The Shake Seafood

2141 Cottman Ave Unit 30, Philadelphia, PA 19149

Seafood

Last inspected: Aug 11, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, The Shake Seafood has three inspections on file, the first dated 2023. On Aug 11, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.

Looking across the full record, “proper cooling methods used” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Philadelphia restaurant scene, this is about average. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 11, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Food obtained from approved source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Fish without traceable tags were not observed in the chest freezer in the basement. Note: The person in charge provided receipts for the fish.

46.218

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Cold preparation and undercounter refrigeration unit was observed at 45 degrees F. Note: TSC (time-temperature sensitive controlled foods) were not observed inside.

46.611

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.772

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Soda crate were inverted to elevate items.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Dustpans and brooms were not stored on a wall rack. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Apr 4, 2025

Reinspection

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Clutter was observed in front of the hand wash sink. Note: The person in charge removed the clutter.

46.825(a)

Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

Inspector notes: Moist wiping cloths observed lying on counters and not stored in sanitizing solution.

46.772

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Soda crate were inverted to elevate items.

46.671

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Debris was observed under the equipment in the preparation area. New Violation.

46.981(a)(b)(c)(g)(n)

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: Cold preparation and undercounter refrigeration unit was observed at 55 degrees F. Note: TSC (time-temperature sensitive controlled foods) were not observed inside. New Violation.

46.611

Jul 14, 2023

Routine

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.

View 10 violations

Toxic substances properly identified, stored & used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Working containers in waiter area and prep area, used for storing chemicals taken from bulk supplies, were not marked with the common name of the chemical. Bottles were labeled.

46.1002

Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The handwash sink in the prep area was blocked by large boxes and not accessible at all times for employee use. Items were removed.

46.825(a)

Food separated & protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Raw animal foods were stored above broccoli in the refrigerators. Broccoli was relocated.

46.281

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Wiping cloths observed stored in sanitizer bucket with sanitizer concentration of over 200 ppm. Sanitizer bucket was refreshed.

46.731

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, & used

Inspector notes: Wood pallets and soda crates being used for elevation were not smooth and easily cleanable. New Violation.

46.522

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, & used; test strips

Inspector notes: Food facility lacks chlorine sanitizer test strips to monitor sanitizer concentration. New Violation.

46.634

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: Handwash sink in the waiter area was slow draining. New Violation.

46.822

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: Dust accumulation was observed on the vent covers in the customer restrooms. New Violation.

46.981(b)(i)

Physical facilities installed, maintained, & clean

Inspector notes: Broom and dustpan was not elevated on the utility rack when not in use. New Violation.

46.981(e)(m)

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: Dust/grease accumulation observed on filters under the exhaust hood. New Violation.

46.981(d)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Shake Seafood last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Shake Seafood on file is from Aug 11, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Shake Seafood?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Shake Seafood.

Has The Shake Seafood's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at The Shake Seafood have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at The Shake Seafood 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 The Shake Seafood inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, The Shake Seafood is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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