Shake Shack

600 3 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: Dec 8, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Shake Shack has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 8, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent inspections show fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest at one versus four before.

Food contact surface not properly washed accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Restaurants in Manhattan average 77, so Shake Shack is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 8, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
86
Aug 26, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
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
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
58
Jan 2, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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
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 Shake Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shake Shack on file is from Dec 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shake Shack?

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

How does Shake Shack compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Shake Shack most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Shake Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shake Shack have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around one violation compared to about four previously.

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 around two times per year on average.