Shake Shack

366 Columbus Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10024
American
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: A

The inspection history at Shake Shack is still short, with only two visits logged. Shake Shack was last inspected on Nov 14, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Manhattan restaurants. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
74
May 24, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
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
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
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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 14, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

How does Shake Shack compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Shake Shack most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

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 medium risk rating mean?

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