Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Apr 24, 2026
95
Score
Going back to 2022, Steak N Shake has eight inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so Steak N Shake is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
8
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Employee removed labels from clean container on shelf in ware washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
95
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor underneath reach in freezer at cook line Floor under table by drive thru.
36-73-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine and soda area. Wall under sink in dish area.
36-27-5
90
Apr 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Equipment at front service counter cooler and freezer. Operator had employee clean and sanitized door handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator placed all items through dish machine to clean and sanitized equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
90
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout facility **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher broken. Work order submitted. Facility manually washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind ice machine
36-27-5
86
Aug 7, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly. Splitter removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Educated staff **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
12A-19-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. For some employees. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
53B-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda fountain in dining room. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on storage rack in dish area. managers turned on the side. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind and above the ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Hanging from condenser - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table on cook line - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to oil. Manager wrote and placed a sign. **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-08-07: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
50
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Educated staff **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); pasta (76F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) in make table at cook line
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. shredded cheese (52F - Cold Holding); pasta (76F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding) in make table at cook line. *Warning** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Installed improperly. Splitter removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. For some employees.
53B-09-4
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.. establishment has a form but none filled in. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice chute on soda fountain in dining room.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers on storage rack in dish area. managers turned on the side. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind and above the ice machine.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Hanging from condenser
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In make table on cook line
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink next to oil. Manager wrote and placed a sign. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
33
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Not using dish machine waiting on a part per operator. Three compartment sink is set up.
22-49-4
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 operator with form. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee washed blender cup in hand sink.
31A-11-4
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. Provided operator with form.Each employee must fill the individual form out and must be kept on file in establishment. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Sink at front counter.
31B-04-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Under table next to single service trays in drive through area. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink under cook line next to gloves.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line long hair below food contact surfaces.
13-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
43
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans on clean storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of tomatoes above package cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Apr 24, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Steak N Shake.
How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Orlando average of 79.
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 eight 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 two times per year on average.
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