Steak N Shake

3853 Tampa Rd, Oldsmar, FL 34677
American
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Steak N Shake stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

Compared to other Oldsmar restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee working shake area touched glasses, touched apron no hand wash. **Repeat Violation**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm corrected to 200. Dispenser was empty.
22-43-4
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. 0ppm corrected to 50ppm
22-41-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Shaker on cooks line not labeled with common name.
02D-01-5
61
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has an accumulation of grease and food debris cook line, prep area and storage areas, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Side of walk in near office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-13: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
90
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Shake machine nozzles and surrounding area, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: Dishwasher presently not working. Unable to license. Next day call back **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor has an accumulation of grease and food debris cook line, prep area and storage areas, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Side of walk in near office. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-26: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
74
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Sep 3, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly near grill 1 fly near mop sink 1 fly near dry storage
35A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler on cook line: shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding) other food items in cooler at proper temperature. Cheese has been on cook line for less than 4 hours. Operator relocated cheese to walk in cooler for rapid chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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 on cook like exceeds time stamp by 2 hours. Time on butter read 2pm. Operator discarded butter voluntarily. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting in fryer basket: chicken tenders (119F - Hot Holding)reheated to 207F **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Areas behind soda nozzles in kitchen and in dining room area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. No proof of reporting responsibilities for Skye, Vanessa, and Jesse. All other employees have proof.
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Multiple tiles in dining room area soiled with mold like substance. Operator states that last week they had issues with their AC, which caused water to leak on the ceiling tiles. Operator was able to show proof that a work order is in place, and states the ceiling tiles will be replaced once the AC is fixed. Some vents and tiles in kitchen soiled with mold like substance. Floors soiled near ice machine and under prep tables in kitchen. 2 vent covers missing in kitchen. Operator states they have been ordered but have not been received yet. Mold like substance on back door exit, wall above walk in freezer, vents in kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on rack against box of caramel and over syrup. Phone was relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of reach in cooler and gaskets on cook line soiled. Operator began wiping down units. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. On prep table next to mustard. Operator relocated. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-44-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. One door has been painted and the operator is in the process of painting remainder of walk in cooler with pitted rust.
14-17-4
35
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
55
Feb 5, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce in prep area temped at 49F. Operators stated lettuce was on the counter for a short time. Other items in unit at proper temperature. Second temperature 50F. Operator discarded. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table. Operator moved sanitizer to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer sprayer. Discussed with operator that they need to have all chemicals labeled with common name.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee coffee pot on prep table. Discussed with operator and coffee pot was moved to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Front counter, cook line, prep areas, walk in cooler, walk in freezer soiled with food debris.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler door rusted.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Butter not labeled
02D-01-5
55
Jul 17, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on cook line
22-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler handle heavily soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Clean knives es stored on soiled magnet in prep area.
24-06-4
Basic - Floor soiled under and behind fixed equipment as well as common areas on cook line, prep area and storage areas. Drains soiled throughout establishment, heavily soiled in dish room, odor present. Wall around walk in cooler door heavily soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions and pickles stored on walk in cooler floor Onion rings stored on the floor of walk in freezer. Discussed the importance of storing food a minimum of 6" off the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Heavy accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Ice build up at the bottom of reach in freezer holding glasses located in shake area. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of fixed equipment on cook line soiled with grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach in freezer containing glasses soiled. Reach in coolers located u def make tables on cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service items stored on the floor of store roon
25-05-4
58
Jun 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Oct 10, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steak N Shake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?

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

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

Steak N Shake most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Oldsmar average of 82.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Steak N Shake means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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.