STEAK N SHAKE
3980 WEDGEWOOD LN, The Villages FL 32162 · 386-213-8786
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 26 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to grill. Discussed placing food below the fill line with operator. Operator voluntarily discarded the 5 slices of American cheese. Operator moved Swiss to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding)
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Chlorine sanitizing dish machine 90F on gauge ran thermometer through cycle shows 89F Operator contacted dish machine technician during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on clean dish rack. Operator remove to properly air dry.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Multiple ceiling vents soiled throughout the establishment. Wall soiled behind ice machine and Dishwasher area.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled. Exterior Ice Machine Bottom unit milkshake prep table.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over cheese in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Sprayer hose drain pipe less than 1 inch from floor drain flood level.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler next to grill. Discussed placing food below the fill line with operator. Operator voluntarily discarded the 5 slices of American cheese. Operator moved Swiss to walk in cooler to rapidly chill. Swiss cheese (48F - Cold Holding); American cheese (47F - Cold Holding)
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb. Hose attachment side
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer next to shake machine and freezer next to fryer Walk in freezer
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues. Freezer next to shake machine and freezer next to fryer
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Last changed 6/6/24 on ice machine
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed lettuce and tomatoes stored over washed and prepped produce in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area 74F after running approximately 2 minutes.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary sanitizer in 3 compartment sink over 500ppm. Operator added water 200ppm.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area with eye wash station 73F after running approximately 2 minutes.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
Floor soiled in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food stored on floor. Water softener salt in dry storage
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in cook line area
Food stored on floor. Bag of soda syrup mix stored on floor at soda box rack. Operator moved to shelf.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Walk in cooler fan guards
Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Vertical reach in cooler storing milkshake products
Wall soiled with accumulated grease and food debris behind cooking equipment and ice machine. Floors soiled under storage racks in dry storage.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 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. 0ppm, operator tried to change bucket but lid was too tight to open.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
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.