STEAK N SHAKE

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter in cold holding at 56°F. Although the operator is using time as a public health control, no tracking record was available. Form was provided to the operator during the inspection.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black mold like substance on the underside of soda machine dispenser nozzle located at lobby area. And also observed accumulation of black like substance on the underside of the smoothie machine dispenser nozzle located inside kitchen prep area.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper at hand washing sink located across ice cream station. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed No written procedures were available for using time as a public health control for butter. Coached the operator on the required procedures and proper time-tracking methods. Provided form and completed at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed dust on top of dishwasher machine. Operator cleaned with a wiping cloth. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishwasher machine.

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed plastic tape used on plastic attachment on smoothie machine.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled with accumulation of debris inside walk in cooler. Also observed floors with debris along the edges where floor meets the walls inside kitchen area.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at reach in freezer located next to ice cream station.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fans with dust inside walk in cooler. Observed soiled with accumulation of dust under counter-mounted soda machine located at front lobby.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris, grease at the back of dishwasher machine. Also observed wall soiled with accumulation of grease inside walk the back of smoothie machine.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (71F - Cold Holding) at prep area at front counter. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Product was moved to cold holding unit for rapid cooling. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed butter (52F - Cold Holding) at prep area at front counter. As per manager, less than 2 hours. Coached manager on correct cold holding procedure and not to use double panning. Product was removed from double panning for rapid cooling. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed no vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ac ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance at lobby area. Observed dust on the ceiling air vent located directly above the food preparation area in the kitchen next to fryer, grill, and to go window. Also observed, ceiling tiles immediately around ac vents soiled at lobby area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Did not observed all ac ceiling vents soiled with mold like substance at lobby area. Observed dust on the ceiling air vent located directly above the food preparation area in the kitchen next to fryer, grill, and to go window. Also observed, ceiling tiles immediately around ac vents soiled at lobby area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed accumulated food debris next to mop sink entrance, under and behind shake machine, under ware washing area counters and DM, and boiling stock pot area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Did not observed accumulated food debris next to mop sink entrance. Observed accumulated food debris under and behind shake machine, under ware washing area counters and DM, and boiling stock pot area Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at :fan, cooling unit and back door of walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer next to shakes area, reach-in freezer by drive thru window, reach-in freezer next to fryer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup at: cooling fan unit and back door of walk-in freezer, reach-in freezer next to shakes area, reach-in freezer by drive thru window, and reach-in freezer next to fryer. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves with rust inside walk-in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed shelves with rust inside walk-in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed at three compartment sink faucet. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-03: Observed at three compartment sink faucet. Time Extended

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions (87F - Cold Holding) near steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator moved onions to reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (113F - Hot Holding) at steam table, as per operator for less than one hour. Operator took product to be reheated. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed ice bucket stored not inverted near ice machine

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions on floor inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler across from fryers. Operator cleaned reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site

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/ observed 5 employees at the time of the inspection allegations.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor with grease at the cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled. Repeat Violation

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler located next to the milk shake station

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 10/01/2024.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting near Ice machine.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of pickles stored on floor of reach in cooler. Operator removed the pickles from the floor. Corrected On-Site

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed raw hamburgers patties in walk in cooler bearing old label.

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at hand washing sink near entrance to kitchen.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside near walk-in freezer entrance.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach-in freezer at preparation area.