Inspection
Jul 30, 2026
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2026 · Original Source
Eating & Drinking · Boston, MA
Shake Shack
332 Washington St
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The full inspection history
12 inspectionsInspection
Feb 26, 2026
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.004/4-204.112-CFood temperature
Official wording
Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
Inspector’s notes
Refigeration unit by cookline observed without thermometer. This was corrected on site.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Feb 26, 2026 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 10, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
2 door reach-in unit observed tomato slice onions and lettuce with elevated temp of 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F and below
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 10, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 4, 2025
Failed
1 recorded violation
criticalCode 590.003/3-501.16-PFood temperature
Official wording
(A)(2) and (B) Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Hot and Cold Holding (P)
Inspector’s notes
2 door reach-in unit observed tomato slice onions and lettuce with elevated temp of 45F. Provide proper cold holding of 41F and below
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 4, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Passed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Lab results showed Colifrom count >150 standard is =<50 machine was still in use; manager to shut down machine clean properly and have a new sample tested. Once Coliform counts are within the standard call health department 617-961-3292 in order to resume service of Chocolate Custard machine (All Chocolate Custard was disposed at time of inspection by manager and employees)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 2, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Passed
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit/ Provide
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Allergen trained manager certificates are not posted. Post certificates.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
08/06/25 Wash gauges to righ temp dishmachine in the 1st floor is not working . PIC to call for repair.Repair to ensure equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized (all equipment will be cleaned and sanitized in the three bay until dishwashers are repaired)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
There is standing water near the dishwasher. Clean the floor under/around the dish Machine & Mini Fridge to remove standing water. There is a little bit of grease buildup under the fryers. Clean to remove.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
08/06/25 fruit flies in chemical room. clean to remove. Address and provide an up to date pest control report to keila.depina@boston.gov
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical room remove all boxes and equipment of the floor Provide proper storing for sheet pans and employee belongs/ clean and organized
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 14, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Aug 6, 2025
Failed (extension granted)
6 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit/ Provide
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Allergen trained manager certificates are not posted. Post certificates.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
08/06/25 Wash gauges to righ temp dishmachine in the 1st floor is not working . PIC to call for repair.Repair to ensure equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized (all equipment will be cleaned and sanitized in the three bay until dishwashers are repaired)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
There is standing water near the dishwasher. Clean the floor under/around the dish Machine & Mini Fridge to remove standing water. There is a little bit of grease buildup under the fryers. Clean to remove.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
08/06/25 fruit flies in chemical room. clean to remove. Address and provide an up to date pest control report to keila.depina@boston.gov
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsminorCode 590.006/6-501.114-CFacility maintenance
Official wording
Maintaining Premises Unnecessary Items and Litter (C)
Inspector’s notes
Chemical room remove all boxes and equipment of the floor Provide proper storing for sheet pans and employee belongs/ clean and organized
In plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Aug 6, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 30, 2025
Failed
5 recorded violations
majorCode 590.002/2-501.11-PFCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
No procedure for vomit/ diarrhea clean up kit/ Provide
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsminorCode 590.002(C)/2-102.12-CPermits, training, and postings
Official wording
(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
Inspector’s notes
Certified food manager and allergen trained manager certificates are not posted. Post certificates.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesmajorCode 590.004/4-204.115-PFFood temperature
Official wording
Warewashing Machines Temperature Measuring Devices (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Repair wash and rinse gauges to righ temp dishmachine in the basement and in the 1st floor .High temperature gauge from dish machine observed not operating properly. PIC to call for repair. 157F for wash-190 rinse and 152 on the plate. Repair to ensure equipment is properly cleaned and sanitized (all equipment will be cleaned and sanitized in the three bay until dishwashers are repaired)
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperatureminorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
There is standing water near the dishwasher. Clean the floor under/around the dish Machine & Mini Fridge to remove standing water. There is a little bit of grease buildup under the fryers. Clean to remove.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsmajorCode 590.006/6-501.111-PFPests
Official wording
Controlling Pests (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Evidence of fruit fly activity noted in the kitchen and Basement preparation area dry storage areas. Address and provide an up to date pest control report for the re-inspection.
In plain English
The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 30, 2025 · Original Source
Inspection
Jul 23, 2024
Failed
1 recorded violation
majorCode 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PFOther
Official wording
(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
Inspector’s notes
Lab results showed Colifrom count >150 standard is =<50 machine was still in use; manager to shut down machine clean properly and have a new sample tested. Once Coliform counts are within the standard call health department 617-961-3292 in order to resume service of Chocolate Custard machine (All Chocolate Custard was disposed at time of inspection by manager and employees)
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jul 23, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
May 29, 2024
Report filed
1 recorded violation
minorCode 590.006/6-201.11-CCleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
Inspector’s notes
Missing ceiling tile on production line. Repair as necessary.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, May 29, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Jan 3, 2024
Not required
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Jan 3, 2024 · Original Source
Inspection
Dec 21, 2023
Passed
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Boston Inspectional Services Department, Dec 21, 2023 · Original Source