Steak 'n Shake

12921 Sheldon Rd, Tampa, FL 33626

American

Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Steak 'n Shake, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 28, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up three times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Steak 'n Shake is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 28, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside reach in frezzer on cooks line.

14-69-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside in reach in cooler on cooks line are soiled.

23-03-4

Feb 27, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.

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Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present

FL-38

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Sep 12, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pickle debris in handwash sink at front service line. Discussed with operator about handwash sink for hand wash only. Operator cleaned handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler door frame soiled with black/green mold like substance. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with black mold like substance at milkshake station. **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 1 sanitizing bucket tested 0ppm at milkshake station. Operator remade solution to 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

21-08-4

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under dry storage shelving in office

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line. Employee cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

22-08-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior walk in cooler door

23-03-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine test 10ppm after ran multiple times. No warewashing at time of inspection. Operator prime sanitizer manually, ran dish machine again, test 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**

14-11-5

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nuzzles stained with slimy syrup residue at drive thru window area.

22-02-4

Feb 16, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed employee washed hands with cold water in handwash sink by milkshake station. Discussed with manager, employee washed hands again at front service counter with hot water. **Corrective Action Taken**

12A-19-4

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Ran hot water approximately 3 minutes to reached 100 F in handwash sink at milkshake station. **Repeat Violation**

27-18-4

Sep 2, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Hot water supply not maintained during peak periods. Handwash sink at front service counter.

27-18-4

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine disrepair. Repair order in process per manager.

14-11-5

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer. Cleaning scheduled per manager.

36-73-4

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of old food debris. Operator cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

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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 Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains seven 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 Tampa?

Steak 'n Shake most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has Steak 'n Shake's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Steak 'n Shake have averaged around three 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 two times per year on average.

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