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 4
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed: the soft serve mix in the left hopper at 49F and has separated.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: the soft serve Left hopper, mix at 49F. The soft serve in this hopper is separated. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03E-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed: reheated chili in an amber cambro, added to the 109F chili on the cook line, now 110F . When reheated again, reheated to 114F. The Manager then placed the cambro pan into the microwave for reheating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: chili on the cook line 109F.
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the Coke Zero diffuser in the dining area Has build up. Observed: the drive thru soda machine ice scoop holster, buried in the ice, is visibly soiled. ALSO, both of the milkshake mixers are soiled at the mixer rod attachment point. **Warning**
53B-09-4Intermediate – Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed: all certificates are paper copies.
Basic 3
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a jacket on the prep surface at the drive thru. The jacket was moved to the office. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the cook line reach-in freezer with soiled gaskets.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed: the hand wash sink by the drive thru drains slowly.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 13, 2026 2:54 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.