STEAK 'N SHAKE
133 S SR 7, Royal Palm Beach FL 33414 · 5613336474
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 flies flying around at milk shake machine; 1 landing on lid of a cup on counter.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025009518 | Dec 6, 2024 | Apr 17, 2025 | $400 |
| 2--2017050410 | Oct 5, 2017 | Nov 9, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched hair and hat then handled clean single service sandwich box to plate sandwich; no hand wash. Employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At make table: cut lettuce (47F - Cold Holding) As per operator, stored 2 hours. Not prepped or portioned today. Operator moved to quick chill.
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.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for some employees trained.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) Employee corrected to: Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm)
Nov 6, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 25ppm) corrected to 100ppm
Live, small flying insects found At back storage/ prep area near walk in coolers- approximately 4 small flying insects landing on boxes of soda and container of single service items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food stored in reach in
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food ( handled raw breaded chicken fingers with gloves ) to ready-to-eat food ( handle bread )without removing gloves and washing hands first. Employee washed hands
Employee touched hair while accommodating head set, (employee not wearing a hair restraint) then handled clean spatulas use for cooking burgers without washing hands. Employee washed hands
Live, small flying insects found Observed 2 lives small flying insects flying around ice cream machine. Operator killed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler Deep covered container with Cooked pasta at 3:06pn ( 50F cooling) since 11am at 3:30pm same temperature. At this current cooling rate product will not cool to 41F within 6 hours. Operator removed lid
Dec 7, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 6, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touched clothes several times then poured milk solution into milk shake machine; no hand wash. Operator advised employee to wash hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Approximately 3 flies flying around at milk shake machine; 1 landing on lid of a cup on counter.
Sep 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 flying insects near milk shake machine; 1 at beverage dispenser; 1 at dishwashing area.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk in cooler: Raw burgers stored over prepped onions. Operator stored properly.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler near flat top grill: beef burgers (44F - Cold Holding) Flip top cooler unit next to fryer: drawers: portioned chilli (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, both items stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale for both items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler near flat top grill: beef burgers (44F - Cold Holding) Flip top cooler unit next to fryer: drawers: portioned chilli (49F - Cold Holding) As per operator, both items stored overnight. Not prepped or portioned today. See stop sale for both items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Disinfectant stored on prep counter. Operator stored properly.
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. 2 employees
Mar 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Unclean Under soda dispensers at drive thru Shake topping containers unclean
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta cooked Monday 3/11 in walk in cooler
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Two door reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shake tin holder unclean
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior two door reach in freezer
Nov 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate0 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 had a chlorine solution of 0ppm. Advised operator to provide other means of cleaning and sanitizing dishes. Operator set up triple compartment sink with quaternary ammonium solution of 200ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area, milk shake station: milk shake solutions (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator solutions poured into machine more than 4 hours ago. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area, milk shake station: milk shake solutions (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator solutions poured into machine more than 4 hours ago. See stop sale. At milk shake prep area-whip cream machine:whip cream mixture (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator solution poured into machine 45 minutes ago. Operator placed whip cream mixture on TPHC until unit is repaired.
Nov 8, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 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 had a chlorine solution of 0ppm. Advised operator to provide other means of cleaning and sanitizing dishes. Operator set up triple compartment sink with quaternary ammonium solution of 200ppm.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area, milk shake station: milk shake solutions (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator solutions poured into machine more than 4 hours ago. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At prep area, milk shake station: milk shake solutions (45F - Cold Holding) Not prepared or portioned today. As per operator solutions poured into machine more than 4 hours ago. See stop sale. At milk shake prep area-whip cream machine:whip cream mixture (44F - Cold Holding) As per operator solution poured into machine 45 minutes ago. Operator placed whip cream mixture on TPHC until unit is repaired.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. At milk shake station, beside the milk shake dispenser: glass cleaner on top of juice dispenser fillers. Operator removed glass cleaner.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. At prep area near drive through service area: Employee phone on prep table. Employee removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At prep area, both microwave are heavily soiled grease/food debris. Advised operator of proper cleaning and sanitizing practices.
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