Steak N Shake
Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026
90
Score
Steak N Shake appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Restaurants in St. Petersburg average 77, so Steak N Shake is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.pentair filter date of last change 9-11-23 **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-03-13: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
90
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect near shake area. 1 live flying insects near back of soda machine 1 live insects inside employee area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35A-02-7
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. 0 ppm ran 3 times **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.pentair filter date of last change 9-11-23 **Warning**
29-28-4
67
Nov 6, 2025
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on preparation table next to single serve gloves **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-11-06: **Time Extended**
40-06-5
95
Nov 4, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 30 live flying insects near large kettle pot near back floor drain landing on and near food contact surfaces. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse the silver shake holder with hand wash sink water during active preparation of a shake. Educated. Employee replaced. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Deli cooler at cook line Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on preparation table next to single serve gloves **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors of walk in cooler soiled with food debris. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezer. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Water leaking under spay area used at dish pit causing standing water under three compartment sink. **Warning**
29-07-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Tops of shake top underneath leaking shake machine cooler. **Warning**
25-05-4
52
Jun 12, 2025
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jun 4, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. 0 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. real butter (113F - Hot Holding) Put on grill Retemp 170 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Growen kettle for pasta - soiled with food debris. Counter mounted shake mixer soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Night time shift employee has been 6 months **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed during inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sprayer for rinse sink near dishwasher Ice cream Flavor Burst soiled behind cup mixer area. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Deli cooler at cook line **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed box of cookie dough in walk in freezer not covered. Manager covered **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Both at cook line and drive through 0 ppm employee replaced now at 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
47
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pink open can of red bull stored on prep table next to kettle warmer. PIC discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with mold like substance build up in drive thru area. Discussed and showed area to PIC.
22-20-5
90
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine
36-73-4
95
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
95
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee bussed dirty and then put away clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee was educated and washed their hands. Priority: High Priority
12A-13-4
Intermediate - Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer heads in ice cream station have accumulated debris. **Repeat Violation** Reference: 4-601.11(A) FC: (A) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Priority: Intermediate
22-02-4
Basic - Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has accumulated food debris. Priority: Basic
22-16-4
Basic - Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Interior of reach in freezer buildup of ice. **Repeat Violation** Reference: 4-501.11(A) FC: (A) Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. Priority: Basic
14-69-4
Basic - Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket. Priority: Basic
42-01-4
67
Oct 19, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
50
Aug 23, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Double door reach-in cooler of cook line: cut tomatoes 47 degrees F. Discussed with operator to keep lid closed. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. 0 ppm. Three compartment sink is set up.
22-41-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed onions over ready-to-eat pickles in walk-in cooler. Operator rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind dish machine
36-27-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk-in freezer there is steel floor plating lifted
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of double door reach-in cooler near fryer. Soiled racks in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Steak N Shake last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Steak N Shake?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” 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. Petersburg?
Steak N Shake most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
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 six 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 three times per year on average.
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