Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
86
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Steak N Shake stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited seven times.
Steak N Shake's latest score of 86 sits above the Clermont average of 68. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Holes in or other damage to wall throughout the kitchen
36-24-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dish area **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -fryer baskets
14-11-5
86
Aug 15, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. -butter held on a 6 hour plan marked with 6 pm sticker at 10:55am. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-03-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -dish area, kitchen hallway **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. -prior to shift employee in full uniform was sitting in dumpster enclosure on the ground between two dumpsters. Trash and debris was all over the ground in the enclosure. Employee later came in to work in the kitchen in as a cook. Educated operator **Corrective Action Taken**
13-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -wood boards for buns on dish storage rack. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
Basic - Hood filters missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. -taken down for cleaning. Burgers were being cooked while down. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -side of walk in cooler door. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. -by grill
22-16-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cook line.
14-69-4
61
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -1 flying insects in mop sink area **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time has exceeded the four hour time mark. See stop sale. -butter held at room temperature more than the 4 hour mark. Operator discarded.
01B-19-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. -butter held at room temperature more than the 4 hour mark. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of spray hose.
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -cook line **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -throughout the kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall in mop sink area
36-24-5
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair in mop sink area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -gaskets on walk in cooler -interior of fryer cabinets **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Oct 26, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter to left of ice machine.
29-28-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Dish room.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. By shake machine.
36-17-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind fryers.
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar.
02D-01-5
74
Aug 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
64
Apr 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. Butter on cook line marked for 12 hours. Verified start time less than four hours ago per manager. Manager corrected time stamp. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - ice cream machine dispensing area - interior of oven in rear prep area - self serve soda machine soiled - ice chute at self service soda machine soiled - shake blender spindles soiled **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Photocopied certificates under for multiple employees. **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin at drive thru
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting door for ladies room
32-04-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside, emergency door near restrooms
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment, refrigerators on cooks line, and walk in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair at ice cream machine and fountain station.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall behind ice cream toppings
36-24-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Tongs and french fry scoop in soiled holding receptacle. Manager washed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - exterior of cooking equipment throughout cooks line - under counter top griddle on cooks line - equipment/shelves below ice cream station soiled - refrigeration gaskets soiled throughout establishment
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles, straws stored next to handwash sink exposed to splash at drive thru window. **Repeat Violation**
25-22-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.in dish area, behind ice machine, and behind ice cream staton
36-27-5
39
Feb 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
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 on cooks line, manager added time. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - hot dog papers in bin with food debris - shake machine spindles soiled - ice chute at self service soda machine
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
53B-09-4
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Knives stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - interior of fryer cabinets heavily soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with single service deli sheets. Operator relocated deli sheets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hot dog papers and burger baskets. Manager corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Lids and straws next to hand sink at drive thru. Manager relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
25-22-4
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink next to walk in cooler.
29-20-5
45
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. butter (74F - Cold Holding) at cooks line, less than four hours per owner.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook changed sanitation bucket and returned to dessert station with no glove change. Employee coached. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - chopper blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels in ladies handicap restroom.
31B-05-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout kitchen areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor in rear storage room. Owner relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee beverage next straws at front counter. Owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair over bag in box station.
38-01-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at rear assembly station.
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in ladies restroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - fryer cabinets heavily soiled - shelves under griddle heavily soiled - exterior of cooks line equipment - gaskets on refrigeration units on line - hinges and doors of reach in coolers at cooks line
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues throughout cooks lines.
22-16-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles at rear prep area. **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Hot cups stored on floor in rear storage room.
25-05-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler, unwashed tomatoes over ready to serve consumer beverages. Owner relocated beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust behind grill and rear prep area.
36-27-5
25
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Clermont?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Clermont average of 68.
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 three times per year on average.
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