Shahs

537 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10018
American
Last inspected: Oct 14, 2025
67
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

Shahs has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent report on file is from Oct 14, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average sits at 77, which Shahs' 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 14, 2025
Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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
Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information
20-08
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
Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)
19-06
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability
19-10
67
Jul 7, 2025
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shahs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shahs on file is from Oct 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shahs?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shahs.

How does Shahs compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Shahs most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Shahs' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Shahs have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shahs means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.