Shake Shack

2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
American
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent report on file is from Sep 30, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Each of the recent inspections has turned up roughly the same number of issues.

Across the inspection history, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

By comparison, the average Staten Island facility scores 75, putting Shake Shack on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

2
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness is inadequate. outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. effective hair restraint not worn where required. jewelry worn on hands or arms. fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
06A
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
64
Nov 16, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
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

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shake Shack last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shake Shack on file is from Sep 30, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shake Shack?

Across the inspection record, cold TCS food item held above 41 °F has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shake Shack.

How does Shake Shack compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Shake Shack most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Staten Island 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 three per visit.

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.