STEAK N SHAKE
5790 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33328 · 954-487-7571
Last inspected Jun 26, 2026 · 12 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Observe sanitizer solution bucket empty. Operator do not have any back up solution. Told operator to use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until equipment can sanitize properly.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Jun 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. 0 Ppm ran three cycles. Operator called for service.
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 soft butter on cold rail missing time marks. Per Operator that butter was pulled from walk-in approximately at 3:00. Operator time marked.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Fry station; fries (118-130F - Hot Holding) per operator held out of temperature approximately 5 minutes. Operator voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed wiping cloth stored in handwashing sink next.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup behind walk in freezer compressor and on the floor.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container in kitchen hand sink operator removed
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at dish area hand sink. Operator provided paper towels
Sep 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Clarified butter at grill and soft butter by cold rail missing time marks. Per employee both pulled/prepped between 9:00am and 9:30am. Manager added time marks to 1:30pm and 1:00pm.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser jammed at hand sink closest to ice cream machine. Manager fixed dispenser.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water under clean pan rack to left of Hoshizaki reach in cooler in prep area.
May 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink by drive through used for rinsing metal milk shake collar as evidenced by clean collar in sink. Manager removed collar.
Nov 19, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 12, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 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. Dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Observe sanitizer solution bucket empty. Operator do not have any back up solution. Told operator to use 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes until equipment can sanitize properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food ( butter) identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Butter held less than 30 minutes ago in sandwich line. Operator labeled butter with time removed from walk in cooler.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Trainers CFM certification number missing on some training.
Atosa Reach-in freezer bottom shelf have accumulation of soil residues in cook line next to fryer.
Ceiling tile missing. 1. Next to exit door 2. Edge of ceiling by pick up area in dining room.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sealed bag with straws on top of sweater on shelf in drive thru. Manager moved sweater
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Shelf under cash register in drive thru area.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Cases of chicken tenders on floor inside walk in freezer.
Ice buildup on ceiling and on floor by entry door in walk-in freezer.
Single-service aluminum containers not stored inverted or protected from contamination in dry storage room. Containers inverted
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In cheese sauce dispenser unit, cheese sauce at 11:30am (98F - Reheating since 9:00am). Per employee not initial reheating. Cheese sauce removed and placed in boiling water bath to rapid reheat to 165F.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Food stored on floor. Case of french fries on floor in walk in freezer.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Open case of styrofoam cups on floor in dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored head down in mop buckets, unable to dry properly. Manager removed and hung mops properly.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer buckets at cook line reading 0ppm quaternary. Employee remade all to proper 200ppm quaternary.
Jun 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker not installed at splitter end. Observed vacuum breaker on mop sink but installed at incorrect location. Operator installed correctly during inspection.
Ice chute dispenser at soda machine soiled in dining room. Operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Rust build up in interior of microwave in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. 1. Observed open water bottle on prep station counter next to bread. Operator discarded. 2. Observed employee shake in reach in freezer next to drive thru above cookie dough.. Operator discarded
Apr 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer solution at 0ppm chlorine. Operator changed sanitizer solution bucket and primed line. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer solution at 100ppm.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Expiration date exceeds 3 years and manager certification number missing on certification. Operator corrected information on certification during inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Operator hat above cups on shelf in dry storage room. Manager moved hat
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing room.
Apr 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 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. Butter using TPHC in cook line without time mark. Butter placed on cook line less than 30 minutes ago. Operator placed time on butter
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Per manager, establishment using corporate training but was not able to provide training at time of inspection. Operator showed proof of safestaff training for one employee. Employee training will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
Ice buildup on floor and behind cooling unit in walk-in freezer.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in ware washing room.
Dec 1, 2023Inspection 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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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed operator used bathroom, entered kitchen and handled sealed bags of bread. Operator stated she washed hands in restroom. Educate operator on proper hand washing procedures. Operator washed hands in kitchen.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef patties stored above hot dogs and sealed bag with fully cooked chili. Operator moved foods to another shelf and stored correctly.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked spaghetti made 2 days ago not date marked inside reach in cooler in kitchen. Operator date marked
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees training will be reviewed at the next routine inspection.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse on shelf next to waxed paper above flip top cooler in sandwich line. Operator removed
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. 1 At entrance 2. Side of door. 3. On floor under cooling equipment.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink above French fries in Hoshizaki freezer in kitchen. Operator removed.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth at 0ppm quaternary in sandwich line. Operator remade to 200ppm quaternary.
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