Shaking Crab

230 5 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10001
Seafood
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2025
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

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.

4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food protection certificate (fpc) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.
04A
Evidence of rats or live rats in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04K
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Jul 17, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with haccp plan.
04H
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.
08C
61
Mar 28, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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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
82
Mar 5, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
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
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
67

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.