STEAK N SHAKE
170 SW COMMERCE DR, Lake City FL 32025 · 3867196677
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 25 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 65F hot holding. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed under TPHC.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior door soiled with lime scale.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bun drawers door soiled with grease on front line.
Dec 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink next to office. Operator replaced towels.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Glass cleaner (per operator) in spray bottle with no label. Operator labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 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. See stop sale. No time mark on bin of butter (76F - Hot Holding) at cookline; time out on counter unknown.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filled pitcher with hot water at hand wash sink behind dining room soda machine.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple food handler certificates missing information.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Debris accumulation on top of dish machine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Base molding tile missing across from men's bathroom door exterior.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris and mold-like substances.
Feb 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 65F hot holding. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed under TPHC.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager with expired certificate. Current CFM available.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At back prep, flattened boxes in front of HWS.Boxes removed.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple current certificates with missing information.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom right sink at double sink and handicap stall. 68F
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen area across from milkshake area, and outside restrooms.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in mop sink area.
Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old equipment.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment located outside near dumpster area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 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/ Brandon J. Food Manager Certification expired 2-2024.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Old food debris on slicer.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent near ice cream machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets wall hanging by handles not inverted or protected. Manager moved and inverted.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table at drive-through.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold-like substance on backsplash of ice cream dispenser. Mold-like substance on dining room soda machine backsplash. Black mold-like substance on rack in walk-in cooler. Reach-in cooler gaskets and frame soiled with mold-like substances.
Jun 28, 2024Inspection 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. Dining room soda machine nozzle soiled with mold-like substance.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets wall hanging by handles not inverted or protected.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup on reach-in cooler walls.
Dec 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Microwave interior soiled with grease accumulation.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted or protected.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean food bins on storage rack wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Reach-in cooler gasket torn.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda and ice cream machines backsplash soiled with mold-like substance.
Jul 10, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets not inverted. Manager removed for cleaning.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No sign at back hand wash sink. Manager printed and attached sign to wall near sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris. Upper plate of ice cream machine soiled with food debris.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop in bucket not being used during inspection. Manager hung on wall bracket to dry.
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.