STEAK N SHAKE
8101 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33702 · 7275689169
Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
SEP 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
FEB 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 23 points off where it started.
Live, small flying insects found 30 live flying insects near large kettle pot near back floor drain landing on and near food contact surfaces.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025085724 | Nov 4, 2025 | Jan 15, 2026 | $200 |
| 3--2020058576 | Dec 1, 2020 | Apr 5, 2021 | $800 |
| 3--2019042596 | Jun 18, 2019 | Sep 19, 2019 | $200 |
| 3--2019038195 | May 21, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Mar 13, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.pentair filter date of last change 9-11-23
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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. 0 ppm ran 3 times
Live, small flying insects found 1 live flying insect near shake area. 1 live flying insects near back of soda machine 1 live insects inside employee area.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.pentair filter date of last change 9-11-23
Nov 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on preparation table next to single serve gloves
Nov 4, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found 30 live flying insects near large kettle pot near back floor drain landing on and near food contact surfaces.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee rinse the silver shake holder with hand wash sink water during active preparation of a shake. Educated. Employee replaced.
Deli cooler at cook line Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on preparation table next to single serve gloves
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Under three compartment sink.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors of walk in cooler soiled with food debris.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in freezer.
Plumbing system improperly installed or repaired. Water leaking under spay area used at dish pit causing standing water under three compartment sink.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Tops of shake top underneath leaking shake machine cooler.
Jun 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 4, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 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. 0 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. real butter (113F - Hot Holding) Put on grill Retemp 170
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Growen kettle for pasta - soiled with food debris. Counter mounted shake mixer soiled
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Night time shift employee has been 6 months
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Printed during inspection
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Sprayer for rinse sink near dishwasher Ice cream Flavor Burst soiled behind cup mixer area.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Deli cooler at cook line
Stored food not covered. Observed box of cookie dough in walk in freezer not covered. Manager covered
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Both at cook line and drive through 0 ppm employee replaced now at 200 ppm
Jan 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Soda dispenser ice bin interior soiled with mold like substance build up in drive thru area. Discussed and showed area to PIC.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Pink open can of red bull stored on prep table next to kettle warmer. PIC discarded drink.
Sep 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind ice machine
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator stored mop to dry.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Observed: Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee bussed dirty and then put away clean dishes without washing their hands. Employee was educated and washed their hands. Priority: High Priority
Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer heads in ice cream station have accumulated debris. Reference: 4-601.11(A) FC: (A) Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Interior of reach in freezer buildup of ice. Reference: 4-501.11(A) FC: (A) Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under Parts 4-1 and 4-2. Priority: Basic
Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer has accumulated food debris. Priority: Basic
Observed: Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in mop bucket. Priority: Basic
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