Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

STEAK N SHAKE

5180 NE 24 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34470

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 13, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3392541
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8504910
DBPR license5203134

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority3 Intermediate7 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical12 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#8High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. In walk-in cooler, hot dogs date for 10 days, Manager fixed date marked and dated 02/12/24. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the cook line, milk 47F, cheese 48F manager moved to freezer items pulled out for lunch rush (12:00pm). **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 3

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at the grill station blocked by garbage can, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For one female employee (onsite).

#12Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For one female employee

Basic 7

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside condiments, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic29-18-4

Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. At the mop sink m

#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cleaned stacked container stored near dish machine.

#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. RIF at the shake station (around door). **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ice cream shaker machine soiled, exterior of Cold holding equipment soiled. Also soda base at the dining area soiled. Reach-in coolers and freezers gaskets. Walk-in cooler shelves heavily soiled. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in cooler near drive thru area.

#7Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops inside mop sink.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 12, 2026 4:38 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 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 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.