The Shakespeare

24 East 39 Street, Manhattan, NY 10016
American
Last inspected: May 27, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

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.

2
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 27, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Dishwashing and ware washing: cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
10G
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled do not use
09A
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
82
Feb 1, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
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
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
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
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
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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.