Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

STEAK N SHAKE

1610 S.W. 13TH STREET · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3672960
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13544999
DBPR license1103084

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#5High Priority03F-02-5

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. Observed : the softened butter on the cook line did not have a time sticker.

Intermediate 4

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : at the shake mixers, the attachment point has dried food debris. ALSO, the drive thru soda nozzles, the dining area soda nozzles and the tea spouts all have build up.

#7Intermediate53A-07-6

Intermediate – No certified food manager for establishment. 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 : there ic no Certified Food Manager at this location. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed : lack of drying devices at the drive thru hand wash sink. ALSO, no drying devices at the office hand wash sink. Napkins were being added. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#9Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : lack of any proof of training. The food safety training has to be an approved provider in the State of Florida. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : a to go plate and drink on top of the oven. ALSO, a covered drink was on the Flavo burst prep table.

#2Basic36-17-5

Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Ons floor tiles in disrepair in front of the Flavo burst machine.

#3Basic10-12-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop/buckets stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed : the ice buckets are store food contact side down on top of the ice maker.

#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed : at the dining area soda machine, the ice activator grey Y is soiled at the top. ALSO, the top of the dish wash machine is soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 14, 2026 8:43 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
2 observation(s)

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