Harlem Shake

119 5 Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217
American
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Harlem Shake has been inspected four times since 2024. On Jan 20, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Recent visits have flagged additional issues, ticking from one violation up to two.

The most common issue across all inspections has been food contact surface not properly washed, showing up two times.

Harlem Shake's latest score of 82 sits above the Brooklyn average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
82
Oct 22, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Toilet facility not provided for employees or for patrons when required. shared patron-employee toilet accessed through kitchen, food prep or storage area or utensil washing area.
05E
74
Oct 19, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 22, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Harlem Shake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Harlem Shake on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Harlem Shake?

Across the inspection record, food contact surface not properly washed has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Harlem Shake.

How does Harlem Shake compare to other restaurants in Brooklyn?

Harlem Shake most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Brooklyn average of 77.

Has Harlem Shake's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Harlem Shake have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about one per visit to around two more recently.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Harlem Shake 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 Harlem Shake inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Harlem Shake is inspected around two times per year on average.