Shake Shack
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
95
Score
Shake Shack has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability”, showing up six times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Boston restaurant scores 86. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Temperature measuring devices-functionality (c)
Inspector notes: Refigeration unit by cookline observed without thermometer. This was corrected on site.
590.004/4-204.112-C
95
Dec 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: 2 door reach-in unit observed tomato slice onions and lettuce with elevated temp of 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F and below
590.003/3-501.16-P
86
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Lab results showed Colifrom count >150 standard is =<50 machine was still in use; manager to shut down machine clean properly and have a new sample tested. Once Coliform counts are within the standard call health department 617-961-3292 in order to resume service of Chocolate Custard machine (All Chocolate Custard was disposed at time of inspection by manager and employees)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
Aug 14, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit/ Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 08/06/25 fruit flies in chemical room. clean to remove. Address and provide an up to date pest control report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: 08/06/25 Wash gauges to righ temp dishmachine in the 1st floor is not working . PIC to call for repair.Repair to ensure equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized (all equipment will be cleaned and sanitized in the three bay until dishwashers are repaired)
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Chemical room remove all boxes and equipment of the floor Provide proper storing for sheet pans and employee belongs/ clean and organized
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: There is standing water near the dishwasher. Clean the floor under/around the dish Machine & Mini Fridge to remove standing water. There is a little bit of grease buildup under the fryers. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergen trained manager certificates are not posted. Post certificates.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
64
Aug 6, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: 08/06/25 fruit flies in chemical room. clean to remove. Address and provide an up to date pest control report to keila.depina@boston.gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit/ Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: 08/06/25 Wash gauges to righ temp dishmachine in the 1st floor is not working . PIC to call for repair.Repair to ensure equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized (all equipment will be cleaned and sanitized in the three bay until dishwashers are repaired)
590.004/4-204.115-PF
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Allergen trained manager certificates are not posted. Post certificates.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Chemical room remove all boxes and equipment of the floor Provide proper storing for sheet pans and employee belongs/ clean and organized
590.006/6-501.114-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: There is standing water near the dishwasher. Clean the floor under/around the dish Machine & Mini Fridge to remove standing water. There is a little bit of grease buildup under the fryers. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
64
Jul 30, 2025
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit/ Provide
590.002/2-501.11-PF
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the kitchen and Basement preparation area dry storage areas. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
590.006/6-501.111-PF
Warewashing machines temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: Repair wash and rinse gauges to righ temp dishmachine in the basement and in the 1st floor .High temperature gauge from dish machine observed not operating properly. PIC to call for repair. 157F for wash-190 rinse and 152 on the plate. Repair to ensure equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized (all equipment will be cleaned and sanitized in the three bay until dishwashers are repaired)
590.004/4-204.115-PF
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: There is standing water near the dishwasher. Clean the floor under/around the dish Machine & Mini Fridge to remove standing water. There is a little bit of grease buildup under the fryers. Clean to remove.
590.006/6-201.11-C
(a) certified food protection manager (c)
Inspector notes: Certified food manager and allergen trained manager certificates are not posted. Post certificates.
590.002(C)/2-102.12-C
67
Jul 23, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Lab results showed Colifrom count >150 standard is =<50 machine was still in use; manager to shut down machine clean properly and have a new sample tested. Once Coliform counts are within the standard call health department 617-961-3292 in order to resume service of Chocolate Custard machine (All Chocolate Custard was disposed at time of inspection by manager and employees)
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
90
May 29, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Missing ceiling tile on production line. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-201.11-C
95
Dec 21, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Mar 15, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
(a)(1) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Observed cheese sauce in hot holding dispenser at 120F. Person in charge indicated it had been brough up for service one hour prior. Person in charge re heated to acceptable temperature.
590.003/3-501.16-P1
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Observed employee discard food debris in production line hand sink. Hand sink should only be used for hand washing.
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Surface characteristics-indoor areas (c)
Inspector notes: Production line floor is damaged with exposed wood showing through concrete. Repair as necessary.
590.006/6-101.11-C
74
Dec 27, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: keep all wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when cloths are not in use.
590.003/3-304.14-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: In the basement repair the hole in the wall in the hallway.
590.006/6-201.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Repair hand sink in the corner of the kitchen. Hand sink is coming loose from the wall.
590.006/6-501.11-C
86
Aug 15, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: clean the top of the chemical drum to the left of the hand sink i the basement.
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: At the basement dry goods storage area keep all supplies 6 inches off the floor. Repair hole in wall at the bottom of the basement stairs behind the door.
590.006/6-201.11-C
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shake Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shake Shack on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shake Shack?
Across the inspection record, “floors walls and ceilings-cleanability” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Shake Shack.
How does Shake Shack compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Shake Shack most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Boston average of 86.
Has Shake Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shake Shack have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Shake Shack means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Shake Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shake Shack is inspected around three times per year on average.
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