Shaffer's

151 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10011
American
Last inspected: Dec 23, 2025
52
Score
High Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Shaffer's stretching back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Dec 23, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

By comparison, the average Manhattan facility scores 77, putting Shaffer's on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.

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Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 23, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
52
May 14, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
70
May 15, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
50

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaffer's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shaffer's on file is from Dec 23, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shaffer's?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shaffer's.

How does Shaffer's compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Shaffer's most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Shaffer's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shaffer's have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Shaffer's means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Shaffer's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shaffer's is inspected roughly once per year on average.