STEAK N SHAKE
8701 SW 157 AVE, Kendall FL 33193 · 786-861-5062
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
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MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2024.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in cold holding at 56°F. Although the operator is using time as a public health control, no tracking record was available. Form was provided to the operator during the inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on the underside of soda machine dispenser nozzle located at lobby area. And also observed accumulation of black like substance on the underside of the smoothie machine dispenser nozzle located inside kitchen prep area.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink located across ice cream station. Operator provided.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed No written procedures were available for using time as a public health control for butter. Coached the operator on the required procedures and proper time-tracking methods. Provided form and completed at time of inspection.
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Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dust on top of dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned with a wiping cloth.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishwasher machine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed plastic tape used on plastic attachment on smoothie machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of debris inside walk in cooler. Also observed floors with debris along the edges where floor meets the walls inside kitchen area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located next to ice cream station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans with dust inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled with accumulation of dust under counter-mounted soda machine located at front lobby.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris, grease at the back of dishwasher machine. Also observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease inside walk the back of smoothie machine.
Oct 3, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding) at prep area at front counter. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Product was moved to cold holding unit for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ac ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance at lobby area. Observed dust on the ceiling air vent located directly above the food preparation area in the kitchen next to fryer, grill, and to go window. Also observed, ceiling tiles immediately around ac vents soiled at lobby area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulated food debris next to mop sink entrance, under and behind shake machine, under ware washing area counters and DM, and boiling stock pot area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at :fan, cooling unit and back door of walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer next to shakes area, reach-in freezer by drive thru window, reach-in freezer next to fryer.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk-in cooler.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink faucet.
Sep 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding) at prep area at front counter. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Product was moved to cold holding unit for rapid cooling.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet.
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Observed employee not knowing how to used test strips to confirm the proper concentration for sanitation bucket solution.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime Observed soiled can opener in prep area table.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior and top surface of the dishwashing machine soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ac ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance at lobby area. Observed dust on the ceiling air vent located directly above the food preparation area in the kitchen next to fryer, grill, and to go window. Also observed, ceiling tiles immediately around ac vents soiled at lobby area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in women bathroom trash cans with not covered.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed soiled gaskets at doors of: walk-in cooler, walk in freezer, reach in cooler by fryer, and reach in cooler next to shakes area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulated food debris next to mop sink entrance, under and behind shake machine, under ware washing area counters and DM, and boiling stock pot area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed lose floor tile next to employee office entrance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at :fan, cooling unit and back door of walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer next to shakes area, reach-in freezer by drive thru window, reach-in freezer next to fryer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed accumulation of soil and food debris on the exterior surfaces of the stock pot station.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Observed refrigerator door in dumpster area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk-in cooler.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall next to shakes station.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink faucet.
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (87F - Cold Holding) near steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved onions to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (113F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted near ice machine
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor inside walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator cleaned reach in cooler.
Apr 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. 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 5 employees at the time of the inspection allegations.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease at the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located next to the milk shake station
Feb 21, 2025Inspection 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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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2024.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near Ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor of reach in cooler. Operator removed the pickles from the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer near cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed raw hamburgers patties in walk in cooler bearing old label.
Jan 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice cream machine nozzle soiled with old food debris.
Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Observed non service animal inside dining area of establishment.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed no original employee certificate
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and hair clip stored on preparation table in back of kitchen near slicer.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed RIC door broken at front counter.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap beneath exit door that leads to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at RIF near front counter
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed RIC gaskets soiled with old food debris under cookline.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of RIC at front counter.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed faucet leaking at back of kitchen near Dish machine.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on preparation tables throughout kitchen
Feb 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand washing sink near entrance to kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near walk-in freezer entrance.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer at preparation area.
Aug 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager coached employee and employee removed gloves and washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (71F - Hot Holding) at steam table. As per manager, for 1 hour. Manager voluntarily discarded product.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink at front counter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed at ware a washing area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Located at ware washing area. Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust at wall above storage shelves.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 food employees preparing and portioning food with out hair restraint at kitchen. 1 employee donned hat.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed at side of ice machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with food debris inside walk in cooler. Observed syrup on floor near ice cream machine.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of cooking oil and water bottles stored on floor at dry storage area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior milk shake machine soiled with old food debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old date labels on clean containers at walk in cooler.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Located at 2 door reach in cooler at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves and handle at walk in cooler.
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.