STEAK 'N SHAKE
3714 S.W. 42, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352.377.7500
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 12 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 17 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chili on the cook line 109F.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cookline: fries (113F - Hot Holding). Cook discarded.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in cook-line reach-in freezer.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the tea basket screen/drip point has buildup. ALSO, the tea nozzles in the dining area have buildup.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed : floor tiles on the cook line are in disrepair.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : the top of the soft serve Infusion connections has an accumulation dust/debris.
Aug 1, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : sliced Swiss cheese on the cook line, cold well, 49°. Going to time as a public health control, started at 10, goes until discard at 2:00pm. Hot dogs in the same cold well, 49°, goes to time as a public health control until 2pm, then discard. ALSO, butter on the cook line, hot held at 101°, cold held at 51 and 59°. Hot hot time as a public health control until 2pm. Cold hold until 4pm if tracked and stays below 70°, per the time as a public health control form.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles on the drive thru line are soiled. ALSO, the unsweetened tea nozzle at the drive thru has build up. Then, the unsweetened tea nozzle in the dining area has build up.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed : Avis lacking a copy of her Certified Food Manager card.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the quaternary amonia red bucket under the front line hand wash sink was at 0 ppm for quaternary amonia. The bucket was refreshed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: the blade to the commercial can opener is soiled and rusty. ALSO, the unsweetened tea nozzles has build up.
Nov 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked pasta in the cook line reach-in cooler, 52°. The reach-in cooler was turned off to defrost this morning. Pasta was moved into the walk-in cooler. ALSO, on the left end of the cook line, hot dog, 45°. All time/temperature control for safety items moved uncovered to the walk-in cooler. Hotdog was at 41° on 9 minutes.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: easy off spray cleaner on the prep table at the drive thru window. This was moved to cleaning.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: multiple nozzles at the drive thru soda fountain with build up.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: lack of date on multiple certificates.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: an employee hat stored on the shelf over the prep area on the drive thru line. The hat was placed in the office.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: multiple loose floor tiles at the fryer station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the wall behind the dish wash machine is soiled. ALSO, the center mixing wand(left mixer) has an accumulation of food debris.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: a case of single serve lids on the floor by the office. This was moved to a shelf in the shake area.
May 9, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the mid kitchen hand wash sink, after 2 minutes and 2 hand washes, water was at 79F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not made available.
May 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: at the left end of the cook line: hot dog 50, swiss cheese 48, American 53F. A ice was added below, pans were moved to the walk-in freezer, ice bags are ready to be implemented.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue spray window cleaner stored next to milkshake candy, at the milkshake area.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed: at the mop sink on the non-chemical side of the splitter, lack of vacuum breaker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: an accumulation of food debris in the fry freezer on the cook line. ALSO, both tea nozzles have buildup. ALSO, the ice chute at the self serve soda machine has mold like substance on the chute.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the mid kitchen hand wash sink, after 2 minutes and 2 hand washes, water was at 79F.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the Ambient air thermometer in the left end cook line reach-in cooler reads 59F. ALSO, hot dogs, slice cheese and slice cheese all above 46F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not made available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior outside of the dish wash machine is soiled.
Apr 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed: the soft serve mix in the left hopper at 49F and has separated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the soft serve Left hopper, mix at 49F. The soft serve in this hopper is separated.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed: reheated chili in an amber cambro, added to the 109F chili on the cook line, now 110F. When reheated again, reheated to 114F. The Manager then placed the cambro pan into the microwave for reheating.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chili on the cook line 109F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the Coke Zero diffuser in the dining area Has build up. Observed: the drive thru soda machine ice scoop holster, buried in the ice, is visibly soiled. ALSO, both of the milkshake mixers are soiled at the mixer rod attachment point.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed: all certificates are paper copies.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a jacket on the prep surface at the drive thru. The jacket was moved to the office.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the cook line reach-in freezer with soiled gaskets.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed: the hand wash sink by the drive thru drains slowly.
Dec 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed: the cook line staff hike pants with gloves on, no glove change before going back to finish hamburgers.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: shred cheese in the make table closest to the drive through, 51F. Ice was added above and below, 43F in 9 minutes.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom shelf in the 2 door reach-in freezer on the cook line has an accumulation f food debris. ALSO, the tomato slicer pusher head has tomato pieces in between the layers. ALSO, the sweet tea nozzles and coke nozzle both have buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the front line hand wash sink with a cloth in it.
No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: no Certified Food Manager certificate presented during the inspection.
Food stored on floor. Observed: in the office, cases of bulk oil on the floor.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed: a partial milkshake stored in the reach-in cooler with glasses, unmarked.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: a case of single serve on the floor in the office.
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