Shuka

38 Macdougal Street, Manhattan, NY 10012
American
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk NYC Grade: Pending

Public records show three inspections at Shuka stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food contact surface not properly washed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That's lower than the typical Manhattan restaurant, which scores around 77. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

3
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
04M
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61
Dec 5, 2024
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
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
10E
70
Jun 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
After cooking or removal from hot holding, tcs food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °f to 70 °f or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °f to 41 °f or less within 4 additional hours.
02H
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shuka last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shuka on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shuka?

Across the inspection record, “food contact surface not properly washed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shuka.

How does Shuka compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Shuka most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Shuka's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Shuka have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Shuka 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 Shuka inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Shuka is inspected roughly once per year on average.