Steak N Shake

980 N St. Augustine Rd, Valdosta, GA 31601

American

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2025, Steak N Shake has three inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 15, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

Compared to other Valdosta restaurants (averaging 93), there's room to close the gap. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 15, 2026

Routine

1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 1 corrected on site.

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4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed chemical sanitizing dish machine in ware washing area of the facility with chlorine concentrations around 0ppm. *CA: All dish machine chlorine sanitizer solution must be at proper minimum strength. *COS, PIC filled sanitizer at 3 compartment sink and will utilize 3 compartment sink to complete sanitizing step. Have machine serviced and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov .

511-6-1.05(6)(n)

15C - nonfood-contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: -Observed facility in need of general cleaning underneath cook line (Accumulations of grease and debris), inside milkshake mug freezer (old milkshake debris, sprinkles, etc.), inside empty pull drawers (containing old food debris), inside the fry reach in freezer etc. Was noted previous inspection. CA: All food/nonfood contact surfaces must be cleaned regularly to prevent accumulations. *CTM, Conduct general cleaning of listed areas and send documentation to Kristen.Tyler@dph.ga.gov within 72hrs.

511-6-1.05(7)(a)

Oct 23, 2025

Routine

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

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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed front paper towel dispenser without paper towels at the hand wash sink in front service across from the grill area of the facility. Rear paper towel dispenser was not operating due to paper towels running out as well. *COS, Paper towels were added to dispensers upon request by PIC.

511-6-1.07(3)(b)

12C - wiping cloths: properly used and stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: -Observed wet wiping cloth stored on cutting board of milk shake prep area upon entry into the kitchen. -Observed chlorine sanitizer with chemical concentrations too strong greater than 100ppm. *COS, Wet wiping cloth was stored in sanitizer solution and sanitizers were diluted upon request by PIC.

511-6-1.04(4)(m)

Aug 20, 2025

Initial

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Steak N Shake last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Steak N Shake on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Steak N Shake compare to other restaurants in Valdosta?

Steak N Shake most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Valdosta average of 93.

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 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.

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