Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Steak N Shake has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by 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 six violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, showing up two times.
The city-wide average is 79, putting Steak N Shake squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
70
May 19, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by drive through used for rinsing metal milk shake collar as evidenced by clean collar in sink. Manager removed collar. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
90
Nov 12, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
45
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In cheese sauce dispenser unit, cheese sauce at 11:30am (98F - Reheating since 9:00am). Per employee not initial reheating. Cheese sauce removed and placed in boiling water bath to rapid reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03E-02-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of styrofoam cups on floor in dry storage.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored head down in mop buckets, unable to dry properly. Manager removed and hung mops properly.
42-01-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets at cook line reading 0ppm quaternary. Employee remade all to proper 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of french fries on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
67
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker not installed at splitter end. Observed vacuum breaker on mop sink but installed at incorrect location. Operator installed correctly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Ice chute dispenser at soda machine soiled in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust build up in interior of microwave in kitchen.
22-31-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Observed open water bottle on prep station counter next to bread . Operator discarded. 2. Observed employee shake in reach in freezer next to drive thru above cookie dough . . Operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
67
Apr 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm chlorine. Operator changed sanitizer solution bucket and primed line. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer solution at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
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. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration date exceeds 3 years and manager certification number missing on certification. Operator corrected information on certification during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-10-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator hat above cups on shelf in dry storage room. Manager moved hat **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing room. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
64
Apr 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed operator used bathroom , entered kitchen and handled sealed bags of bread. Operator stated she washed hands in restroom. Educate operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored above hot dogs and sealed bag with fully cooked chili. Operator moved foods to another shelf and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked spaghetti made 2 days ago not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator date marked **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees training will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
53B-05-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. 1 At entrance 2. Side of door. 3. On floor under cooling equipment. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm quaternary in sandwich line. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse on shelf next to waxed paper above flip top cooler in sandwich line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink above French fries in Hoshizaki freezer in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Jun 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 00ppm) **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Front counter- grill station. Observed 4 cracked See stop sale **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line station- right flip top-noodles (40-49F - Cold Holding), per operator food held less than 4 hours.observed noodles stored above the rim line, operator removed food out of temperature and stored on lower cooler. **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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter container, and melted butter, no time marked, per operator food held less than 2 hours. Operator labeled accordingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Next to dishwasher area, employee provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Two cans of soda stored inside walk in cooler. Operator placed on designated area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
47
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 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Davie average of 79.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six 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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