STEAK N SHAKE
990 S FEDERAL HWY, Hallandale FL 33009
Last inspected Jan 19, 2024 · 8 visits since August 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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OCT 23
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JAN 24
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Water Temperature 75F. No hot water provided at hands washing sink front counter.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Walking freezer door is broken. Lower hinge is missing.
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 1) Fries station-; Cooked fries (110-112F - Hit Holding). Manager discarded. 2) Cooked chili (125F - Hot Holding). Per Manager food item in unit less than 2 hours. Manager reheated to 170F.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Water Temperature 75F. No hot water provided at hands washing sink front counter.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under flat top and sides of grill in kitchen.
Walking freezer door is broken. Lower hinge is missing.
Oct 30, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Front counter hand washing sink. Water 75F.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dining room area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance throughout establishment.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both walk in freezer and reach in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above shake machine next to window
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. PIC couldn't determined toxic substance. Manager discarded.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water 75F
Case of whipped cream stored on floor in walk in cooler. Supervisor elevated.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 6 Ceiling tiles stained.
Ceiling/ceiling vents soiled with accumulated, dust, or mold-like substance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled.
Ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. PIC cleaned during inspection.
Oct 16, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Instructed Manager to use triple sink to sanitize until unit is fixed.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Fries station-; Fries (105-115FHot Holding) Per chef food item in unit less than an hour. Cook discarded item voluntarily.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water 75F at front counter hands washing sink
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 8 ceiling tiles damaged with mold like substance in dining room.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout establishment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler and Walk in freezer floor soiled.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cleaned container on shelf next to washing machine.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meat station-; Hot dog (46F - Cold Holding); Raw beef patties (47-48F - Cold Holding). Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 Hours from walk in cooler. Items not prepared or portioned today. Observed ice buildup in unit. Manager unplugged unit and moved items to a working unit..
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions (118-120F - Hot Holding); Cooked chili (120F - Hot Holding) Per Manager food items in unit less than 4 hours. Observed cooked onion stored in half pan and water in steamer not warming up. Manager placed items in oven to reheated.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water 70F at entrance of kitchen.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 8 ceiling tiles damaged with mold like substance in dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All throughout establishment.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler floor soiled with food debris.
Ice buildup at meat station cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) Triple doors reach in under sandwich station soiled with mold like substance. 2) Steamer soiled with grease. 3) Double drawers under dressing table across from steamer soiled with mold like substance. 4) Under fryer soiled with grease. 5) Lower shelf of Atosa freezer soiled with foods. Employee stared cleaning during inspection.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind ice machine soiled with mold like substance.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Water temperature 70F. No hot water at hands washing sink entrance of kitchen.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents throughout establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 8 ceiling tiles in dining room.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Hoshizaki freezer
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall above window shake station. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray bottle containing degreaser not labeled. Manager labeled during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. 7 ceiling tiles in dining area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.Ceiling vents in storage and dishwashing machine area.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Wall soiled with food debris, and/or dust Wall behind shake machine soiled. Wall behind bread rack prep area soiled.
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.