STEAK N SHAKE
5917 E HILLSBOUROUGH AVE, Tampa FL 33610 · 813-621-6100
Last inspected Jun 11, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 gnats by dish machine in back dish area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,640
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022034918 | May 16, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | $320 |
| 3--2019020097 | Mar 19, 2019 | May 20, 2019 | $520 |
| 3--2019017367 | Feb 21, 2019 | Apr 30, 2019 | $400 |
| 3--2014052158 | Dec 15, 2014 | Jan 14, 2015 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jun 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside stacked freezer on cooks line.
Jun 4, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 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. Dishwasher tested 0ppm of chlorine. Discontinued use of dishwasher and until it is fixed and sanitizing properly.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle soiled in drive through. Manager removed and cleaned soda nozzle.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup inside stacked freezer on cooks line.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Onions not washed before preparation. Employee washed onions.
Oct 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in shake reach in freezer in front of house. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line soiled with grease.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed exterior of soda machine soiled with slime.
Oct 2, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedLicensing Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect on cooks line. Observed approximately 50 live small flying insects in laundry bag in back of house near mop sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink across from large ice machine.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Dispenser in women's bathroom. Dispenser on cooks line.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold-like substance in the interior of large ice machine in back of house.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed vents through kitchen soiled with dust. Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall across from ice machine soiled with accumulation of dust.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Discussed 7 day callback, 10-10-2025 with operator and advised to set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize dishes.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on hotel pans in dish area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in shake reach in freezer in front of house. Observed ice buildup in walk in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line soiled with grease.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Observed exterior of soda machine soiled with slime.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 files in back kitchen area near 3 compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked onions 121 F and reheated to 179 F. Chili 127 F and reheated to 186 F Operator reheating in microwave.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Alexus Johnson manager
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/. 4 employees working including the manager not a Certified Food Manager. Alexus Johnson manager
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Cooksline
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees back pack stored on large ice machine
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In front kitchen area near milkshake station Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Cooksline Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Back kitchen area
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of milkshakes machine soiled and Hood filters soiled with dust and grease
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Sep 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Ecolab SmartPower Sanitizer
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/ Jazlyn Crain Person In Charge
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chili in walk-in-cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout back kitchen area and front kitchen area
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Hand sink near dish machine area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm in front kitchen area. Operating changing quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution to use chlorine
Sep 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on cooksline being held at room temperature without proper time marking (7:00pm). No stop sale issued. Not exceeded four hours out of temperature per managers. Time corrected
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle with toxic chemicals stored hanging on shelf near soda dispenser in kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near soda dispenser in kitchen
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Underneath shake machine counter table Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Throughout kitchen area
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.kitchen near shake machine
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in-freezer near shake machine soiled with old food debris
Plumbing line from a removed fixture not capped off. Hand sink near dish machine area
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Jan 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 gnats by dish machine in back dish area.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut Leafy Greens (50F - Cold Holding) FIRST TEMP 50F At 1:40pm SECOND TEMP 45F at 2:20 Operator put container into reach in cooler.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Discussed with operator about obtaining vacuum breaker for mop sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink in back dishwashing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwashing sink in women's bathroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) inadequate sanitization if the operator is temporarily using a 3CS in lieu of a dishmachine
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor in back prep area under pot boiling machine. Floor near syrup station near ice cream machine soiled. Ceiling vent in kitchen area soiled with debris.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Hood filters on cook line above grill station missing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of deep fry station soiled. Pull out refrigerators soiled on inside. Gaskets on reach in cooler on cookline. Gaskets on Reach in freezer next to ice cream machine soiled. Bottom of reach in freezer next to ice cream machine soiled with debris on bottom. Hood soiled on cook line above grill station.
Water draining onto floor surface. Pipe in hand sink draining onto floor in back dishwashing area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm) CORRECTED TO; Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed toxic chemical spray unlabeled bottle stored on prep reach-in-cooler on cooksline
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand sink near office
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Ceiling tile missing. Front kitchen area
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. On floor near back office Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Near office
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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.