prep spaces, and bagging orders separately to mitigate this risk, but experiences can vary by staff and location.
- Fries are commonly cooked in peanut oil, and while many reports flag this as safe for gluten but not peanut allergies, it’s a consideration if you also have a peanut allergy.
- Milkshakes and some toppings can have gluten-containing ingredients or be prepared in ways that could introduce cross-contact; ask about the blender or mix-ins if you’re concerned.
- There are occasional negative reports (rare relative to the volume of positive experiences) where safety steps weren’t followed as expected. Use vigilance and communicate clearly at ordering and prep.
Gluto score breakdown
Each axis is scored 0–100 from research + community signals.