THE SHAKESPEARE in Midtown Times Square
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected May 27, 2025
📍 24 EAST 39 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10016 ·
🍽️ American
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Grand Central-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street
Overview
The Shakespeare in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 11 points on its most recent inspection. The restaurant has 2 inspections on record dating to 2024, with both resulting in Grade A, and no emergency closures.
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Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
THE SHAKESPEARE in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (2 records)
GRADE A
May 27, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 11
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.
Swollen, leaking, rusted or otherwise damaged canned food to be re...
Feb 1, 2024
— Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
Score: 25
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. Animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. Reduced Oxygen Packaged (ROP) fish not frozen before processing. ROP food prepared on premises transported to another site.
Anti-siphon...
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THE SHAKESPEARE in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was THE SHAKESPEARE last inspected?
- THE SHAKESPEARE was last inspected on May 27, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 11 points.
- What is THE SHAKESPEARE's current health grade?
- THE SHAKESPEARE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has THE SHAKESPEARE had?
- THE SHAKESPEARE has 2 health inspections on record from February 2024 through May 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at THE SHAKESPEARE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at THE SHAKESPEARE was 25 points on February 1, 2024. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has THE SHAKESPEARE ever received a Grade C?
- No. THE SHAKESPEARE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.