Steak N Shake #0279
Last inspected: Apr 13, 2026
82
Score
Steak N Shake #0279 has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 13, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to three violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, which has been cited five times.
Steak N Shake #0279's latest score of 82 sits above the Orange City average of 76. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk at front line in low boy unit ,opened 4 days ago . Operator updated. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - cook line cold holding equipment soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Operator has purchased new ones, **Corrective Action Taken**
14-17-4
82
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler Chili 98F, three hours ,operator placed in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: No food cooling, **Time Extended**
03D-01-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. Chlorine 10 PPM , **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: **Time Extended**
22-41-4
74
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 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. Chlorine 10 PPM , **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler Chili 98F, three hours ,operator placed in walk in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03D-01-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at cook line handwash sink. Operator restocked. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by Carbon dioxide tank.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice cream station reach in freezer gaskets soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
61
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler chili (110F - Cooling)2 hours . Operator placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In table top cheese sauce (80F - Hot Holding)/1 hour .Operator instructed to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Front counter , ice chute , soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at Cookline handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wash ware wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - gaskets on reach in cooler at ice cream station, soiled. with grime. -sides of reach in cooler , at ice cream station soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Food preparation area ,ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
52
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Frozen dessert machine nozzles soiled with food debris. . **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can placed in front of cookline hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -cookline salad station gasket soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
70
Aug 8, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained wit food debris by frozen dessert.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at front counterhandwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelf above salad station soiled with dirt and food debris. Ventilation hoods laden with grease Sides of fries soiled with grime
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Tomatoes stored above pickles in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
70
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline makeline shredded cheese (45F - Cold Holding)/ 10 minutes. Operator reduced amount, **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking . Butter not time marked. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Operator has it scheduled to be replaced **Corrective Action Taken**
36-03-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
61
Oct 18, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake #0279 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake #0279 on file is from Apr 13, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake #0279?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake #0279.
How does Steak N Shake #0279 compare to other restaurants in Orange City?
Steak N Shake #0279 most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Orange City average of 76.
Has Steak N Shake #0279's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Steak N Shake #0279 have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Steak N Shake #0279 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Steak N Shake #0279 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steak N Shake #0279 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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