Steak N Shake #674

3980 Wedgewood Ln, The Villages, FL 32162

American

Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Steak N Shake #674 12 times, with records going back to 2022. On Mar 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near two violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “water with a temperature”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average sits at 80, which Steak N Shake #674's 58 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 11, 2026

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Sprayer hose drain pipe less than 1 inch from floor drain flood level.

29-44-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to grill. Discussed placing food below the fill line with operator. Operator voluntarily discarded the 5 slices of American cheese. Operator moved Swiss to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attachment side

29-34-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer next to shake machine and freezer next to fryer Walk in freezer

14-69-4

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Freezer next to shake machine and freezer next to fryer

22-16-4

Nov 20, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last changed 6/6/24 on ice machine

29-28-4

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes stored over washed and prepped produce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

Sep 30, 2025

Complaint Partial

No violations found.

100

Jul 30, 2025

Complaint Full

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area 74F after running approximately 2 minutes. **Repeat Violation**

27-16-4

Jul 7, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink over 500ppm. Operator added water 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

41-18-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area with eye wash station 73F after running approximately 2 minutes.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

16-53-4

Basic - Floor soiled in walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine

16-21-4

Mar 4, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Jul 2, 2024

Complaint Full

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-11: **Time Extended**

14-17-4

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 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. 0ppm, operator tried to change bucket but lid was too tight to open. **Warning**

22-41-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**

14-17-4

Jul 26, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Nov 2, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steak N Shake #674 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake #674 on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake #674?

Across the inspection record, “water with a temperature” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake #674.

How does Steak N Shake #674 compare to other restaurants in The Villages?

Steak N Shake #674 most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.

Has Steak N Shake #674's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steak N Shake #674 have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Steak N Shake #674 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 Steak N Shake #674 inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Steak N Shake #674 is inspected around four times per year on average.

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