STEAK N SHAKE
4297 CATTLEMEN RD, Sarasota FL 34233 · 9413784405
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,760
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018024469 | May 3, 2018 | Jun 6, 2018 | $800 |
| 7--2016045079 | Sep 12, 2016 | Oct 7, 2016 | $800 |
| 7--2016012876 | Mar 4, 2016 | Mar 28, 2016 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef stored over ready to eat bacon in the reach in cooler next to the grill on the cook line. Manager removed the bacon.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under the soda machine in the dining room soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the dishwasher area behid the sprayer hose soiled.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Nozzles on the ice cream machine soiled. Owner cleaned and sanitized the nozzles.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone stored on a shelf next to clean pans in the kitchen. Employee removed the phone.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under the soda machine in the front counter area soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of the oven in the back kitchen area soiled.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Fan cover in the walk in cooler soiled.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on ceiling in walk in cooler and reach in cooler.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed faucets behind counter near soda machines not functioning properly.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed employee rinsing out milk shake metal container.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Bruce and Theresa with expired food handler training.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee cooking at grill without hair restraint.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager..
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair.Observed dish machine not operating. Manager stated waiting on part and should be repaired by 9/25/24. Operation utilizing 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer and walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed water in bottom of 2 door reach in cooler bottom near drive through area.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by the inability to answer basic food safety questions. Cook at fry station unable to answer final cooking temperature of chicken.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed napkins and to go containers on floor in dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair.Observed reachin cooler on cook line not working. Observed hood filter over fryers missing parts and not effective. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in walkin freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Equipment in poor repair.Observed 1 hood filter over fryer missing parts.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup on top of Reachin Freezer, and in Walkin Cooler under compressor and on top of onion ring cases. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
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.