The Shakespeare
With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The Shakespeare was last inspected on May 27, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; The Shakespeare is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Shakespeare last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Shakespeare on file is from May 27, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Shakespeare?
Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Shakespeare.
How does The Shakespeare compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?
The Shakespeare most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.
Has The Shakespeare's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Shakespeare have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Shakespeare means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.