SHAKE SHACK NEW YORK in Brooklyn, NY Failed Its Health Inspection on 01/06/25

Brooklyn, NY - Health inspectors documented violations at SHAKE SHACK NEW YORK during a routine inspection conducted on 01/06/2025.

Situated at 5100 KINGS PLZ, the establishment is part of Mill Basin's active food service sector. The Mill Basin area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.

The inspection identified 2 distinct violations requiring correction. Each violation has established correction procedures that must be followed to achieve compliance.

The first violation concerned pest prevention. Inspectors documented: 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.. The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Pest droppings and debris can trigger allergic reactions and asthma in sensitive individuals.

The second violation involved sanitation and cleanliness. Inspectors documented: 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.. FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.

Health code violations require prompt correction to maintain operating permits. The health department typically conducts re-inspections to verify that identified issues have been properly addressed.

This inspection data is provided by NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. The establishment had violations identified during the 01/06/2025 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the New York City Health Code. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.