Brandon, Hillsborough County

STEAK N SHAKE 288

11306 CAUSEWAY BLVD, Brandon, FL 33511

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Jan 8, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 24288362

Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

35A-03-4

Detail 24288363

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach on the floor under front counter. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized the area. Corrected On-Site

Aug 18, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

50-17-3

Detail 23963561

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and operating, preparing food. Operator renewed license during inspection. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23963562

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes stored over bucket of pickles in walk in cooler. Operator moved tomatoes. Corrected On-Site

Dec 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03E-03-5

Detail 23431849

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety, commercially processed food reheating for hot holding not heated to a minimum temperature of 135 degrees Fahrenheit in all parts. Chili hot hood at 118F. Chili reheated to 165F. Corrected On-Site

Aug 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-17-5

Detail 23067304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles and grout damaged or missing throughout establishment Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23067302

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing and damaged grout throughout the establishment, with standing water and food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 23067305

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser and secondary door. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Operator shared that he received approval to repair freezer door Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 23067303

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust spots and chipped paint on shelving in walk in cooler Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-15: Time Extended

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

35A-02-6

Detail 23064602

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly in prep area. Operator eradicated the fly, cleaned and sanitized the area. 23 live flies in mop sink area on walls. 3 live flies on wall by office 2 live flies on wall in employee break area. 3 live flies on wall by dish machine 2 live flies on wall by front counter kiosks Admin Complaint

35A-09-4

Detail 23064595

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 10 live ants on wall and windowsill in dining room next to restrooms Admin Complaint

03F-03-5

Detail 23064603

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 6-hour limit. Butter removed from cooler at 9:30am with time marking of 5:00pm. Discussed with operator that with current method, the butter must be used or discarded after 4 hours. Operator replaced time sticker to reflect 4 hours Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23064597

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup at soda fountain in server area and self serve fountain in dining area, under and around the soda heads Warning

27-16-4

Detail 23064600

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit shut off at employee handwash sink by soda station Manager turned on hot water Corrected On-Site Warning

23-24-4

Detail 23064601

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on handles of equipment at cook line Warning

36-01-4

Detail 23064596

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Buildup of food debris and soda bib caps behind ice machine Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23064605

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tiles and grout damaged or missing throughout establishment Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23064598

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed missing and damaged grout throughout the establishment, with standing water and food debris Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23064604

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer around condenser and secondary door. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23064594

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Buildup of debris inside cheese warmer. Buildup of debris on shelving in walk in cooler Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23064599

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust spots and chipped paint on shelving in walk in cooler Warning

Mar 25, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22744580

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on prep table

36-17-5

Detail 22744579

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Repeat Violation

Feb 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 22674560

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Broken tiles

14-69-4

Detail 22674559

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

Sep 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 22292820

Intermediate - 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. Emailed to operator

14-69-4

Detail 22292818

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 22292817

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers on cookline

02D-01-5

Detail 22292819

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt with no label on prep table Corrected -observed employee label Corrected On-Site

Oct 20, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 21513087

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter stored at 72 degrees F on cookline Observed employee voluntarily discard

03F-02-5

Detail 21513089

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed butter stored at 72 degrees F on cookline Observed employee voluntarily discard

14-69-4

Detail 21513088

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in walk-in freezer Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21513090

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin cooler on cookline

Aug 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

53A-16-4

Detail 21278152

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Inspector emailed food allergy chart to manager

31A-09-4

Detail 21278160

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed garbage can blocking hand sink at drink station

53A-05-6

Detail 21278158

Intermediate - 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/

22-20-5

Detail 21278153

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold build up inside ice machine near walk-in cooler

16-21-4

Detail 21278156

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris on top of dish machine Repeat Violation

50-09-4

Detail 21278155

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-69-4

Detail 21278154

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up inside reachin freezer on cookline Repeat Violation

14-47-4

Detail 21278159

Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed unsealed wood under prep table on near register area

23-03-4

Detail 21278157

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed old food build up inside reachin coolers on cookline

Feb 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

16-21-4

Detail 20890221

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed old food debris on top of dish machine

36-73-4

Detail 20890222

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease build up on cookline floor

14-69-4

Detail 20890224

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reachin freezer along fan

36-27-5

Detail 20890223

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with black mold behind ice machine

Oct 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-03-5

Detail 20576100

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training through Servsafe - From follow-up inspection 2021-10-11: No employees trainings Admin Complaint

Aug 11, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

08A-05-6

Detail 20417721

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pickles Corrected-observed manager place raw shelled eggs on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

53B-03-5

Detail 20417716

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training through Servsafe

14-11-4

Detail 20417720

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed door of reach in cooler next to grill top broken

36-24-5

Detail 20417719

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall at shake making station behind whipped cream machine

14-69-4

Detail 20417717

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up on bottom shelf and on fan in reach in freezer located next to fryers on cookline . Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 20417718

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand sink

25-05-4

Detail 20417723

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed spoons not facing the same direction under the service station under the coffee maker Corrected-observed employee invert spoons . Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20417722

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk salt not labeled on cookline Corrected-observed employee label salt Corrected On-Site