Shake Shop Express

1 Providence Place, Providence, RI 02903

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Jul 14, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Shake Shop Express, the earliest from 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 14, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been moving in the right direction: three violations last time, zero this time.

Proper cold holding temperatures accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Among Providence restaurants, the typical score is 80; Shake Shop Express is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 14, 2025

Environmental Complaint

No violations found.

100

Nov 4, 2024

Re-Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature

Inspector notes: Popcorn chicken and cheese were observed held at 56- and 46-degrees Fahrenheit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. PIC disposed.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the rear ice cream cooler vent have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris.

4-601.11(B)

Oct 23, 2024

Opening

1 critical violation. 3 minor violations. 1 corrected on site.

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Hot or cold food held at improper temperature (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Chicken patties were observed held at 42-47 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep unit. Time/temperature control for safety (TCS) food must be held at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or below except during preparation, cooking, or cooling. Inspector observed the pan was filled above the fill line; PIC disposed of chicken patties that were above 41 degrees.

3-501.16(A)

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Ice cream cooler located in the front service area was not in good repair. Inspector observed a piece of plastic Moulding missing. Gasket on Coke cooler was observed in poor repair.

4-501.11

Equipment or utensils not clean

Inspector notes: The non-food contact surfaces of the following have an accumulation of dust, dirt, food residue, and other debris: -Coke refrigerator door -vents of ice cream coolers.

4-601.11(B)

Floors, walls, or ceilings not easily cleanable

Inspector notes: The following areas within the facility have an accumulation of soil residue and food debris: -ventilation hoods wall behind menu board -floor under front ice cream cooler -floors throughout were observed to be sticky (PIC stated it is residue from new floor cleaner). The physical facilities shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean.

6-201.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Shake Shop Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Shake Shop Express on file is from Jul 14, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Shake Shop Express?

Across the inspection record, proper cold holding temperatures has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shake Shop Express.

How does Shake Shop Express compare to other restaurants in Providence?

Shake Shop Express most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Providence average of 80.

Has Shake Shop Express's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Shake Shop Express have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around zero violations compared to about three previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Shake Shop Express means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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