Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Mar 11, 2026
43
Score
The health department has logged 12 inspections at Steak N Shake, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 11, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 12 violations.
The pattern that stands out is “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer”, which has been cited six times.
Restaurants in Kendall average 66, so Steak N Shake trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
12
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in cold holding at 56°F. Although the operator is using time as a public health control, no tracking record was available. Form was provided to the operator during the inspection.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on the underside of soda machine dispenser nozzle located at lobby area. And also observed accumulation of black like substance on the underside of the smoothie machine dispenser nozzle located inside kitchen prep area.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink located across ice cream station. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
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 No written procedures were available for using time as a public health control for butter. Coached the operator on the required procedures and proper time-tracking methods. Provided form and completed at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dust on top of dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned with a wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishwasher machine.
16-23-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed plastic tape used on plastic attachment on smoothie machine.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of debris inside walk in cooler. Also observed floors with debris along the edges where floor meets the walls inside kitchen area.
36-73-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located next to ice cream station.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans with dust inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled with accumulation of dust under counter-mounted soda machine located at front lobby.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris, grease at the back of dishwasher machine. Also observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease inside walk the back of smoothie machine.
36-27-5
43
Oct 3, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding) at prep area at front counter. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Product was moved to cold holding unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding) at prep area at front counter. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Coached manager on correct cold holding procedure and not to use double panning. Product was removed from double panning for rapid cooling. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ac ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance at lobby area. Observed dust on the ceiling air vent located directly above the food preparation area in the kitchen next to fryer, grill, and to go window. Also observed, ceiling tiles immediately around ac vents soiled at lobby area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Did not observed all ac ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance at lobby area. Observed dust on the ceiling air vent located directly above the food preparation area in the kitchen next to fryer, grill, and to go window. Also observed, ceiling tiles immediately around ac vents soiled at lobby area. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulated food debris next to mop sink entrance, under and behind shake machine, under ware washing area counters and DM, and boiling stock pot area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Did not observed accumulated food debris next to mop sink entrance. Observed accumulated food debris under and behind shake machine, under ware washing area counters and DM, and boiling stock pot area **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at :fan, cooling unit and back door of walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer next to shakes area, reach-in freezer by drive thru window, reach-in freezer next to fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at: cooling fan unit and back door of walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer next to shakes area, reach-in freezer by drive thru window, and reach-in freezer next to fryer. **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed shelves with rust inside walk-in cooler. **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink faucet. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed at three compartment sink faucet. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
58
Sep 24, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding) at prep area at front counter. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Product was moved to cold holding unit for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to used test strips to confirm the proper concentration for sanitation bucket solution. **Warning**
53B-16-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Observed soiled can opener in prep area table. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior and top surface of the dishwashing machine soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ac ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance at lobby area. Observed dust on the ceiling air vent located directly above the food preparation area in the kitchen next to fryer, grill, and to go window. Also observed, ceiling tiles immediately around ac vents soiled at lobby area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women bathroom trash cans with not covered. **Warning**
32-12-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed soiled gaskets at doors of: walk-in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in cooler by fryer, and reach in cooler next to shakes area. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed lose floor tile next to employee office entrance. **Warning**
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at :fan, cooling unit and back door of walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer next to shakes area, reach-in freezer by drive thru window, reach-in freezer next to fryer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of soil and food debris on the exterior surfaces of the stock pot station. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed refrigerator door in dumpster area. **Warning**
33-31-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to shakes station. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink faucet. **Warning**
29-11-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulated food debris next to mop sink entrance, under and behind shake machine, under ware washing area counters and DM, and boiling stock pot area. **Warning**
36-01-4
33
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (87F - Cold Holding) near steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved onions to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (113F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted near ice machine
24-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor inside walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator cleaned reach in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
61
Apr 18, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection allegations.
53A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease at the cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located next to the milk shake station
22-16-4
78
Feb 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Jan 28, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original employee certificate **Warning**
53B-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice cream machine nozzle soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Observed non service animal inside dining area of establishment.
35A-22-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and hair clip stored on preparation table in back of kitchen near slicer.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC door broken at front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exit door that leads to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at RIF near front counter **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled with old food debris under cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of RIC at front counter.
29-49-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at back of kitchen near Dish machine.
29-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen
21-12-4
50
Feb 8, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand washing sink near entrance to kitchen.
31B-05-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near walk-in freezer entrance.
35B-01-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer at preparation area.
14-69-4
70
Aug 18, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
39
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 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
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
39
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting board at dessert station. Observed top of interior of microwave soiled with food debris. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Observed stained cutting board at dessert station. Observed top of interior of microwave soiled with food debris. **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed top of dish machine soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Observed top of dish machine soiled. **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Observed reach in freezer gasket in disrepair at cook line. **Time Extended**
14-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled at cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-01: Observed reach in freezer gasket soiled at cook line. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Mar 11, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Kendall?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Kendall average of 66.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Steak N Shake means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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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