STEAK 'N SHAKE #583
10661 SAN JOSE BLVD, Jacksonville FL 32257 · 904.886.3484
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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DEC 25
APR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
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 sanitizing at 0 ppm.
Apr 15, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 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 sanitizing at 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Package of uncooked bacon on counter cook line at 59°. Placed about 30 mins ago. Moved by manager to reach in cooler. Cut tomato, 51°. cut lettuce,52°. Shredded cheese 52°. Pasta 52°. In make table prep line. Per manager, cooler was turned on about 30 mins ago. Item# moved to walk in cooler for cooler to come to appropriate temps.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle, sanitizer, next to single service lids. Drive through. Moved by manager.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soiled ice chute at frontline self serve line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. no paper towels at woman's restroom Hand Wash Sink. Replaced by manger. No paper towel at Hand Wash Sink by walk in cooler.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at dispenser at men's restroom. Replaced by manger.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle, sanitizer, at frontline by Hand Wash Sink All purpose cleaner.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Drain cover(s) missing. Missing drain cover at mop sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked floor tiles, with standing, at Dish machine line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. By blower and floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soil residue buildup on exterior of self serve paper napkins dispenser Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of prep line reach in cooler.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Food service employee returned from outside then changed gloves without washing hands. Manager intervened.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of reach in cooler. Prep line.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 1 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen Moved by manager.
Aug 18, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 14, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 2 flies in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cut tomato 49°, cut lettuce 50°. Shredded cheese 49° pasta 50°. (Overnight temperatures) make table by prep line. Stop sale issued
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomato 49°, cut lettuce 50°. Shredded cheese 49° pasta 50°. (Overnight temperatures) make table by prep line. Stop sale issued Unit was accidentally turned off. Unit turned on by manger.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle over coffee jars. On top of equipment. Moved by manager.
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/ Expired Certified Food Manager credentials for SOFIA Elizabeth degaetano Edward's.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand Wash Sink used to fill water pan.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle on top of cook equipment. All purpose cleaner.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Food prep/service employee wearing bracelets and hand jewelry while engaged in food preparation and service.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on floor by prep line. Cleaned by manager.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease, food debris buildup under cook line equipment
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer prep line and walk in freezer By blower.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers. Prep line.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection 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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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at kitchen Hand Wash Sink. (2).
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Soiled floors. By Cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled Counters and shelves at kitchen. Multiple.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of multiple coolers. Kitchen.
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Packets of butter on counter at prepline at 76°. 74°. From 8 am and Sunday.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Packets of butter on counter at prepline at 76°. 74°. From 8 am and Sunday.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vaccum breaker at mop sink missing from split at non-chemical side.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Minor soiled deflector plate to interior of ice machine located : kitchen
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple at prepline.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Dripping water from ceiling by rear kitchen. Per Person In Charge, due to roof leak. ( Work in progress. )
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by rear of kitchen. ( due to roof leak)
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Missing hood filter. Cook line..
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in walk in freezer. Prep line freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled interior base of drawer coolers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of coolers. Prepline.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical bottle by rear kitchen. Marked by manager.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of dairy and prep coolers.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 19, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate9 Basic
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Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Floor drain at cookline blocked. Waste water backing up. Waster water is being tracked at cookline/prep line. (Employee had just poured hot water down drain to try and clear out the floor drain. Drain still blocked. Manager mopped up standing water. No evidence nor further waste water backing up. Ran water at nearby sinks to verify. )
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler : Raw beef Pattie's 55°. 53°. 54°. Cut tomato 49°. Chili 48°. Per Person In Charge : door was recently left open for deliveries. Items moved to walk in freezer for rapid cooling. ( observed Fan air temperature 49°. )
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker missing at non chemical side of splitter at mop sink.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Prep line.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Walk in cooler not holding foods at 41° or below
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Food prep employee with no beard guard.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up on floor in walk in freezer And reach in freezer by kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled sides of drawer coolers.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned containers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Soiled interior of cooler. Prep line.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in base of Reach in cooler. Prep line. (Note. Unit currently out of operation).
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow draining water at Hand wash sink by wait station.
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