Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2025
78
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Steak N Shake stretching back to 2022. Steak N Shake was last inspected on Dec 9, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Lake City restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
78
Jul 14, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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
61
Feb 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Sep 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Brandon J. Food Manager Certification expired 2-2024.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent near ice cream machine soiled with mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets wall hanging by handles not inverted or protected. Manager moved and inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table at drive-through.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on backsplash of ice cream dispenser. Mold-like substance on dining room soda machine backsplash. Black mold-like substance on rack in walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler gaskets and frame soiled with mold-like substances. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
64
Jun 28, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda machine nozzle soiled with mold-like substance.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets wall hanging by handles not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on reach-in cooler walls.
14-11-5
82
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected. **Repeat Violation**
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean food bins on storage rack wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Reach-in cooler gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda and ice cream machines backsplash soiled with mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
74
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Manager removed for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at back hand wash sink. Manager printed and attached sign to wall near sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Upper plate of ice cream machine soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not being used during inspection. Manager hung on wall bracket to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzle of coffee machine soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler on cook-line gaskets soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. French fry cups not inverted or protected on cookline. Manager flipped over. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
82
Jul 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 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. 0ppm, operator tried to prime line but it was not working, he set up Three compartment sink until technician could come and fix machine. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. onions cooked (29-55F - Cold Holding) portioned 2 oz cups filled to the top of metal container passing the fill line. Operator moved top half to reach in cooler until needed to refill container. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed real butter out at room temperature with time mark but no written procedures. Owner contacted boss to get procedures emailed to him.
03F-10-5
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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. On the top of machine and on the sides of the door. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on shelf at dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at front counter. Inspector provided copy.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in freezer next to fryers gaskets are soiled. Around the soda nozzles of drink machine by Togo window. Walk in cooler door where it shuts is soiled. On the back of milkshake machine soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Hot dog containers on cook line. Operator flipped. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At dish machine area.
36-27-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Leftover sticker adhesive on plastic containers on clean dish rack.
16-46-4
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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 Dec 9, 2025. The public record contains nine 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 five times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Lake City?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Lake City average of 80.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent 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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