Shake Station
Last inspected: Sep 3, 2025
64
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Shake Station stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 3, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Shake Station's latest score of 64 falls below the Ellenton average of 78. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips. Owner stated they're ordered.
16-37-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed a mold like substance on the ice drop tray inside the ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in the kitchen rusted and soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters and the piping with a grease build up.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelves in the walk in cooler rusted and in the back kitchen.
14-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
64
Aug 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed ground beef at 50f and cheese at 49f in the top drawer of under grill drawer. Manager stated product had been in drawer around 90 minutes. Manager placed product on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed corner of ceiling tiles bowed but missing above kitchen hand sink.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed some ceiling tiles bowed but no water present.
36-32-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no license displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed legs and bottom shelf of prep sink pitted with rust. Observed leg of dish machine pitted with rust.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in women's restroom.
31B-04-4
67
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed one case of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat salad dressing. Operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employee with no hair restraint. Employee put hairnet on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor in walk in cooler. Tomatoes and pickles. Owner moved items off the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to ceiling. Observed small hole in ceiling where wiring is coming out.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents with grease buildup.
23-03-4
70
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees with training expired.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed two small holes in kitchen ceiling where pipes enter the ceiling.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic pans wet stacked on shelf next to dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall and ceiling. Observed hole/ opening in wall in back kitchen where soda lines go into wall. Owner plugged hole and taped over until permanent repairs could be completed. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
78
Jan 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-23. Owner will renew today.
50-17-3
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed food prep employee wearing bracelets on arm. Employee removed bracelets. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
82
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
May 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
52
Dec 7, 2022
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed no probe thermometer on site.
05-08-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed heavily grooved cutting board in kitchen. Operator threw cutting board in trash. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf in dish room.
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil and soda syrup stored on floor in kitchen. Operator moved products to shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed missing plug in dumpster.
33-11-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shake Station last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shake Station on file is from Sep 3, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shake Station?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Shake Station.
How does Shake Station compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Shake Station most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Shake Station's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Shake Station have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shake Station means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Shake Station inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shake Station is inspected around three times per year on average.
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