New American · Midtown-Times Square
THE RAINES LAW ROOM @ THE WILLIAM
24 EAST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
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American · Midtown-Times Square
THE SHAKESPEARE health grade & inspection history
24 EAST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016
11 latest violation-point score
Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (May 27, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on May 27, 2025; lower is better.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 27, 2025Inspection date
4Violations recorded
0Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 09A
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be returned to distributor not segregated from intact product and clearly labeled DO NOT USE
- 10B
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10F
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.
- 10G
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Score trend
THE SHAKESPEARE inspection history
14 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | A | 11 | 4 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Feb 1, 2024 | — | 25 | 5 | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
- 10FRecorded in 2 inspections
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.
Official location
THE SHAKESPEARE on the map
Common questions
THE SHAKESPEARE inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for THE SHAKESPEARE?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated May 27, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 11 violation points.
When was THE SHAKESPEARE last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 27, 2025.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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