Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Nov 20, 2025
82
Score
Steak N Shake has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 20, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Gainesville average 75, so Steak N Shake is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the quaternary amonia red bucket under the front line hand wash sink was at 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The bucket was refreshed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-40-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the blade to the commercial can opener is soiled and rusty. ALSO, the unsweetened tea nozzles has build up.
22-02-4
78
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked pasta in the cook line reach-in cooler, 52°. The reach-in cooler was turned off to defrost this morning. Pasta was moved into the walk-in cooler. ALSO, on the left end of the cook line, hot dog, 45°. All time/temperature control for safety items moved uncovered to the walk-in cooler. Hotdog was at 41° on 9 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: easy off spray cleaner on the prep table at the drive thru window. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: multiple nozzles at the drive thru soda fountain with build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: lack of date on multiple certificates.
53B-10-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the wall behind the dish wash machine is soiled. ALSO, the center mixing wand(left mixer) has an accumulation of food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: a case of single serve lids on the floor by the office. This was moved to a shelf in the shake area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: an employee hat stored on the shelf over the prep area on the drive thru line. The hat was placed in the office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: multiple loose floor tiles at the fryer station.
36-17-5
50
May 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the mid kitchen hand wash sink, after 2 minutes and 2 hand washes, water was at 79F. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: No change, work order put in **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not made available. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: No change **Time Extended**
50-09-4
86
May 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: at the left end of the cook line: hot dog 50, swiss cheese 48, American 53F. A ice was added below, pans were moved to the walk-in freezer, ice bags are ready to be implemented. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue spray window cleaner stored next to milkshake candy, at the milkshake area. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed: at the mop sink on the non-chemical side of the splitter, lack of vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the mid kitchen hand wash sink, after 2 minutes and 2 hand washes, water was at 79F.
27-16-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: an accumulation of food debris in the fry freezer on the cook line. ALSO, both tea nozzles have buildup. ALSO, the ice chute at the self serve soda machine has mold like substance on the chute.
22-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not made available.
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior outside of the dish wash machine is soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the Ambient air thermometer in the left end cook line reach-in cooler reads 59F. ALSO, hot dogs, slice cheese and slice cheese all above 46F.
14-74-7
45
Apr 1, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 4, 2023
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
58
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hamburgers on cook line at 58F. Hamburgers had been taken out of the Walk-in Cooler 45 minutes earlier. Hamburgers in Walk-in Cooler are at 38F. Manager placed ice on hamburgers. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink behind soda dispensing machine in dining area has no towels, soap or sign. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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 Dishwashing machine not operating at all. **Repeat Violation**
16-55-4
Basic - Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents. Observed bag of trash behind dumpster
33-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold like substance on the underside of the non food contact surface of the nozzles on the soda dispensing machine. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open and missing a drain plug **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of Reach in Cooler under hamburgers on cook line.
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed produce stored above ready to eat food items in Walk-in Cooler .
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed multiple leaking faucet at hand wash sinks in establishment.
29-11-4
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Nov 20, 2025. The public record contains 12 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 three 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 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Gainesville average of 75.
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 four 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 four times per year on average.
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