Shake Shack

2957 Broadway, Manhattan, NY 10025

American

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2024

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Public records show four inspections at Shake Shack stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

The most recent inspection cleaned up several issues, finishing with one violation after four on the prior visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided, showing up three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Shake Shack is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 minor violation.

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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

Aug 29, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

10B

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

May 10, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

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

Apr 4, 2022

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Evidence of mice or live mice present in facility's food and/or non-food areas.

04L

Plumbing not properly installed or maintained; anti-siphonage or backflow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly.

10B

Facility not vermin proof. harborage or conditions conducive to attracting vermin to the premises and/or allowing vermin to exist.

08A

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shake Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shake Shack on file is from Oct 29, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shake Shack?

Across the inspection record, anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided 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 95 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.

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