Shake Shack
Going back to 2023, Shake Shack has three inspections in the public record. On Nov 26, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Compared to the broader Manhattan restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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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 26, 2025. The public record contains three 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 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 78 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 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 roughly once per year on average.