Shaking Crab

737 9 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019

Seafood

Last inspected: Jun 4, 2025

Score

Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Across the available record, Shaking Crab has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jun 4, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately and about six violations before that.

Across the inspection history, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 4, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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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

Toilet facility not maintained or provided with toilet paper, waste receptacle or self-closing door.

10A

Mar 12, 2025

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.

04N

Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.

08A

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

Thawing procedure improper.

09B

Mar 21, 2024

Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection

3 critical violations.

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Food worker or vendor working or is knowingly or negligently permitted to work in fse while afflicted with infected wound or reportable communicable disease. no spitting allowed. spitting anywhere in the establishment is prohibited.

04B

Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.

04L

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

Apr 20, 2023

Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

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

Pesticide not properly labeled or used by unlicensed individual. pesticide, other toxic chemical improperly used/stored. unprotected, unlocked bait station used.

08C

Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.

10G

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shaking Crab last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shaking Crab on file is from Jun 4, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shaking Crab?

Across the inspection record, “evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food” 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 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Shaking Crab's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shaking Crab have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shaking Crab 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 Shaking Crab inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shaking Crab is inspected around two times per year on average.

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