Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2026
32
Score
Going back to 2022, Steak N Shake has 11 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Ocala average 78, so Steak N Shake trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
9
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Reach-in cooler at the cook line portion cups with ground beef date marked 02/25/26, Manager change date to 03/04/26.
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the cook line, chili at 110F, employee moved to grill and reheated, also grilled onions 85F, Manager discarded. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. At the shake station, shake mixers base with food build up.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink in front of grill, no paper towels and no soap **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For five employees **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
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. For five new employees **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine with mold like substance also ice bin at the drive thru area.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the kitchen area, Ceiling tiles with dust.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened sport drink next to ice bin at the Drive-Thru area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked wet containers in front of dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach-in cooler at the shake station (cups). **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not used with moist food stored in running water.. At the shake station, dipper well off, employee turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
10-23-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Drawers underneath grill with stored bread soiled with food residue. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line soiled with food residue also mold like substance on corners. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
32
Sep 15, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Sep 4, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Jul 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, noodles 52F, cheese 56F, items placed at 9:30am, operator turned on the unit and moved food to freezer to drop temperatures down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the ware washing area, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. No current proof of training for any employee **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. For 18 employees **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk-in freezer underneath fans. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of the ice cream machine heavily soiled, also shake machine soiled. Walk-in cooler shelves with mold like substance. Walk-in cooler gaskets heavily soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach-in cooler at the cook line interior soiled.
22-16-4
55
Dec 30, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Coffee cup with coffee stored on shelf above pickle containers in back of kitchen
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup behind cooling unit in walk-in-freezer
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Knife handle touching Tomato's in flip-top make table cooler on cookline.
10-06-5
86
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 30, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 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. Dishmachine at 200ppm CL **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Cook wearing broken gloves with three fingers exposed (thumb and index finger) on cookline grabbed raw onions and placed on hamburger, then poked hamburger with bare index finger, then grabbed hamburger bun to complete order.
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Hand wash sink in both the men and women's restroom have no running water. Water was turned off below the sinks. When Manager turned the water on the sinks run continuously. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-19-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster lid open in locked caged area
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in back kitchen area and where hamburger buns are stored.
29-19-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor in kitchen
42-01-4
58
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, hot dogs date for 10 days, Manager fixed date marked and dated 02/12/24. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, milk 47F, cheese 48F manager moved to freezer items pulled out for lunch rush (12:00pm). **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the grill station blocked by garbage can, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee (onsite).
53B-02-5
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. For one female employee
11-26-1
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside condiments, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. At the mop sink m
29-18-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cleaned stacked container stored near dish machine.
24-08-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. RIF at the shake station (around door). **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice cream shaker machine soiled, exterior of Cold holding equipment soiled. Also soda base at the dining area soiled. Reach-in coolers and freezers gaskets. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler near drive thru area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops inside mop sink.
42-01-4
39
Sep 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added, no vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the splitter.
29-42-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handwash sink at the dish machine area, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At the shake station and mop sink area, manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice bin at the drive thru with mold like substance, also coolers and freezers interiors soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Clean linens stored in improper location. Bag of cleaned wiping cloth under chemicals, manager moved. **Repeat Violation**
21-16-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor at the dry storage area, manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At the prep area, dish machine area and storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer under unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves soiled Exterior of ice cream machine **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned Containers stored in front of dish area with old stickers residue. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Fries containers and cups not covered and or inverted, manager fixed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Near walk-in cooler entrance, two containers not labeled, Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
45
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Soap stored on shelf over food service gloves.
41-10-4
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. Butter on cookline placed out at 10 am has no time mark.
03F-02-5
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/ One manager J. Woodridge expired 1/24/2020
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR form.
11-27-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water and/or soiled. In dessert area and in kitchen prep area. Also, floor in walk in freezer soiled with food debris.
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Onions on floor near walk in cooler. Cookie dough uncovered in walk in freezer.
08B-37-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Two sinks missing signs.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Around doors of reach in cooler. Interior of unused ice cream cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On lid of pan on clean dish shelf.
16-46-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in prep area has no label.
02D-01-5
43
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles soiled at drive thru window. Interior of reach in cooler containing milk soiled. Interior of microwave soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Build up around soda nozzles and ice scoop holder inside ice bin. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. On dumpster in enclosure, doors open. Also, trash on pad around dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Under reach in make table near grill. Also, standing water in reach in dessert cooler.
29-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. One under reach in make table.
21-38-4
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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 Mar 5, 2026. The public record contains 11 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 six times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 32 out of 100, which is lower than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Steak N Shake's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steak N Shake have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent 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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