STEAK N SHAKE
1610 S.W. 13TH STREET, Gainesville FL 32608 · 352-376-0588
Last inspected Aug 6, 2026 · 12 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2025. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open quart of milk with no date mark and unknown open date. Manager discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Dining room soda machine ice chute soiled with mold-like substances.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile damaged over drive-through creating gap.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor near mop sink.
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles damaged under dairy machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on floor of walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dining room soda machine backsplash soiled with mold-like substances. Cup rack at drive-through soiled with dust accumulation. Employee cleaned rack during inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single-serve cups in rack at drive-through not inverted or protected. Manager placed lids on top cups.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of cookline reach-in cooler.
Apr 6, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed : the softened butter on the cook line did not have a time sticker.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : at the shake mixers, the attachment point has dried food debris. ALSO, the drive thru soda nozzles, the dining area soda nozzles and the tea spouts all have build up.
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 : there ic no Certified Food Manager at this location.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of drying devices at the drive thru hand wash sink. ALSO, no drying devices at the office hand wash sink. Napkins were being added.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : lack of any proof of training. The food safety training has to be an approved provider in the State of Florida.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : a to go plate and drink on top of the oven. ALSO, a covered drink was on the Flavo burst prep table.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ons floor tiles in disrepair in front of the Flavo burst machine.
In-use ice scoop/buckets stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed : the ice buckets are store food contact side down on top of the ice maker.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : at the dining area soda machine, the ice activator grey Y is soiled at the top. ALSO, the top of the dish wash machine is soiled.
Aug 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed the license expired on 6-1-2025. Establishment observed preparing, serving, or selling food to customers with an expired license.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed : the 2 buckets under the front line hand wash sink tested 0 ppm for quaternary ammonia.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the soda nozzles at the drive thru have buildup.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand wash sink by the dessert hallway had a bucket in it. The bucket was removed.
Food stored on floor. Observed : a stack of cases of fries were scattered on the floor of the walk-in freezer. These were placed back on the dunnage rack.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed : ice pack growing in the cook line reach-in freezer.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed lack the front line hand wash sink leaks underneath when in use.
Feb 13, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: 2 sanitizer buckets in the kitchen at 0 ppm for quaternary amonia.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: both tea dispensers in the dining room have build up in the spouts.
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 available for review.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the top of the dish wash machine with an accumulation of debris.
Jul 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. 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: Katherine lacking a current Certified Food Manager certificate. She has received from corporate the necessary information to take the class.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles in the drive thru soda machine with build up.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: lack of dates on 2 certificates.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed the reach-in freezer on the fry line with ice building up.
In-use ice scoop/bucket stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed: 2 ice buckets stored on top of the ice machine, lip edge contacts un-sanitized surface.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grey Y ice activator in the dining area with mold like substance.
Mar 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training available for review. (Their website is down).
Jan 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the middle mixer attachment point is soiled. **Repeat Violation* ALSO, the Sprite and Orange diffusers have build up.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed: Katherine lacking a Certified Food Manager card, over 30 days employed in her position.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no employee training available for review. (Their website is down).
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: after 60 seconds, men,s restroom hand wash sink water was at 72F.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: an accumulation of debris under the storage shelves in the office.
Oct 23, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 23, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 18 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority6 Intermediate11 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items in reach-in cooler next to drive thru: chili (47F - Cold Holding); cheese (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in warmer two hours prior to temperature being taken. Manager moved items to walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head of table top mixer on prep table across from drive thru. Ice chute of soda machine in dining room.
Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. No running water at hand washing sink in main part of men's restroom.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for sanitizer buckets available.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at hand washing sink in drive thru.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Two training certificates available, manager stated certificates for the other employees have expired and establishment is in the process of having employees retrained.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of yellow liquid next to drive thru hand washing sink.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine Doors to dish machine in dish area..
Drain cover(s) missing. Drain in front of ice machine across from office.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee keys on prep table across from grill.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stored on clean dish rack in dish area.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid for shake machine cracked.
Food stored on floor. Shake mix stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Dumpsters behind the building.
Ice bucket not inverted between uses. Ice bucket stored on top of ice mach8ne across from office.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup of ice on floor in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Top of fry bin greasy. Top of dish machine.
Stored food not covered. Shake mix in shake machine across from drive thru.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed butter at 68F. Time as a public health control was explained by owner, no time mark. Adjusted time mark was added.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles in the drive thru have build up. ALSO, soda nozzles in the dining area have build up.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed paper towel machine was not able to dispense paper towels in the men,s restroom.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed lack of a written plan. One was emailed.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed an accumulation of lime scale in the dish wash machine.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old label residue on a food pan on the clean dish rack.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of single serve containers on the floor in the office.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.