STEAK N SHAKE
1450 E FOWLER · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33612
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
50-08-7High Priority – Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-10-4High Priority – Observed: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Opened bag of sugar stored on dry storage rack next to spray chemicals.Operator moved to approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
41-27-4High Priority – Observed: Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 500+ppm) CORRECTED TO Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 200ppm) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice cream Mixer near back ice cream machines soiled. Operator cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4Intermediate – Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink near ice cream machine used to rinse ice cream cup. Handsink near dishwashing area used to store wet rag. Discussed with operator. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
05-08-4Intermediate – Observed: No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
41-17-4Intermediate – Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sprayer under ice cream machine. Multiple spray bottles on dry storage shelf under soda machine in lobby. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
Basic 6
08B-49-4Basic – Observed: Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal drinks stored above raw burger patties, discussed with operator on keeping them below any food to be served. Operator moved to bottom shelf at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-11-5Basic – Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on reach in cooler across from fry station in disrepair. Gasket on reach in cooler across from grill. Hoshizaki brand cooler in disrepair, temperature at 80F **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-69-4Basic – Observed: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer has buildup of ice around door near back door. **Warning** Priority: Basic
23-03-4Basic – Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler across from cash register. Gaskets in reach in cooler near managers desk soiled. Exterior of soda machine near nozzles soiled. Exterior of ice cream machine near nozzles soiled. **Warning** Priority: Basic
22-16-4Basic – Observed: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of Hosizaki brand reach in cooler soiled with buildup of debris on bottom. Operator began cleaning at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** Priority: Basic
36-27-5Basic – Observed: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall across from drive through cash register soiled. **Warning** Priority: Basic
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:38 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.