STEAK 'N SHAKE
3714 S.W. 42 · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32608
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: cooked pasta in the cook line reach-in cooler, 52°. The reach-in cooler was turned off to defrost this morning. Pasta was moved into the walk-in cooler. ALSO, on the left end of the cook line, hot dog, 45°. All time/temperature control for safety items moved uncovered to the walk-in cooler. Hotdog was at 41° on 9 minutes. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: easy off spray cleaner on the prep table at the drive thru window. This was moved to cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed: multiple nozzles at the drive thru soda fountain with build up.
53B-10-4Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed: lack of date on multiple certificates.
Basic 4
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: an employee hat stored on the shelf over the prep area on the drive thru line. The hat was placed in the office. **Corrected On-Site**
36-17-5Basic – Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: multiple loose floor tiles at the fryer station.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed: the wall behind the dish wash machine is soiled. ALSO, the center mixing wand(left mixer) has an accumulation of food debris.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed: a case of single serve lids on the floor by the office. This was moved to a shelf in the shake area. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 22, 2026 12:36 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.