The Shell
635 AMSTERDAM AVENUE, Manhattan, 10024
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (11 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Aug 20, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Aug 20, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
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.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Mechanical or natural ventilation not provided, inadequate, improperly installed, in disrepair or fails to prevent and control excessive build-up of grease, heat, steam condensation, vapors, odors, smoke or fumes.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jun 1, 2023 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 28 rodent inspections on record, 9 finding rat activity.
- 1 recent 311 complaint filed at this address.
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