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Shake Shack

316 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60606
American
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Shake Shack, the earliest from 2019. Shake Shack was last inspected on Oct 29, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Shake Shack is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS.(FLOUR,ETC.)MUST LABEL
37
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
58
90
Nov 12, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE ON THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
16
95
Sep 27, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER ICECREAM MACHINE AND UNDER ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
95
Sep 23, 2022
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND FIRST REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F -55F. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
33
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER ICECREAM MACHINE AND UNDER ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
82
Sep 22, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (SLICED TOMATOES, CHEESE, AND LETTUCE) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN FIRST REACH IN COOLER ON HOTLINE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND FIRST REACH IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F -55F. REACH IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL THE WALK IN COOLER IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
33
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND STANDING WATER UNDER ICECREAM MACHINE AND UNDER ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER FRONT CASHIER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
70
Dec 17, 2021
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
7
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP HOLDER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
90
Oct 5, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER TO HAVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRCUTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING NEAR THE DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
90
Oct 3, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 1, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN FREEZER TO BE IMPROPER AT 80F. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT CDPH WHEN EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 0F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
33
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING FROM FROZEN CUSTARD MACHINE RESULTING IN POOLING WATER UNDER THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
82

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shake Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shake Shack on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shake Shack?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shake Shack.

Has Shake Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shake Shack have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.

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