Shake Shack Health Inspection Grade
Hamburgers · Grand Central Terminal, Manhattan, NY 10017
Current Grade
Current grade
A
Latest score
11
Last inspection
March 11, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
5 / 6
Shake Shack currently has a A grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 11, 2026 found 4 violations, including 1 critical violation, for a total score of 11 points.
Latest Violations
1 critical · 3 non-critical
Critical
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
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.
- Sign prohibiting smoking or using electronic cigarettes not conspicuously posted.
- Allergen or intolerance notice not translated into common language when required
Latest Inspection Details
March 11, 2026
- Date
- March 11, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- A
- Score
- 11
- Critical points
- 5
- Non-critical points
- 6
- Violations
- 4 (1 critical, 3 non-critical)
Inspection History
4 inspections
Mar 11, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Aug 16, 2025
Inspection Type: Inter-Agency Task Force / Initial Inspection
Action: No violations were recorded at the time of this inspection.
✓ No violations found on this inspection
Oct 9, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 13, 2023
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: March 2026 and October 2024. Its latest score was 11, lower than its October 2024 score of 12.
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: 11
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 March 11, 2026.
What was Shake Shack's latest inspection score?
Shake Shack's latest inspection score was 11 points.
How many violations did Shake Shack have in its latest inspection?
Shake Shack had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 1 critical violation and 3 non-critical violations.
Where is Shake Shack located?
Shake Shack is located at Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan, NY 10017.
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: 50002514
Last updated: August 18, 2026