STEAK N SHAKE #354
3394 CAPITAL CIR NE · TALLAHASSEE · Leon County · FL 32308
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
28 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
35A-02-5High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, or food storage area. 6 live, small flying insects on dish shelf. 6 live, small flying insects in dining room. 2 live, small flying insects near dishmachine. 2 live, small flying insects near front grill line. 2 live, small flying insects near back exit. 2 live, small flying insects in dry storage area. This violation must be complied by 5/21/19. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold unit (near grill): Cheese 48°F, 49°F, and Beef 48°F. Cold hold unit near fryers: Pasta 46°F, Tomatoes 58°F, and Grilled Onions 54°F. Cold hold unit near steamer: Tomatoes 61°F, Coleslaw 60°F, Cheese 66°F, and Grilled Onions 66°F. Per operator items held in unit for approximately 5 hours. Observed operator discard items. This violation must be complied by 5/21/19. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
28-26-4High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains: underneath prep table near oil care machine and near dishmachine. Observed operator attempting to unclog drain near dishmachine. Observed standing sewage/wastewater in drain near dishmachine. **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold hold unit (near grill): Cheese 48°F, 49°F, and Beef 48°F. Cold hold unit near fryers: Pasta 46°F, Tomatoes 58°F, and Grilled Onions 54°F. Cold hold unit near steamer: Tomatoes 61°F, Coleslaw 60°F, Cheese 66°F, and Grilled Onions 66°F. Per operator items held in unit for approximately 5 hours. Observed operator discard items. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Intermediate 7
22-22-4Intermediate – Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee fill wet wiping cloth bucket with water. **Warning**
22-28-4Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler/freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue: throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-35-4Intermediate – No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. This violation is being addressed under a previous inspection. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-18-4Intermediate – Soil residue in food storage containers: Shake station. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-60-4Intermediate – Vegetable chopper/dicer/shredder/peeler soiled with old food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Basic 17
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-40-5Basic – Attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease, /food debris: cookline. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
32-07-4Basic – Bathroom facility not clean. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-25-4Basic – Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-75-4Basic – Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-71-4Basic – Floor drains/drain covers heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-21-4Basic – Food debris/grease/soil residue on exterior of microwave. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-70-4Basic – Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-19-4Basic – Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-48-4Basic – Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and dust. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-03-4Basic – Water draining onto floor surface. Observed pipe underneath three compartment sink not long enough to reach floor drain, causing wastewater to drain into floor surface. **Warning**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:32 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.