Lakeland, Polk County

STEAK 'N SHAKE #270

3509 US 98 N, Lakeland, FL 33809

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 Intermediate
Aug 21, 2025
City
Lakeland
County
Polk
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
12

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.

Aug 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31B-05-4

Detail 23975131

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at front counter.

08B-38-4

Detail 23975130

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed 2 boxes of fries on floor in walk in freezer, fries were placed on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Apr 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-41-4

Detail 23681912

High Priority - 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 (Chlorine 0ppm). Warning

36-22-4

Detail 23681911

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed behind steam kettle. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23681910

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris under hand sink at front counter. Warning

Nov 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

31A-11-4

Detail 23344467

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand sink in food preparation area.

36-03-4

Detail 23344468

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed along wall near rear exit door.

08B-38-4

Detail 23344471

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed burger buns, manager placed on higher rack to comply. Corrected On-Site

22-16-4

Detail 23344470

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit on cook line.

42-01-4

Detail 23344469

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Manager hung mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Jun 14, 2024

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

25-05-4

Detail 22928641

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Portion lids on floor in stockroom

Feb 28, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-21-4

Detail 22678823

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed on top area.

22-16-4

Detail 22678824

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed under make station.

Oct 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 22372160

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Observed in upon entrance from walk in cooler door to freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 22372161

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in flip top unit.

Mar 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 21898488

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in freezer on cookline.

23-03-4

Detail 21898487

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris under front counter, also gaskets in reach in freezer on cookline.

Jul 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

31B-02-4

Detail 21223743

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at front counter, employee replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21223740

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed in reach in cooler in ice cream area.

24-08-4

Detail 21223745

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed on containers on cleaned dish storage shelf. Employee separated to properly air dry. Corrected On-Site

35B-01-4

Detail 21223741

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at rear exit door in kitchen.

22-08-4

Detail 21223742

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed in unit next ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 21223744

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on shelves in dish area.

Apr 19, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-08-5

Detail 21022667

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at soft drink station at pick up window, employee removed ice scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21022668

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled floor drain in food pick up area for dining in.

Mar 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-38-5

Detail 20946683

Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.

23-03-4

Detail 20946682

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed debris on hand wash sink faucet handles.

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 20357109

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed on can opener.

16-21-4

Detail 20357110

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

14-69-4

Detail 20357106

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-08-5

Detail 20357107

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed at pick up window, employee removed ice scoop from ice. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 20357105

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed debris in oven next to ice machine.

23-03-4

Detail 20357108

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed dust and debris on side of ice machine. **gaskets with debris observed in reach in freezer next to ice cream station.