STEAK N SHAKE
3714 SW 42 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
12A-28-4High Priority – Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed: the cook line staff hike pants with gloves on, no glove change before going back to finish hamburgers.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: shred cheese in the make table closest to the drive through, 51F. Ice was added above and below, 43F in 9 minutes. **Corrected On-Site**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed lack of back flow device on the non chemical side of the splitter in the mop sink.
Intermediate 3
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the bottom shelf in the 2 door reach-in freezer on the cook line has an accumulation f food debris. ALSO, the tomato slicer pusher head has tomato pieces in between the layers. ALSO, the sweet tea nozzles and coke nozzle both have buildup.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the front line hand wash sink with a cloth in it.
53A-07-6Intermediate – 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: no Certified Food Manager certificate presented during the inspection. **Warning**
Basic 3
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed: in the office, cases of bulk oil on the floor.
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed: a partial milkshake stored in the reach-in cooler with glasses, unmarked.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: a case of single serve on the floor in the office.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 21, 2026 12:42 PM.
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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.