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Shake Shack

185 N Morgan St, Chicago, IL 60607
American
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2017, Shake Shack has eight inspections in the public record. Shake Shack was last inspected on Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Shake Shack's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
61
90
May 16, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON THE FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS, AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
55
95
Jun 21, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF COOKING FRYERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND AROUND SOFT SERVE MACHINE NEAR OFFICE.
55
90
Apr 1, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TRASH FROM THE RESTAURANT ON THE GROUND AROUND, UNDER AND BETWEEN THE DUMPSTERS IN THE REAR OF THE BUILDING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE. AREA CLEANED AND CORRECTED ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE LIGHT DUST OBSERVED.
55
86
Apr 3, 2019
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LARGE PRODUCT CONTAINERS WITH ONIONS, BREADING ETC... IN NEED OF MARKING WITH NAME OF PRODUCT. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SODA DISPENSER NOZZLES AND AROUND NOZZLES IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN CORNERS IN FRONT AREA AND IN REAR COOKING AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP AND FOOD SPILLS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
86
May 4, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WATER AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AND DISH ROOM AREA. ALSO, IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
34
95
May 12, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR SURFACE FRONT ENTRY AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FLOOR,
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE DESSERT MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN,
41
86
May 11, 2017
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: WALK-IN FREEZER READING 65'F, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TEMPS 0'F,
2
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 INCH GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR,
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR SURFACE FRONT ENTRY AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL FLOOR,
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT TOP LOADING SOFT SERVE DESSERT MACHINE, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE,
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN,
41
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shake Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shake Shack on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shake Shack?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four 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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