STEAK N SHAKE
1760 US HWY 1 S, Saint Augustine FL 32084 · 904.824.7229
Last inspected Mar 23, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Person in charge is working with Tallahassee offices to renew.
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 23, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
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 at 0ppm. Primed and dish machine at 100ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out; 1 slice cheese 69F. Person in charge discarded 1 slice.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand washing sink blocked by trash can. Person in charge moved trash can.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Door handles under hamburgers are greasy.
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Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Coffee and soy milk in reach in cooler on right side.
Stored food not covered. Oreos next to milk shake machine not covered.
Aug 8, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
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. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed and retested at 100ppm chlorine
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (119F - Hot Holding) left out for less than four hours per person in charge. Person in charge started to reheat on grill.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on cook line coolers and drawers soiled with food debris.
Mar 17, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 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. Observed dishwasher machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Person in charge primed machine and retested at 100ppm chlorine.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter on cook line (69F - Cold Holding) Discussed time control with operator in past. No visible time markings or procedures during inspection. Butter out for three hours per person in charge.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed ecolab spray bottle filled with clear liquid missing label.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding broken and chipped by hand washing stations.
Jul 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Dishmachine quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dishwasher machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge primed machine and retested at 100ppm chlorine.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 6/1/2024. Person in charge is working with Tallahassee offices to renew.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection 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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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda machine near nozzles soiled with mold like substance. Observed walk-in cooler gasket soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Jul 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain nozzles at drive through window soiled with food residue.
Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead lizard inside glue trap in dry storage area. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge removed glue trap from establishment.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents throughout kitchen soiled with dust and black/green mold like substance.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers stored above prep table stacked with visible moisture. Observed black/green mold like substance growing due to moisture. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge placed pans in ware washing.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed splash zone of fountain drink machine at drive through window soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt stored above tilt kettle without label. Person in charge added label.
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.