Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
20
Last inspection
July 28, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
16 / 4
Shake Shack currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on July 28, 2026 found 5 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 20 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 2 non-critical
Critical
- Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (FRSA) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. FRSA flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, Phorid flies and fruit flies.
- Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
- Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
Non-Critical
- Garbage receptacle not pest or water resistant, with tight-fitting lids, and covered except while in active use. Garbage receptacle and cover not cleaned after emptying and prior to reuse. Garbage, refuse and other solid and liquid waste not collected, stored, removed and disposed of so as to prevent a nuisance.
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
July 28, 2026
- Date
- July 28, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 20
- Critical points
- 16
- Non-critical points
- 4
- Violations
- 5 (3 critical, 2 non-critical)
Inspection History
6 inspections
Jul 28, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 6, 2026
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
Jun 7, 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
May 15, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Oct 12, 2024
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
Jan 26, 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: May 2025 and January 2024. Its latest score was 4, lower than its January 2024 score of 11.
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: 20
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shake Shack's current NYC health grade?
Shake Shack does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Shake Shack last inspected?
Shake Shack was last inspected on July 28, 2026.
What was Shake Shack's latest inspection score?
Shake Shack's latest inspection score was 20 points.
How many violations did Shake Shack have in its latest inspection?
Shake Shack had 5 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 2 non-critical violations.
Where is Shake Shack located?
Shake Shack is located at 71-26 Austin Street in Queens, NY 11375.
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: 50054504
Last updated: August 18, 2026