Shake Shack
Shake Shack has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 11, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Shake Shack scores about where you'd expect for a Manhattan restaurant. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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 Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shake Shack?
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 Shake Shack.
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?
No. Recent inspections at Shake Shack have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the 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.
How often is Shake Shack inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shake Shack is inspected roughly once per year on average.