Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

STEAK N SHAKE

170 SW COMMERCE DR · LAKE CITY · Columbia County · FL 32025

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 18, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3502581
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8890551
DBPR license2200582

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority4 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 1

#8High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at 65F hot holding. Less than 4 hours. Manager placed under TPHC. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 4

#9Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One manager with expired certificate. Current CFM available.

#10Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At back prep, flattened boxes in front of HWS.Boxes removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-10-4

Intermediate – Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Multiple current certificates with missing information.

#12Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's restroom right sink at double sink and handicap stall. 68F

Basic 7

#1Basic16-23-4

Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

#2Basic36-03-4

Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Kitchen area across from milkshake area, and outside restrooms.

#3Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

#4Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shield in mop sink area.

#5Basic33-30-4

Basic – Unnecessary items stored in garbage enclosure. Old equipment.

#6Basic33-31-5

Basic – Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Old equipment located outside near dumpster area.

#7Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 12:29 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.