Steak N Shake

2490 Sr 580, Clearwater, FL 33761

American

Last inspected: Jan 26, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at Steak N Shake, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 26, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food-contact surface soiled with food debris”, showing up two times.

Steak N Shake scores about where you'd expect for a Clearwater restaurant. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 26, 2026

Complaint Full

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake mixer, ice cream machine **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees with beards no beard guards. Discussed the importance of of wearing beard guards when involved in food preparation

13-04-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spice shakers label. Discussed the need to label all food once removed from its original container.

02D-01-5

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection.

22-02-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated in a microwave oven for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator reheated cooked onions in the microwave then placed in the hot holding unit. Temperature of reheated onions was 128F. Employee placed onions back in to the microwave. Second temperature 174F. **Corrected On-Site**

03E-08-5

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. Employee Sandy certificates expired 7/07/2024. Manager has ordered food handlers books and is waiting for them to arrive.

53B-14-5

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler on the cookline soiled with food debris. Employee cleaned coolers. **Corrected On-Site**

22-16-4

Jul 29, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Aug 10, 2023

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Aug 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets and bottom of reach in freezer.

23-03-4

Feb 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry near office - manager relocated bags of salt **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08B-74-1

Aug 5, 2022

Routine - Food

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. Swiss cheese on cook line 45F at 10:15. Operator put in freezer, rechecked cheese at 10:45, 38F **Corrected On-Site**

03A-02-5

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onion not washed before cutting. Discussed with operator why produce must be washed before prepping.

08B-39-4

Basic - Stored food not covered.open case of cookie dough in freezer. Operator closed box. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-12-5

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored above cream topping in walk-in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

08B-17-4

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

14-17-4

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. Two bags of salt pellets on floor in mop sink area. Operator move to dry storage area **Corrected On-Site**

08B-74-1

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steak N Shake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Jan 26, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?

Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.

How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?

Steak N Shake most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Clearwater average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.

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