Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
21
Last inspection
March 25, 2026
Critical / non-critical points
19 / 2
Shuka currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on March 25, 2026 found 4 violations, including 3 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
3 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- Personal cleanliness is inadequate. Outer garment soiled with possible contaminant. Effective hair restraint not worn where required. Jewelry worn on hands or arms. Fingernail polish worn or fingernails not kept clean and trimmed.
- Live roaches in facility's food or non-food area.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
Latest Inspection Details
March 25, 2026
- Date
- March 25, 2026
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 19
- Non-critical points
- 2
- Violations
- 4 (3 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
3 inspections
Mar 25, 2026
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Dec 5, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jun 21, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Grade Trend
Shuka has received a A grade in its two most recent graded cycle inspections: December 2024 and June 2023. Its latest score remained 12 in both inspections.
What This Grade Means
NYC inspection scores are penalty points. Lower scores are better. A score of 0–13 generally qualifies for an A, 14–27 for a B, and 28+ for a C.
Shuka's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Shuka's current NYC health grade?
Shuka does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Shuka last inspected?
Shuka was last inspected on March 25, 2026.
What was Shuka's latest inspection score?
Shuka's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Shuka have in its latest inspection?
Shuka had 4 violations in its latest inspection, including 3 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Shuka located?
Shuka is located at 38 Macdougal Street in Manhattan, NY 10012.
Data source: NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene restaurant inspection data via NYC Open Data. Inspection results may change as new inspections, reinspections, or adjudications are posted.
Restaurant ID: 41243023
Last updated: June 26, 2026