Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
58
Score
Steak N Shake has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Mar 23, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Steak N Shake on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
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. Dish machine at 0ppm. Primed and dish machine at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; 1 slice cheese 69F. Person in charge discarded 1 slice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand washing sink blocked by trash can. Person in charge moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles under hamburgers are greasy.
23-24-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coffee and soy milk in reach in cooler on right side.
12B-13-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Oreos next to milk shake machine not covered.
08B-12-5
58
Aug 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 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. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed and retested at 100ppm chlorine **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (119F - Hot Holding) left out for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge started to reheat on grill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers and drawers soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
70
Mar 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Jul 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda machine near nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Observed walk-in cooler gasket soiled with black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
95
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 written procedures and discussed with person in charge. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain nozzles at drive through window soiled with food residue.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead lizard inside glue trap in dry storage area. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed glue trap from establishment. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-06-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and black/green mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stored above prep table stacked with visible moisture. Observed black/green mold like substance growing due to moisture. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed pans in ware washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed splash zone of fountain drink machine at drive through window soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt stored above tilt kettle without label. Person in charge added label. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
64
Nov 1, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) DT1 flip-top cooler: cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (56F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (58F - Cold Holding); cooked noodles (53F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. 1) ceiling in walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. 1) DT1 flip-top cooler has large amount of ice built up. Product is 50F + degree. **Warning**
14-74-7
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1) gaskets torn on cook line reach in cooler. 2) fry freezer gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. 1) ceiling vent above hand washing station near dessert freezer has pealing HVAC tape. Person in charge is having service done on vent. **Warning**
36-37-5
70
Sep 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains eight 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 St. Augustine?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
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 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 two times per year on average.
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