Shake Shack

71-26 Austin Street, Queens, NY 11375
American
Last inspected: Jun 7, 2025
100
Score
Low Risk

Shake Shack appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jun 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with violation counts hovering near zero.

Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Queens restaurants, the typical score is 75; Shake Shack is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

5
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 7, 2025
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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
95
Oct 12, 2024
Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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
78
Mar 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
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
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shake Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shake Shack on file is from Jun 7, 2025. The public record contains five 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 Queens?

Shake Shack most recently scored 100 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 zero 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 around two times per year on average.