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STEAK N SHAKE #341

3714 SW 42 ST · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMay 8, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3425418
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8669367
DBPR license1102656

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: at the left end of the cook line: hot dog 50, swiss cheese 48, American 53F. A ice was added below, pans were moved to the walk-in freezer, ice bags are ready to be implemented. **Warning**

Warning
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: blue spray window cleaner stored next to milkshake candy, at the milkshake area. **Warning**

Warning
#6High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed: at the mop sink on the non-chemical side of the splitter, lack of vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 2

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: an accumulation of food debris in the fry freezer on the cook line. ALSO, both tea nozzles have buildup. ALSO, the ice chute at the self serve soda machine has mold like substance on the chute.

#8Intermediate27-16-5

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed: the mid kitchen hand wash sink, after 2 minutes and 2 hand washes, water was at 79F.

Basic 3

#1Basic14-74-7

Basic – Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed: the Ambient air thermometer in the left end cook line reach-in cooler reads 59F. ALSO, hot dogs, slice cheese and slice cheese all above 46F.

#2Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed: the current license was not made available.

#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the exterior outside of the dish wash machine is soiled.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 5, 2026 3:25 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
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.