What is Shahs's health inspection score?

Shahs has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Shahs last inspected?

Shahs was last inspected on October 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Shahs have?

Shahs has 8 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Shahs safe to eat at?

Shahs has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Shahs serve?

Shahs serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Shahs

Name: Shahs
Address: 537 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10018
Rating: 75

537 9 AVENUE, Manhattan

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American•Manhattan

Ranked #965 of 1000 in ManhattanBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

2 inspections

Last: Oct 14, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

Live Data Feed

Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-14 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+30 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

Real-time Score: 66/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (75/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Inspection History

2 records on file

1 Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection1 Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Oct 25

Administrative Miscellaneous / Re-inspection InspectionLatestViolations were cited in the following area(s).

4 Med

4 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

20-04“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.−5
19-10Failure to display required signage about plastic straw availability−5
20-08Failure to post or conspicuously post healthy eating information−5
19-06Providing single-use, non-compostable plastic straws to customers without customer request (including providing such straws at a self-serve station)−5

Base deductions−20 pts

Jul 25

Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection InspectionViolations were cited in the following area(s).

3 High1 Med

4 total3 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

02GCold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.Risk Factor−10
02BHot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.Risk Factor−10
04AFood Protection Certificate (FPC) not held by manager or supervisor of food operations.Risk Factor−10

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

10FNon-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.−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

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Data source: NYC DOHMH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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