Shaking Crab
The health department has logged four inspections at Shaking Crab, the earliest from 2023. On Nov 15, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food contact surface not properly washed”, which has been cited three times.
That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shaking Crab last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shaking Crab on file is from Nov 15, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shaking Crab?
Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Shaking Crab.
How does Shaking Crab compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
Shaking Crab most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has Shaking Crab's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shaking Crab have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shaking Crab means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Shaking Crab inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shaking Crab is inspected roughly once per year on average.