Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
13
Last inspection
August 13, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
11 / 2
Shake Shack currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on August 13, 2026 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 13 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- 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.
- Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
August 13, 2026
- Date
- August 13, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 13
- Critical points
- 11
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
2 inspections
Aug 13, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 28, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Shake Shack has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: August 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 13, slightly higher than its October 2024 score of 5.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Shake Shack's latest score: 13
Grade range: A
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shake Shack's current NYC health grade?
Shake Shack currently has a A grade.
When was Shake Shack last inspected?
Shake Shack was last inspected on August 13, 2026.
What was Shake Shack's latest inspection score?
Shake Shack's latest inspection score was 13 points.
How many violations did Shake Shack have in its latest inspection?
Shake Shack had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Shake Shack located?
Shake Shack is located at 1190 Fulton Street in Brooklyn, NY 11216.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 50130521
Last updated: August 18, 2026