Steak 'n Shake

610 E Main St, Cartersville, GA 30120

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Steak 'n Shake has six inspections on file, the first dated 2024. On Mar 13, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Across the inspection history, “proper cold holding temperatures” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Steak 'n Shake's latest score of 67 falls below the Cartersville average of 90. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.

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8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed sanitizer buckets in use for food prep surfaces prepared with a chemical sanitizer that do no meet the requirements for use per the manufacturer. Quaternary ammonia sanitizer must been at a concentration of 250-400ppm and measured >500ppm on inspector test strip. CA: Chemical sanitizers must be used per the manufacturer's instructions. COS: Buckets were remade and will be manually diluted and checked with test strips until the mechanical dispenser is serviced.

511-6-1.07(6)(g)

8-2B - toxic substances properly identified, stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed unlabeled spray bottle of a toxic substance. CA: Working containers of toxic substances shall be labelled with the common name of the contents. COS: Employee labelled bottle.

511-6-1.07(6)(b)

12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display

Inspector notes: Observed several boxes of food stored on the floor in the walk-in freezer. CA: Food shall be stored in a clean, dry location at least 6" off the ground. PIC will make room on existing shelves for the food.

511-6-1.04(4)(q)

12B - personal cleanliness

Inspector notes: Observed employee with painted/artificial nails handling food without wearing gloves. CA: Unless wearing gloves in good repair, a food employee may not wear fingernail polish or artificial fingernails when working with exposed food.

511-6-1.03(5)(g)

17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean

Inspector notes: Observed ceiling vent cover missing with duct work work exposed. Dry storage shelves stocked with single use items are directly below and there is dust/debris build up on the boxes directly beneath the opening. Ceiling vent in the back dry storage area has dust build up on and around it and there are dry goods stored below it. CA: Physical facilities shall be maintained clean and in good repair.

511-6-1.07(5)(a)

Oct 8, 2025

Routine

No violations found.

100

Apr 14, 2025

Routine

1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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14C - single-use/single-service articles: properly stored, used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed single use scoop not able to withstand wash, rinse, sanitize cycle being used as scoop in savory seasoning bulk container. CA: PIC discarded scoop and discussed use limitations of single service items

511-6-1.05(6)(r)

Nov 7, 2024

Followup

No violations found.

100

Oct 21, 2024

Routine

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 corrected on site.

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4-1A - food separated and protected (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee handling raw burger patties while wearing single use gloves, then with the same gloves handle sliced cheese and burger buns. CA: Discussed with PIC. Employee removed soiled gloves and washed hands.

511-6-1.04(4)(n)

6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (sliced Swiss cheese) improperly cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep top cooler next to the grill and cookie dough in the shake prep top cooler (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. Foods were out of temperature for less than 4 hours and moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Discussed keeping the prep top lid closed or keeping the cheese in the lower reach-in portion of the cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed cooked noodles stored in the prep top cooler with no date mark label indicating expiration or date of prep. CA: discussed with PIC. Noodles had been cooked and cooled two days prior. Noodles were discarded. Discussed 7 day date marking requirement.

511-6-1.04(6)(g)

Jan 3, 2024

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed potentially hazardous TCS food (sliced cheeses) improperly cold holding above 41 degrees Fahrenheit in the prep top cooler next to the grill (see temp log). CA: Discussed with PIC. Cheeses were out of temperature for less than 4 hours and moved to the walk-in cooler to rapidly cool. Discussed keeping the prep top lid closed or keeping the cheese in the lower reach-in portion of the cooler.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed employee personal items (medicine, cough drops) stored on dry storage shelving. CA: Discussed with PIC. Personal items must be stored in a separate, designated area of the kitchen. Items were relocated.

511-6-1.07(4)(b)

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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 Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Steak 'n Shake?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Steak 'n Shake.

How does Steak 'n Shake compare to other restaurants in Cartersville?

Steak 'n Shake most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Cartersville average of 90.

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

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

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