Steak 'n Shake

1610 Sw 13 St, Gainesville, FL 32608

American

Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Steak 'n Shake has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around five violations each, up from closer to two violations before.

“No paper towels” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Steak 'n Shake's latest score of 100 sits above the Gainesville average of 75. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 6, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 26, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 8 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

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

View 6 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Feb 13, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

View 1 violation

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Aug 23, 2023

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 9 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed

FL-27

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Jul 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter at 68F. Time as a public health control was explained by owner, no time mark. Adjusted time mark was added. **Corrected On-Site**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles in the drive thru have build up. ALSO, soda nozzles in the dining area have build up.

22-02-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel machine was not able to dispense paper towels in the men,s restroom.

31B-02-4

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed lack of a written plan. One was emailed.

03F-10-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of single serve containers on the floor in the office.

25-05-4

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed an accumulation of lime scale in the dish wash machine.

16-23-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label residue on a food pan on the clean dish rack.

16-46-4

Jan 6, 2023

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in mens restroom **Repeat Violation**

31B-02-4

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed dish machine not operating.

16-55-4

Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee with no hair guard or beard guard. Employee put on hair guard **Corrective Action Taken**

13-02-4

Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed several hood filters missing above grill

14-42-4

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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 Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steak 'n Shake?

Across the inspection record, “no paper towels” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Steak 'n Shake.

How does Steak 'n Shake compare to other restaurants in Gainesville?

Steak 'n Shake most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.

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

No. Recent inspections at Steak 'n Shake have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two 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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