STEAK N SHAKE
3906 SOUTH FLORIDA AVE, Lakeland FL 33813 · 8046055889
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2016040091 | Jul 22, 2016 | Sep 13, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sautéed onions 112F inside the steamer. Onions 142F. The temperature settings was increased to reheat the onions.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debrisubder the ice cream machine
Open dumpster lid.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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/
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior white panel inside the ice machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 2 compartment sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Pans on the shelf above the 2 compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken tenders 122F inside the steam table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Blade on the onion slicer is soiled on the prep table near the 2 compartment sink.
Floor drain soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dishwasher area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Catering boxes in the dry storage area. The boxes was removed from off the floor.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin. Corner of the ice bin at the beverage station.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking on the cook line. Employee put on a hair net.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf near the walk in cooler.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Black jacket on a case of Steak n Shake Crispy Onions. Dry storage/ managers office. The jacket was removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the meat cooler next to the flat grill.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the prep table table next to the 2 compartment sink.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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/ Camryn Wade.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on the shelf above the 2 compartment prep sink.
Food stored on floor. Case of onion rings on the floor in the walk in freezer.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain under back prep sink left to walk in cooler
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
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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. Tested at 10ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By front counter. Manager refilled
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Also observed Accumulation of paper-like debris inside warewashing machine sprayer head.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In walk in cooler
Dishmachine has no data plate/operating specifications.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled walk in cooler gasket. Manager cleaned
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Observed standing water in floor drain under back prep sink left to 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.