Shake Shack
152 EAST 86 STREET, Manhattan, 10028
Should you eat here?
Looks good — Grade A at the latest inspection (11 months ago), with no critical violations at that inspection.
Last inspected Aug 27, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 27, 2025
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Accurate thermometer not provided or properly located in refrigerated, cold storage or hot holding equipment
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 |
| Sep 9, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 23, 2023 | Grade A | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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