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STEAK 'N SHAKE

3714 S.W. 42 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJuly 30, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3593562
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10873721
DBPR license1102656

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical3 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#1High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : sliced Swiss cheese on the cook line, cold well, 49°. Going to time as a public health control, started at 10, goes until discard at 2:00pm. Hot dogs in the same cold well, 49°, goes to time as a public health control until 2pm, then discard. ALSO, butter on the cook line, hot held at 101°, cold held at 51 and 59°. Hot hot time as a public health control until 2pm. Cold hold until 4pm if tracked and stays below 70°, per the time as a public health control form. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning

Intermediate 2

#2Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the soda nozzles on the drive thru line are soiled. ALSO, the unsweetened tea nozzle at the drive thru has build up. **repeat violation** Then, the unsweetened tea nozzle in the dining area has build up.

Repeat Violation
#3Intermediate53A-01-7

Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed : Avis lacking a copy of her Certified Food Manager card.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 3, 2026 12:45 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.