Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Feb 17, 2026
82
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Steak N Shake, the earliest from 2022. On Feb 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “in-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water”, showing up three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Apopka restaurant scores 78. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 17, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - In use 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. Tested 0ppm - tested 3X - full bucket of sanitizer attached - not pulling sanitizer through machine **Warning**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well at ice cream station had little to no velocity **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
82
Aug 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Dishwashing chemicals stored with water softener - operator removed water softener bags away from chemicals - advised operator water softener is considered a food product **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by drink station area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing at mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
29-18-4
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - High grass/weeds surrounding building.
33-36-4
67
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine out of order, awaiting replacement to be installed, 3 compartment sink in use
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread drawer Tracks to drawers on cooks line soiled **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Fry cooler soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine has heavy black buildup
36-27-5
82
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by shake station **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing in walk-in-cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Ladies restroom (1) stall has large hole in wall **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer, unit next to fryers and walk-in-freezer on compressor unit
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bread drawer slides are heavily soiled on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer next to fryers have accumulation of food residue.
22-16-4
64
Mar 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Sep 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Hot water takes too long to reach handwash sink resulting in employees using only cold water to wash their hands. Hand sink at front counter by cooking station
12A-08-4
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Reviewed Big 6 prevention. Operator has Big 6 posted
11-07-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Dipper well by shake machine **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawer tracks soiled on front line that holds bread **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket next to plastic wrap in prep area **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers front counter not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
61
Sep 26, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Feb 17, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “in-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Apopka?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Apopka average of 78.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Steak N Shake 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Steak N Shake is inspected around two times per year on average.
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