Current Grade
Current grade
N/A
Latest score
21
Last inspection
December 17, 2025
Critical / non-critical points
18 / 3
Rib Shack currently has no posted grade from the NYC Department of Health. Its latest inspection on December 17, 2025 found 3 violations, including 2 critical violations, for a total score of 21 points.
Latest Violations
2 critical · 1 non-critical
Critical
- After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
- Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Non-Critical
- 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.
Latest Inspection Details
December 17, 2025
- Date
- December 17, 2025
- Type
- Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
- Action
- Violations were cited in the following area(s).
- Grade
- N/A
- Score
- 21
- Critical points
- 18
- Non-critical points
- 3
- Violations
- 3 (2 critical, 1 non-critical)
Inspection History
8 inspections
Dec 17, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
May 5, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Mar 31, 2025
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Nov 14, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Apr 22, 2024
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Jan 18, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-opened by DOHMH.
Jan 13, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Action: Establishment re-closed by DOHMH.
Jan 11, 2023
Inspection Type: Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Action: Establishment Closed by DOHMH. Violations were cited in the following area(s) and those requiring immediate action were addressed.
Grade Trend
Rib Shack's most recent graded inspection in May 2025 was a A, after a C in November 2024.
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.
Rib Shack's latest score: 21
Grade range: B
Learn more about NYC restaurant grades →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rib Shack's current NYC health grade?
Rib Shack does not currently have a posted NYC health grade.
When was Rib Shack last inspected?
Rib Shack was last inspected on December 17, 2025.
What was Rib Shack's latest inspection score?
Rib Shack's latest inspection score was 21 points.
How many violations did Rib Shack have in its latest inspection?
Rib Shack had 3 violations in its latest inspection, including 2 critical violations and 1 non-critical violation.
Where is Rib Shack located?
Rib Shack is located at 157-06 Linden Boulevard in Queens, NY 11434.
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: 50086998
Last updated: June 26, 2026