The Steak-Out at High Springs
Last inspected: Apr 1, 2026
58
Score
The Steak-Out at High Springs appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 1, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food”, showing up three times.
Compared to other High Springs restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 1, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Item stored in warmer on prep table next to slicer: cheese (124F - Hot Holding). Item was placed in warmer at 10:30am.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in warmer on prep table next to slicer: cheese (124F - Hot Holding). Item was placed in warmer at 10:30am. ALSO, Melted butter 127°, and grilled onions 109°. The cheese was discarded. The onions were put on time as a public health control. The butter will be reheated to 165° on the flat top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed: the written plan was blank. This was filled during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles of degreaser hanging on shelf across from three compartment sink.
41-17-4
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. No written procedure available.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above reach-in cooler next to kitchen hand wash sink. Staff removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed: the pizza make table gaskets are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Gatorade stored on floor behind front counter. Employee stated Gatorade for employees, employee placed sign on Gatorade. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
47
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations.
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Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
Dec 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
55
Jul 27, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 droppings in between soda reach in cooler and food reach in cooler by front counter outside of bathroom. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
35A-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Shared unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under soda pallets by back door. Floor vents throughout kitchen soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Shortening/oil on floor under Three compartment sink. Operator placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Multiple cardboard boxes stacked outside of back door, truck delivery was 2 days ago.
33-19-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Grease receptacle outside of back door.
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Underneath Three compartment sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Wooden pieces holding Three compartment sink in place.
14-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler nearest Handwash sink the door seal on cooler soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container in dry storage cabinet, operator labeled as flour. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. onions (90-99F - Hot Holding) on counter next to flat top and prep table. Operator placed on flat top. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Feta cheese in reach in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle by Three compartment sink with clear liquid inside.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating pasta on top of reach in cooler near front counter. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Pizza boxes leaning on reach in cooler part on the floor.
25-05-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Philly meat at room temperature, employee placed back in cooler.
06-01-5
61
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 0ppm at the 3 compartment sink. The water was dumped and chlorine will be added until the system is functioning again. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the upright reach-in cooler, pork 47F. Cheese bags were moved to another reach-in cooler. The system May have been in defrost according to the display. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions at 112F next to the flattop.
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a drink on the top shelf of the prep table. This was moved below. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Steak-Out at High Springs last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Steak-Out at High Springs on file is from Apr 1, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Steak-Out at High Springs?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Steak-Out at High Springs.
How does The Steak-Out at High Springs compare to other restaurants in High Springs?
The Steak-Out at High Springs most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the High Springs average of 74.
Has The Steak-Out at High Springs' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Steak-Out at High Springs have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Steak-Out at High Springs 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 The Steak-Out at High Springs inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Steak-Out at High Springs is inspected around three times per year on average.
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