Shake Shack
66 E Ohio St, Chicago, IL 60611
Restaurant ZIP 60611 Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 2, 2026
Shake Shack was last inspected on June 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
June 2, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass w/ Conditions
1 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Mens washroom right side handwash sink water valve leaking. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (hamburgers, chicken, etc.) are being prepped/cooked. No city of chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped,cooked, and/or served. Must have a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted in plain view of customers at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspection history
16 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed in rear dry storage backflow device is leaking onto floor, instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed in womens toilet room left side hand wash bowl faucet loose, and spinning around, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the front deep fry/prep area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times. "
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor tile throughout front and rear missing grout, instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted dim lighting in walk-in freezer unit. Instructed to increase lighting intensity to ensure visibility inside unit. Must maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel/ drying provision in the staff toilet room in rear prep. Informed person in charge that paper towels / drying provision must be available at hand sinks at all times. Food handler obtained paper towel for hand sink during time of inspection priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed hand sinks not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at hand sink in front prep (86f), instructed person in charge hot water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice machine located in rear prep/ dish area with a build-up of black slime substance, dripping onto ice cubes stored at below ice bin.ice is used for human consumption. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.citation issued
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed in rear dry storage backflow device is leaking onto floor, instructed to repair and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed in womens toilet room left side hand wash bowl faucet loose, and spinning around, instructed to repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing and damaged floor tiles in the front deep fry/prep area. Instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: "observed loose debris, dirt and dust buildup on the floors and corners throughout the facility. Instructed to detail clean and increase cleaning frequency of floors. Must maintain at all times. "
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floor tile throughout front and rear missing grout, instructed to repair to create a smooth and easily cleanable surface. Must maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Noted dim lighting in walk-in freezer unit. Instructed to increase lighting intensity to ensure visibility inside unit. Must maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed ice scoop holder located in front prep area in need of cleaning.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed mop sink leak and rear prep/dishwashing area handsink piping with slight leak.nstructed to repair and maintain in good condition.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
1 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Miscellaneous public health order.
Inspector’s note: NO written procedure for mask and vaccine card enforcement, instructed to obtain. ( no citation issued )
Official wording (code 64)
Miscellaneous / public health orders
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water at washbowls in women's restroom. Found hot water temperature @ 49.9f-56.5f. Instructed must provide minimum temperature of 100f at all washbowl sink. Must repair. Priority violation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no irreversible registering temperature indicators on the premises to measure the utensil surface temperature inside of the high temperature dish machines. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005. No citation issued.
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive grease,dirt and debris build up on floors under beer spouts, and on floors behind cooking line. Must detail clean and maintain same.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago food sanitation manager on site while tcs foods (hamburgers, chicken, etc.) are being prepped/cooked. No city of chicago food sanitation manager certificate posted in facility. Must have a city of chicago food sanitation manager on site at all times when tcs foods are being prepped,cooked, and/or served. Must have a valid city of chicago food sanitation certificate posted in plain view of customers at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: Observed previous inspection summary report # 2357069 dated 1/21/20, not posted in facility. Instructed must post most recent inspection summary report at all times, in plain sight of customers. New summary given to pic during inspection. Priority foundation violatio 7-42-010(b). No citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: Low temperature dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained on cl test strips, instructed to provied proper sanitizer concentration. Priority vioalation 7-38-025. Machine is tagged not allowed to use. Must contact the office of cdph when repaired.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
2 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside dumpster area not maintained, observed accumulated food/grease/litter build up on ground/behind dumpsters and compactor and food/grease encrusted on ground throughout outside dumpster area, potential pest harborage. Instructed manager must detail clean groud area throughout outside dumpster area and clean exterior or all garbage containers and compactor by date of reinspection. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago certified food handler with orginal food handler certificate on premises while potentially hazardous foods (burgers, cheese, etc.) are prepared. Instructed manager an original certified food manager certificate with certified food manager must be on premises while potentially hazardous foods are prepared. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
2 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Interior surfaces of ice maker not clean, orange film noted on inside plate, instructed to clean and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: No lights in walk-in freezer, missing a light shield at ceiling light fixture at rear dish washing area. Instructed to install.
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Pass
Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Remove dust buildup from the vents outside of the hoodvent and also the fan vent covers in the walk-in cooler and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Detail clean the food storage racks in the walk-in cooler to remove food debris buildup and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Instructed to detail clean floors in the walk-in freezer to remove food debris buildup.
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: No tempered hot running water(76.2 at exposed hand sink in front prep area. Must provide.critical violation 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector’s note: Outside garbage area and grease container not maintained with garbage on exterior of compactor and floor. Grease spilled on lid and over ground. Must maintain. Serious violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Leak at pipe of exposed hand wash sink at rear dishroom. Must repair.
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Conditional
License · Pass w/ Conditions
4 general Show violations
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed the south exterior doors with a 1/4 inch opening. Instructed to repair and provide rodent proofed exterior doors. No citation issued. Serious violation.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Observed holes in the walls of dry storage in the back along the east wall. Instructed to seal and maintain all holes.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector’s note: Observed a blown light bulb under the hood in the front prep area. Instructed to provide and maintain adequate lighting.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Observed no hot and cold water faucet for the top loading frozen ice cream machine in the rear prep area. Instructed to provide a faucet with hot and cold running water.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.