Shake Shack

160-16 Jamaica Avenue, Queens, NY 11432
American
Last inspected: Jan 8, 2026
90
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Shake Shack has been inspected three times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 8, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Shake Shack is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 8, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Single service article not provided. single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
10H
90
Jan 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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
Wash hands sign not posted near or above hand washing sink.
09E
90
Jan 4, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
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
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shake Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shake Shack on file is from Jan 8, 2026. 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 Queens?

Shake Shack most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Queens average of 75.

Has Shake Shack's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Recent inspections at Shake Shack have produced about the same number of violations as earlier ones, holding around two per visit.

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.