Shulas Steakhouse
Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025
67
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Shulas Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 19, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Lake Buena Vista restaurants (averaging 87), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Milk,44 f held from last night.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Milk,44 f held from last night.Stop Sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.Filters at coffee machine.
29-28-4
67
Jun 3, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food spilled on the floor in the back prep kitchen.
36-73-4
86
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Checked shredded cheese date marked 4/15 product exceeds 7 days on 4/23 product discarded immediately.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed shredded cheese date marked 4/15 exceeds over 7 days.
01B-24-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of milk 45°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to remove store in another cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
64
Nov 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
78
Apr 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed two wood cutting boards has black discoloration left on the surface.
22-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container has pepper inside on the counter not labeled.
02D-01-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed no current license in the restaurant **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed food debris on the bottom of the reach in cooler in the bar.
22-16-4
78
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Coffee cleaner stored next to clean smallwares **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Per operator less than 4 hours spring mix (46F - Cold Holding) transferred in smaller batches and taken to walk in cooler for a quick chill.Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. Chlorine test strips
16-33-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Cutting boards soiled Can opener blade soiled Soda nozzles Gaskets in server area
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Insert stored in sink in server area **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.Steak tartare and tuna tartare. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster in the bar
29-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the bar
31B-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered walk in cooler .Steak sauce.Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed asparagus over ready to eat milk walk in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Bar dishmachine in poor repair.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling tile is not tight fitting .
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair on cookline
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items in kitchen
40-06-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. In dishroom
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall and caulking around hand sink near dish machine .
36-27-5
21
Mar 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Checked dish machine three times final rinse not sanitizing properly 0 ppm, recommend to use Main kitchen dish machine.
22-41-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels provided for hand wash sink located server area, near bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has yellow and black stains on the surface., located on the Cook line.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of the hand wash sink located in the back prep kitchen.
31A-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusty shelves inside reach in cooler located on the cook line.
14-33-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed bottle water on the prep counter.
12B-07-4
58
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board has green stains left on the surface, stewarding notify. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed crab cake not date marked stored inside walk in cooler over night. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Shulas Steakhouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Shulas Steakhouse on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Shulas Steakhouse?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Shulas Steakhouse.
How does Shulas Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Lake Buena Vista?
Shulas Steakhouse most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Lake Buena Vista average of 87.
Has Shulas Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Shulas Steakhouse have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Shulas Steakhouse 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 Shulas Steakhouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Shulas Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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